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My mission to change the narrative of mental health | Glenn Close 13:44

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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah’s Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON’T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY’RE EXCITED ABOUT I’m getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the side.

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Ep. 197: Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:18

منذ 9 أيام50:18

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Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing from June through mid-August. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this summer (lightning-round style). Of Catherine’s six book picks, 3 are about sisters and most are from repeat authors. Sarah’s choices feature 3 debut authors, 2 repeat authors, and 1 new author. And, 5 of Sarah’s six books are European novels. From literary picks to thrillers to romances, they’ve got a range of books for summer. Sarah has already read two of her picks — and they’re on the 2025 Summer Reading Guide (be sure to check out the full list) Plus, their #1 picks for summer. Big Summer Releases Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:12] With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:18] Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:32] The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick (June 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:36] A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:45] The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:57] The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:08] Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:13] A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:17] Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:27] The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:29] Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine (June 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:32] The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen (August 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:36] Summer 2025 Book Preview [4:07] June Sarah’s Pick The Compound by Aisling Rawle (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:19] Catherine’s Picks The Catch by Yrsa Daley-Ward (June 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:40] King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby (June 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:02] I’ll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom (June 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:01] Other Books Mentioned Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) [10:01] FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven (2016) [10:04] The Godfather by Mario Puzo (1969) [20:29] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby (2023) [20:55] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby (2021) [21:00] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby (2020) [21:01] White Houses by Amy Bloom (2018) [27:08] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) [27:52] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (2019) [27:57] The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (2024) [28:28] July Sarah’s Picks Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:36] Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:44] The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:48] Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke (July 15*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:38] ( Updated release date following the recording of this episode. ) August Lane by Regina Black (July 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:44] Catherine’s Picks The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang (July 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon (July 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:32] Other Books Mentioned Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (2023) [18:12] Writers and Lovers by Lily King (2020) [18:17] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (2023) [25:06] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler (2023) [25:09] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates (2013) [28:57] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer (2013) [31:13] The Secret History by Donna Tartt (1992) [31:15] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) [31:16] Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865) [] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) [32:37] Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang (2021) [35:16] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (2023) [35:40] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (2023) [35:42] The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2022) [35:45] Girl A by Abigail Dean (2021) [38:21] The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) [38:24] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (2022) [38:28] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon (2023) [40:16] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (2023) [41:58] Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner (2024) [43:30] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (2021) [43:41] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton (2021) [43:46] Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [45:01] August Catherine’s Pick The Frequency of Living Things by Nick Fuller Googins (August 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:15] Other Books Mentioned She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb (1992) [48:08] Other Links Sarah’s Bookshelves | The Possibility of a Black Chalk Sequel: Guest Post by Christopher J. Yates…

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Ep. 196: Spring 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:07

منذ 16 يومًا49:07

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In Episode 196, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2025 Book Preview , now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Our Printable Cheatsheet for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide is available to anyone who signs up for either a 7-Day FREE TRIAL of our Patreon Community (sign up here ) OR a 30-day FREE TRIAL of our paid Substack Community (sign up here ). We offer the same bonus content on both platforms for just $7 per month. Sign-ups for our Free Trials (and access to the Summer Reading Guide Cheatsheet) will close on Friday, May 23. Get the Cheatsheet from Patreon Get the Cheatsheet from Substack Highlights Catherine is rocking a 100% success rate for spring! Sarah had another barbell season with two 5-star books and 3 DNFs with a 50% success rate. Catherine has a mix of darker and lighter books from spring, leaning into what is currently working. Now that Sarah doesn’t have to balance reading for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide and the Spring Preview , Sarah hopes her summer reading will fare better. They name the best and worst books picks for spring! Books We Read Before the Preview [3:37] April Sarah’s Picks The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:04] Spring 2025 Circle Back [5:27] April Sarah’s Picks The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:38] I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:40] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:14] Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:27] Catherine’s Picks Cat’s People by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:32] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:12] Other Books Mentioned The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (2022) [8:48] Talk to Me by John Kenney (2019) [15:58] About a Boy by Nick Hornby (1998) [17:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin (2023) [24:24] May Sarah’s Picks Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:57] Catherine’s Pick Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin (May 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:16] The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:35] Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:23] Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:02] Other Books Mentioned The Angel Maker by Alex North (2023) [26:44] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) [41:02] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [41:08] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) [41:13] Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (2021) [41:19] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020) [41:23]…

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Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:08:25

منذ 23 يومًا1:08:25

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In Ep. 195, Susie ( @NovelVisits ) and Sarah are back to share their favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guide and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2025 Summer Reading Guide . Plus, they begin by sharing how their summer reading habits have evolved over the years. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Once again, we are happy to offer a Printable Cheatsheet for this year’s Guide: Get the Cheatsheet from Patreon Get the Cheatsheet from Substack Summer Reading [7:42] The Evolution of Our Summer Reading Journeys [8:41] Books Mentioned by Susie London by Edward Rutherfurd (1997) [15:09] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005) [16:09] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) [16:12] Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005) [16:15] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (2009) [16:31] The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown (2013) [16:32] 11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [16:34] Books Mentioned by Sarah Jaws by Peter Benchley (1974) [17:57] The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (1943) [21:02] Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand (1957) [21:03] Fall of Giants by Ken Follett (2010) [21:06] Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guide [24:23] Sarah JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:27] Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08] Hunted by Abir Mukherjee (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:51] Susie The Most by Jessica Anthony (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:10] The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:52] Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:01] Other Books Mentioned The Measure by Nikki Erlick (2022) [30:13] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category [40:37] Something Light / Fun Sarah: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:23] Susie: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36] Other Books Mentioned Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [41:35] Something Fast-Paced / Intense Sarah: Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:27] Slow-Burn Suspense Susie: The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:40] Something With a Bit More Substance Sarah: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:54] Susie: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:46] Other Books Mentioned Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) [1:00:00] Something Different Sarah: Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:33] Susie: Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:47] Other Books Mentioned Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld (2005) [1:02:59] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [1:06:24]…

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Ep. 194: Bookish Time Capsule (2017) with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 52:15

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In Ep. 194, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and Sarah head back to the year 2017 in the book world with this second annual special retrospective episode! They share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. They also talk about how their own 2017 reading shook out, including their favorite 2017 releases. Plus, a quick run-down of listener-submitted favorites! This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news that was going on outside the book world. The book stories and trends that dominated 2017. How similar 2017 and 2025 are. The 2017 books that have had staying power.⁠ Was this as dismal a year in books as Sarah remembers? Sarah’s and Catherine’s personal 2017 reading stats.⁠ Listener-submitted favorites from 2017.⁠ Bookish Time Capsule (2017) [2:12] The World Beyond Books No books mentioned in this segment. The Book Industry Wonder by R. J. Palacio (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:59] Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:40] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:44] Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:08] My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:18] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:03] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:13] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:23] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:46] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:48] The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:50] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:57] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:04] Bookish Headlines and Trends Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:41] A Promised Land by Barack Obama (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:43] The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (2006) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:48] My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:04] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:31] Big Books and Award Winners of 2017 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:06] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:21] Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:27] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:48] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:09] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:39] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:23] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:40] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:31] Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:09] Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:51] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:41] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:32] Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:38] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:09] The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:52] What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:21] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:45] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:04] The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth, 3) by N. K. Jemisin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:30] Our Top Books of 2017 The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:46] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:20] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:22] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:02] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolitio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:23] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:36] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:38] Trophy Son by Douglas Brunt (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] White Fur by Jardine Libaire (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:05] Final Girls by Riley Sager (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:38] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:44] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:46] Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:49] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:10] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (1995) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:15] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:19] The Heirs by Susan Rieger (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:34] The Takedown by Corrie Wang (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:53] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:09] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:17] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:28] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33] Listeners’ Top Books of 2017 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:51] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:03] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:07] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:13] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:15] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:18] The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:24] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:25] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:27]…

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Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations 55:23

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In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, Broken Country — a breakout hit and a Reese’s Book Club pick . A genre mash-up that is part love story and part murder trial, Clare talks about marketing Broken Country, how this came to be her first U.S. release, and the ways the novel evolved over time. Plus, Clare shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country , Days You Were Mine ( previously published as Mine), and Pictures of Him ( previously published as Him). Clare gives a brief, spoiler-free overview of Broken Country. Clare’s inspiration for Broken Country. How the themes of love, guilt, and connection play roles in the novel. The ways Broken Country developed and changed over the course of her writing process. How Clare decided that this was no longer a contemporary novel and needed to be set in the 1950s and 1960s. The aspect of the book of which she’s most proud. How Broken Country came to be her first book released in the U.S. What the marketing looked like for Broken Country compared to her first two novels. Anything Clare would change about Broken Country down the line should she have the opportunity (since she was able to change the ending of her second book for the U.S. release). A bit about what Clare has planned for her next book. Clare’s Book Recommendations [35:30] Two OLD Books She Loves Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:43] All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (1992) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:26] Other Books Mentioned: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985) [38:42] Two NEW Books She Loves Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell (February 18, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:12] Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (July 30, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:33] Other Books Mentioned: The Wedding People by Alison Espach (July 30, 2024) [43:48] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) [44:04] One Book She DIDN’T Love Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:22] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller ( July 1, 2025 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:40] Last 5-Star Book Clare Read Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:19] Books From the Discussion Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001) [14:38] The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley (1953) [14:42] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) [16:22] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2018) [54:02] About Clare Leslie Hall Instagram | X Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She’s the author of Broken Country , Pictures of Him , and Days You Were Mine .…

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Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:47

منذ 9 weeks49:47

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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement Sarah’s Bookshelves has joined Substack! Please note, we’re not MOVING to Substack, we’re simply adding Substack to the places we already put out content. On our FREE Substack feed, Sarah’s Bookshelves is offering all the content you already find on the blog, my Instagram account, public podcast, On our PAID feed, we’re offering all the content we also offer on Patreon. If you’re interested in becoming a paying subscriber on Substack, visit sarahsbookshelveslive.substack.com for all the details and a full list of benefits. If you’re already on Substack, please consider following the FREE feed and sharing with your reader friends to help support the show. One of the many benefits to joining as a paying member of either our Patreon or Substack Communities is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons here and all Substack paid subscribers here ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this spring (lightning round style). With a theme this season of “change,” Catherine focuses on lighter fiction and thrillers. Sarah’s choices are evenly split between debut authors, new to her authors, and repeat authors. Food novels, rom-coms, thrillers (two with a mistaken identity element), and lighter reading are the picks for spring! Sarah has already read one of her picks — and one of Catherine’s! And, Catherine has already started reading one of hers. Plus, their #1 picks for the spring. Big Spring Releases [5:15] The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:43] The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:47] Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:03] Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:18] The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:26] Audition by Katy Kitamura (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:29] My Documents by Kevin Ngyuen (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:44] Backlist Titles Mentioned The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (2022) [5:51] Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (2023) [5:53] Spring 2025 Book Preview [6:51] April Sarah’s Picks The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:40] I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:49] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:28] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:42] Catherine’s Picks Cat’s People by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:46] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:23] Other Books Mentioned The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (2022) [9:44] Talk to Me by John Kenney (2019) [14:53] About a Boy by Nick Hornby (1998) [16:48] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [18:30] The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (2024) [18:32] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige (2020) [22:47] The Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (2024) [24:45] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (2019) [26:18] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:20] We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (2021) [26:22] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (2019) [26:25] Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi (2025) [30:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [33:47] The Guncle by Steven Rowley (2021) [38:04] May Sarah’s Picks Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Catherine’s Pick Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin (May 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:48] The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:29] Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:56] Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36] Other Books Mentioned The People We Keep by Allison Larkin (2021) [28:23] The Angel Maker by Alex North (2023) [31:39] Lost and Found in Paris by Lian Dolan (2022) [41:25] Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (2000) [43:42] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio (2024) [43:54] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) [44:36] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [44:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) [44:42] Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (2021) [44:45] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020) [44:53] Storybook Ending by Poppy Alexander (2024) [47:32]…

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Ep. 191: Winter 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GIlmoreGuide) 56:43

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In Episode 191, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Winter 2025 Book Preview . They share their reading stats, chat about what they liked, and what didn’t work out. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights For the first time ever, Sarah’s Preview selections resulted in a 100% success rate! Catherine’s reading was also successful at 75%, with 2 DNFs. A total of three 5-star books from the Winter Preview! Sarah successfully revived her reading from that “sameness” she felt in December. Catherine’s reading seems to revolve around “right time” and “wrong time” books even more than usual. They name the best and worst books from their winter picks. Books Read Before the Preview [1:46] January Sarah’s Picks The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:18] Penitence by Kristin Koval (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:05] Other Books Mentioned Defending Jacob by William Landay [5:12] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [5:13] Winter 2025 Circle Back [7:42] January Sarah’s Pick Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:44] Catherine’s Picks All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (Jan 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:46] Those Fatal Flowers by Shannon Ives (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:14] Call Her Freedom by Tara Dorabji (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:59] Too Soon by Betty Shamieh (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:53] Other Books Mentioned Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:46] February Sarah’s Picks Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi (Feb 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:29] Crush by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:40] The Strange Case by Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:59] The Grand Scheme of Things by Warona Jay (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:10] Catherine’s Pick This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (Feb 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:44] Other Books Mentioned Persuasion by Jane Austen [22:35] Why We Can’t Sleep by Ada Calhoun [32:09] Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give by Ada Calhoun [32:11] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [43:56] Victim by Andrew Boryga [44:04] By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult [45:54] March Sarah’s Pick Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Catherine’s Picks The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:21] Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Mar 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56] Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh (Mar 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:25] Other Books Mentioned Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [49:07] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [50:37] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [50:40]…

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Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations 1:07:34

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In Episode 190, author Georgia Hunter returns to the podcast to chat with Sarah about her sophomore novel, One Good Thing , and go behind-the-scenes of her experience adapting her first novel, We Were the Lucky Ones , for Hulu. Georgia talks about her role as executive producer, the difference in writing a novel that wasn’t based on family history, and how the screenwriting process influenced her own writing. Plus, Georgia shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Georgia Hunter: We Were the Lucky Ones (2017) and One Good Thing (2025) A spoiler-free overview of One Good Thing . Georgia’s inspiration for the characters, their story, and choosing Italy as the setting. The very different process for writing and editing her second book. How the steps for adapting We Were the Lucky Ones began and how long it took. Georgia’s role in the writer’s room for the screen adaptation and as a resource for the actors and writers. How the six writers handled their episodes and wove together the different perspectives for a cohesive series. If Georgia would ever consider writing for a tv series. How screenwriting impacted Georgia writing her second novel. What her day on set looked like as executive producer. How Georgia handled filming on location and the timeframe from start to finish. Talk about an adaptation for One Good Thing — and is it better suited for a feature-length film or another tv miniseries? Georgia’s Book Recommendations [51:05] Two OLD Books She Loves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:39] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:38] Other Books Mentioned The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998) [54:00] David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1850) [54:17] Two NEW Books She Loves All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:29] The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:49] Other Books Mentioned We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (2021) [56:41] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Names by Florence Knapp ( May 6, 2025 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:55] Last 5-Star Book Georgia Read Horse by Geraldine Brooks (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:52] About Georgia Hunter Website | Instagram | Facebook When Georgia Hunter was fifteen years old, she discovered that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. Years later, she embarked on a journey of intensive research, determined to unearth and record her family’s remarkable story. The result is the New York Times best seller, We Were the Lucky Ones , which has been published in over 20 languages and adapted for television by Hulu as a highly acclaimed limited series. One Good Thing is Georgia’s second novel. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two sons.…

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Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations 52:59

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In Episode 189, author Karen Thompson Walker talks with Sarah about her career to date and her newest novel, The Strange Case of Jane O. Karen discusses her writing journey, including each book’s inspiration and research process. She also touches on the challenges of promoting her latest book without giving away too much and her current work in progress. Plus, Karen shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Karen Thompson Walker: The Age of Miracles (2012), The Dreamers (2019), and The Strange Case of Jane O. (2025) Karen talks about going from working as an editor to a being published author The genre Karen feels her books best fit in The real-life inspiration for The Age of Miracles A peek into her research process and which book required the most work Karen’s thoughts on writing about an epidemic (in The Dreamers ) just before the real-life COVID-19 pandemic A brief spoiler-free overview of The Strange Case of Jane O. and the inspiration behind it Some of Oliver Sacks’ interesting case histories that inspired Karen The difficulty in trying to promote and talk about a book like The Strange Case of Jane O. without giving too much away How Karen sees the relationship between her three published books A bit about Karen’s current work in progress Karen’s Book Recommendations [36:20] Two OLD Books She Loves The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (1993) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:22] The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:26] Other Books Mentioned: The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka (2023) [40:51] Two NEW Books She Loves The Antidote by Karen Russell ( March 11, 2025 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:20] The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:39] One Book She DIDN’T Love My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:39] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Audition by Katie Kitamura ( April 8, 2025 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:22] Other Books Mentioned: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden (2024) [49:20] A Separation by Katie Kitamura (2017) [49:35] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (2021) [49:39] Last 5-Star Book Karen Read Trust by Hernan Diaz (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:14] Books From the Discussion Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan (2012) [22:54] Awakenings by Oliver Sacks (1973) [24:16]…

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Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) 55:49

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In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new “Best of…” series with Sarah’s Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chrissie brings you her all-time top ten favorite fantasy novels. Also, as a long-time reader and evangelizer of the genre, Chrissie talks about how she started reading fantasy, the wide scope of the genre, and ways those new to fantasy might jump in! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Chrissie got started reading fantasy. What draws her to the fantasy genre. From sci-fi fantasy to epic, high fantasy, Chrissie talks about the wide scope of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn’t work for her. Chrissie’s All-Time Top Ten Fantasy Books [16:36] The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:44] A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:11] The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:24] The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:10] A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:36] Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:35] Griffin & Sabine by Nick Bantock (1991) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:15] Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (2001) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:40] High-Profile Fantasy Books That Did Not She Didn’t Love [48:39] A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:52] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:55] Other Books Mentioned Fourth Wing (2023) [25:07] Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (2012) [25:43] Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews (1979) [26:36] Heaven by V. C. Andrews (1985) [26:46] The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (June 2025) [31:27] A Game of Thrones (1996) by George R. R. Martin ( [33:04] ) The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (2011) [33:09] The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss (TBD) [33:15] A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (1982) [37:16] Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (2020) [39:46] Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (2005) [50:03] The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness (2024) [50:28] Books from Our Discussion Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997) [4:23] Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White (1952) [6:23] Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien (1971) [6:26] The Dream Book by Meg Wolitzer (1987) [6:37] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [11:15] 11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [12:10] The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (1950) [12:30] The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [14:29] The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937) [14:30] The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (1979) [15:36]…

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Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack 50:29

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In Ep. 187, Kathleen Schmidt, author of the popular Substack newsletter, Publishing Confidential , joins Sarah to dissect and discuss the State of the Publishing Industry in 2024. Between a high-level look back, talk about the top sales and book trends, to what Kathleen sees on the horizon for 2025 in the book world, this episode is packed with info. Also, Kathleen shares her favorite books of 2024! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights 2024 bookish news and publishing trends overview. Kathleen grades last year’s crop of books with an overall B+. How the middle-aged woman / menopause stories might shake out to be the next buzzy books. The ways the full book market is oversaturated. The impact TikTok still has on the book world. Kathleen breaks down the side-eye publishing attracts from other industries with its oddball business model. Taylor Swift remains a hot topic in publishing with The Eras Tour Book. Did Spotify’s entrance into audiobooks make a noticeable impact? The secret struggle of memoirs. Anticipating 2025’s potential bookish trends. State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 High-Level Overview [2:02] All Fours by Miranda July (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:12] Sandwich by Catherine Newman (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:27] The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:58] 2024 Book Sales and Trends [9:35] Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:11] Splinters by Leslie Jamison (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] Liars by Sarah Manguso (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:16] Crush by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:41] Big Book Stories of 2024 [34:18] The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book (Target Exclusive)(2024) [38:21] 2025 Publishing Predictions [42:48] Kathleen’s 3 Favorites Books of 2024 [46:41] Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:01] Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Foster by Claire Keegan (2010) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:54] Other Links Publishing Confidential • Substack | What Book Publishing Needs to Consider in 2025…

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Ep. 186: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2024 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 52:53

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In Episode 186, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and Sarah share the best backlist books they read in 2024. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is now an annual tradition at Sarah’s Bookshelves Live — a team and listener favorite! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement 2024’s Best of the Backlist Guide is available now! 25 of the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patrons share the best backlist book they read last year in a beautiful PDF guide. To get the guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a 3 bonus podcast episodes per month and my Rock Your Reading Tracker and our all-new Lite Reading Tracker. Highlights Sarah and Catherine share their full stats for backlist reading in 2024. Backlist reading quantity was down a bit again last year for Sarah, but backlist reading quality increased. Catherine had a slight decrease in the number of backlist books she read, but backlist reading remained incredibly successful for her. Sarah’s backlist reading included several atypical choices for her, maybe shaping how she approaches 2025. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2024 [6:27] Catherine Ghosts by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:33] Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:19] Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:38] Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots by Jessica Soffer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:10] Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:11] Sarah The Hop by Diana Clarke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:38] The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:26] Water by John Boyne | Amazon [20:57] Starter Villain by John Scalzi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:32] Empire Falls by Richard Russo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:33] Other Books Mentioned Good Material by Dolly Alderton [8:54] The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore [14:37] The Holdout by Graham Moore [16:58] Earth by John Boyne [21:09] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [22:18] Fire by John Boyne [22:57] This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (coming Feb 4) [26:57] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson [32:42] Case Histories by Kate Atkinson [32:54] Underrated Backlist Gems [38:56] Catherine The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:00] The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36] Sarah Home Stretch by Graham Norton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:50] The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Other Books Mentioned The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead [41:33] Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro [43:51] Frankie by Graham Norton [45:12]…

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Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:27

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Welcome to the Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining the Patreon Community is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this winter (lightning round style). Catherine’s theme this season is “balance,” with 4 debuts and 4 repeat authors. Sarah’s choices seem to fall into some micro genres she loves, featuring 5 debuts. Again, Sarah brings in a few shorter books under 300 pages. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks! Plus, their #1 picks for the winter. Big Winter Releases [1:51] Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:28] Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:37] Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:44] One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:51] We Do Not Part by Han Kang (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:14] Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:22] We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes (Feb 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:32] The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue (Mar 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:38] The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison (Jan 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:42] Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Feb 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:00] The Antidote by Karen Russell (Mar 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:03] The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright (Mar 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:10] Back After This by Linda Holmes (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:20] Backlist Titles Mentioned Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [2:32] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [3:03] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [3:27] Room by Emma Donoghue [3:41] Swamplandia by Karen Russell [4:05] Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell [4:07] Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes [4:25] Winter 2025 Book Preview [4:32] January Sarah’s Picks The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:06] Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:34] Catherine’s Picks All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (Jan 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:20] Those Fatal Flowers by Shannon Ives (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:22] Call Her Freedom by Tara Dorabji (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:19] Too Soon by Betty Shamieh (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:19] Other Books Mentioned Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë [9:22] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [14:38] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [17:46] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [17:50] Babel by R. F. Kuang [17:51] February Sarah’s Picks Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi (Feb 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:16] Penitence by Kristin Koval (Feb 18 – moved to 1/28 after recording ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="25:56"] Crush by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] The Strange Case by Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:25] The Grand Scheme of Things by Warona Jay (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:04] Catherine’s Pick This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (Feb 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:34] Other Books Mentioned Persuasion by Jane Austen [23:21] Defending Jacob by William Landay [27:49] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [27:51] Why We Can’t Sleep by Ada Calhoun [32:02] Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give by Ada Calhoun [32:05] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman [33:14] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker [36:55] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker [37:00] By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult [42:04] March Sarah’s Pick Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:35] Catherine’s Picks The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:35] Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Mar 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:56] Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh (Mar 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:58] Other Books Mentioned The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami [38:45] Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [45:08] The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley [47:42] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [48:15] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [50:49] Kill For Me, Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh [52:56] Other Links Instagram | Harper Voyager: Deluxe Limited Edition for Death of an Author by Nnedi Okorafor…

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Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:13:43

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In Episode 184, Susie ( @NovelVisits ) and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and our full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we’re sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here ! Instructions for how to give an SBL Patreon membership as a gift. Highlights Podcast reflections from 2024 — including top episodes based on download stats. A brief overview of Susie’s and Sarah’s 2024 year in reading. Our favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community’s picks. 2024 Genre Awards [16:45] Sarah Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:52] Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:21] Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:12] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:42] The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:26] JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:25] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42] How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:11] Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:46] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:26] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:40] Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:24] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:08:47] Susie Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:05] Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42] What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:43] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:41] The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16] One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47] Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:54] The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:18] Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:14] Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:44] Liars by Sarah Manguso | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:18] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09] Patrons James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:55] Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:43] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:16] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:35] The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:10] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:33] Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:59] Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:28] The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56;10] You Like It Darker by Stephen King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:39] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:58] Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:54] Piglet by Lottie Hazzell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:22] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:06:16] Other Books Mentioned Mercury by Amy Jo Burns [20:10] Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout [20:13] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [20:27] The Wedding People by Alison Espach [20:37] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman [22:17] Bad Blood by John Carreyrou [24:27] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey [24:40] Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford [28:10] A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey [28:23] Good Material by Dolly Alderton [28:27] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [28:57] Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra [31:55] The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean [32:00] Worst Case Scenario by T. J. Newman [32:05] Falling by T. J. Newman [32:20] Drowning by T. J. Newman [32:21] The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali [36:03] Spare by Prince Harry [37:20] The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt [40:00] Challenger by Adam Higginbotham [40:28] The Wives by Simone Gorrindo [44:46] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, Ph.D. [45:09] Consent by Jill Ciment [45:15] The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop [45:21] Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley [45:31] One Way Back by Christine Blasey Ford [45:34] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner [45:43] There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib [45:48] People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry [47:10] Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [48:51] The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center [48:59] Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood [49:02] Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [49:34] Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell [49:44] The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard [53:47] The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown [56:12] Bride by Ali Hazelwood [56:27] Diavola by Jennifer Thorne [57:06] We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer [57:11] Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller [59:17] Colored Television by Danzy Senna [59:22] I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue [59:27] We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay by Gary Janneti [59:35] There There by Tommy Orange [1:00:27] Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez [1:01:40] When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson [1:01:59] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar [1:03:35] Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen [1:03:56] How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica [1:04:11] The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden [1:04:21] Bear by Julia Phillips [1:06:18] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley [1:06:25] The Fury by Alex Michaelides [1:06:51] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [1:08:10] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [1:10:27] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [1:10:28] Top Podcast Episodes [4:40] Ep. 158: Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 159: Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) Ep. 167: Circling Back to 2018 in Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)…

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Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial 46:51

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In this Bonus Podcast Episode, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, returns to the show to take listeners behind the scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024, as chosen by the Amazon Editors ! A fascinating glimpse into how the 2024 list was curated, how the rankings were determined, and what criteria guided the selections. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights The impact Amazon’s #1 book of 2024 had on the editorial team The role of capturing “the present moment” in selecting the best books of the year How Amazon Editorial chose the top 5 books of 2024 Whether the mid-year top book or other outlets’ year-end lists influenced Amazon’s decisions Behind the scenes: 2024’s “reading week” retreat and “war room” discussions The importance of selecting books that appeal across genres and to a broad swath of readers The group dynamic of ranking each book on the list Al highlights some lesser-known titles from the list How 2024 stacks up for Al and Amazon’s editorial team Books From Our Discussion The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:03] The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:25] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:27] Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:28] The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37] James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:43] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:51] The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:54] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:18] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:09] The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:26] We Solve Murders by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:30] The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:34] The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:06] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:23] The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:27] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:35] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:47] Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:21] When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:23] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:15] There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:51] John Lewis by David Greenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:44] I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:00] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:14] The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Other Links Amazon | Amazon Editors’ Personal Favorite Books of 2024 About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.…

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Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:05:25

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In Ep. 183, we’re starting the wrap-up of 2024 with the first of our two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie ( @NovelVisits ). In this episode, we’re sharing our top books of the year across over 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype , Best Pairing , an “ Eat My Words ” book, Most Memorable Cast of Characters , and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype Most Memorable Cast of Characters Best Book Read Because of FOMO Darkest Book of the Year Best Underrated Gem Most Unpopular Opinion Most Surprising DNF Favorite Coming-of-Age Book Best Pairing “Eat My Words” Book Best and Worst Titles Best and Worst Covers 2024 Superlatives [3:42] Susie The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:19] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:11] How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:42] Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:44] Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:36] Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08] Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:52] Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:23] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:25] Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56] Hera by Jennifer Saint | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:23] Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:31] Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:49] Sarah Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:17] River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:17] James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:04] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:45] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:22] Earth by John Boyne | Amazon [26:23] The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:13] Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:54] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:23] Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:51] Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33] Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:51] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:14] All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:16] Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:45] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [14:22] Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [16:10] Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [16:17] The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen [16:27] Forgotten on Sunday by Valérie Perrin [18:16] Three by Valérie Perrin [18:18] Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin [18:18] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [20:23] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah [20:30] The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah [20:33] (“The Dustbowl one”) The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [26:32] Water by John Boyne [26:53] Fire by John Boyne [27:37] Air by John Boyne (2025) [27:37] Perris, California by Rachel Stark [37:34] Normal People by Sally Rooney [38:31] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney [38:32] Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney [38:44] Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly [1:00:32] Tell Me Everything by Erika Krauss [1:00:37] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [1:00:54] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations 1:06:20

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In Episode 182, author Chelsea Bieker discusss her new novel, Madwoman , with Sarah. Chelsea shares how her own childhood inspired the fictional characters in her book and what parts of the book differ from her own experience. They talk about the trajectory of this intense and personal novel that began as a “funny little book about motherhood” and morphed into a story about trauma and abuse. Plus, Chelsea shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Chelsea Bieker: Madwoman (2024), Heartbroke (2022), and Godshot (2020) A spoiler-free overview of Madwoman . How this story transformed from a “funny little book about motherhood” to an intense story about trauma and abuse. The ways Chelsea’s childhood experiences and memories shaped her story of Clove. The parts of Madwoman that were pulled directly from her own life and those that weren’t. Exploring the publisher’s statement that Madwoman would be Chelsea’s breakout. Conversations with her mom and dad about the book’s story. The relationship between Madwoman , Godshot , and Chelsea’s current work in progress. Chelsea’s Book Recommendations [46:01] Two OLD Books She Loves Animal by Lisa Taddeo (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:23] Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:04] Two NEW Books She Loves We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:09] Solider Sailor by Claire Kilroy (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:09] One Book She DIDN’T Love It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Motherload by Sarah Hoover (Jan 14, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [01:01:49] Last 5-Star Book Chelsea Read How to Love Your Daughter by Hila Blum (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [01:03:42] Other Books Mentioned: I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin (2023) [01:04:04] About Chelsea Bieker Website | Instagram | X | Facebook | Substack Chelsea Bieker is the author of three books, most recently the nationally bestselling novel, Madwoman , a Book of the Month club pick the New York Times calls “brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence.” Her first novel, Godshot , was long-listed for The Center For Fiction’s First Novel Prize and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, Heartbroke , won the California Book Award and was a New York Times “Best California Book of 2022.” Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review , Marie Claire UK , People , The Cut , Wall Street Journal , No Tokens , and others. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award, as well as residencies from MacDowell and Tin House. Raised in Hawai’i and California, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.…

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Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:20

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In Episode 181, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Fall 2024 Book Preview , now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. Check out the episode for their full reviews on all their fall picks and get recommendations for your next book! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine describes her fall reading “trick or treat” — mostly treats (her first 5-star preview book since February), but a few tricks (two DNFs). Sarah had a higher DNF count than usual, but still had a high(ish) success rate for this season. Since this is the last Circle Back of 2024, they look at their stats for the entire year of Previews. They name the best and worst books picks for fall! Books We Read Before the Preview [3:30] Sarah’s Picks Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:58] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:32] Other Books Mentioned The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [5:35] Fall 2024 Circle Back [7:28] Mid-August Catherine’s Picks There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:36] September Sarah’s Picks Guide Me Home by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:23] The Siege by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:41] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:36] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:51] Adam and Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:35] Catherine’s Picks Dear Dickhead by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:54] Bringer of Dust by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:07] Other Books Mentioned Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke [10:44] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke [10:48] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [15:46] Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro [20:12] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [24:29] Sandwich by Catherine Newman [25:03] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [30:09] Banyan Moon by Thao Tai [37:01] The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza [37:32] The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl [37:48] October Sarah’s Picks Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36] Catherine’s Picks A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24] Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:47] Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:21] Other Books Mentioned The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni [33:07] The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner [46:14] November Catherine’s Pick The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:23] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA. Next Episode In two weeks (November 13), Sarah will be back with Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman .…

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Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 56:54

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In Episode 180, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and Sarah return with the 4th annual Debuts Special! They’re sharing their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2024. Plus, their reading stats for debuts this year and the best sophomore novels of 2024. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How debuts from 2024 compare to those from previous years. A full breakdown of Sarah’s and Susie’s 2024 debut-related stats. Featured debuts, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) [7:13] Sarah Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:33] Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:50] Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:50] How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] Susie Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:18] How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:32] Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:58] Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] Other Books Mentioned Victim by Andrew Boryga [7:54] Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen [8:04] River East, River West by Aub Rey Lescure [8:15] The Wives by Simone Gorrindo [8:23] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [8:43] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen [14:59] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [21:25] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole [21:29] People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry [29:38] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld [31:26] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [34:55] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring [34:58] Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 [36:02] Sarah The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:09] Welcome to the O.C. by Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:20] Susie There There by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:33] Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:13] Other Books Mentioned Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange [39:06] Girl at War by Sara Nović [45:18] The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway [45:20] Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 [45:33] Sarah Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:39] A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Susie Bear by Julia Phillips | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:07] Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:40] Other Books Mentioned Sandwich by Catherine Newman [47:52] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring [52:54] Additional Books Mentioned I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid [6:08] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode In two weeks (October 30), Catherine and I will be back with our Fall 2024 Circle Back episode.…

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Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations 1:13:53

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In Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books , an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 2024. Gayle candidly shares her journey from her initial idea to being on the verge of opening the store. This behind-the-scenes episode offers a deep dive into everything from training and book buying to raising capital (including crowdsourcing) and much more! Plus, Gayle wraps up the episode with some great book recommendations (and how many copies of each she’s ordering for the store). This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Gayle’s nearly 20-year journey in the book world. How the first spark for this idea came from listening to a podcast. Some of the fears and challenges Gayle is currently facing. Bookstore bootcamp and the other ways Gayle prepared to become a bookstore owner. All about raising capital: fundraising, crowdsourcing, small business loans, and the perks of working with a partner. How Gayle balances her personal reading tastes with the community’s expectations. The process of buying books and building the store’s collection. Breaking down book margins and why publishers tend to stay quiet about them. How Wonderland Books plans to stand out from other local bookstores. How this whole process has affected Gayle’s reading this year. Did Sarah just discover a new micro-genre? Plus, an impromptu request adds a fun twist to the book recommendations segment! Gayle’s Book Recommendations [53:04] Two OLD Books She Loves The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:15] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:55] Other Books Mentioned Normal People by Sally Rooney [57:55] Two NEW Books She Loves The Caretaker by Ron Rash | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:39] Green Dot by Madeleine Gray | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:15] Other Books Mentioned The Risen by Ron Rash [59:03] Serena by Ron Rash [59:07] One Book She DIDN’T Love Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:09] Other Books Mentioned The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [1:04:33] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [1:04:35] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler (February 4, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:08:29] Other Books Mentioned: Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler [1:08:40] Beneath the Bonfire by Nickolas Butler [1:09:12] Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (February 25, 2025) [1:09:25] You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld [1:09:36] Leaving by Roxana Robinson [1:10:12] Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf [1:10:49] Last 5-Star Book Gayle Read The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:11:42] Other Links The Bookshop Podcast with Mandy Jackson-Beverly The Bookstore Training Group About Gayle Weiswasser Blog | Instagram | X | Facebook Gayle Weiswasser is the co-founder of Wonderland Books , a soon-to-open independent bookstore opening soon in Bethesda, MD. Gayle is also the founder of the blog, Everyday I Write the Book and the co-host of the podcast The Readerly Report . Prior to opening Wonderland Books, Gayle was a lawyer and communications executive. She’s a DC native and now lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her family. Learn More about Wonderland Books : Website | Instagram | Facebook…

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Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations 54:48

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In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon’s editorial division, including the start-to-finish process of building the “Best Books” lists, what “best” might mean, and what helps a book make the list. Plus, Al shares some of her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Al fits reading into her busy weekly schedule The start to finish process of building the Amazon “Best of” lists How Amazon balances genre diversity in their “Best of” lists What “best” means to Amazon’s editorial team Publication date criteria for the Best Books of the Month and Year lists How the team discusses, votes, and makes decisions for the lists Whether sales numbers influence the year-end list How Amazon’s editorial team handles publisher influence What 2024 looks like so far for Al and the editorial team Al’s Book Recommendations [38:26] Two OLD Books She Loves Horse by Geraldine Brooks | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:39] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:20] Other Books Mentioned Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe [41:32] Two NEW Books She Loves James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] One Book She DIDN’T Love Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:21] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:54] Other Books Mentioned: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami [51:09] Last 5-Star Book Al Read There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:05] Other Books Mentioned: John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg (Oct 8) [52:26] Books From Our Discussion All the Worst Humans by Phil Elwood [9:25] The Wedding People by Alison Espach [14:54] Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie [18:05] All the Broken Places by John Boyne [18:11] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [19:38] James by Percival Everett [21:40] Educated by Tara Westover [22:07] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [24:09] Spare by Prince Harry [25:25] The Testaments by Margaret Atwood [31:13] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood [31:25] The 9/11 Commission Report by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks [31:34] About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.…

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Ep. 177: Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:43

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Welcome to the Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Today, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this fall (lightning round style). Catherine’s theme is “unpredictability” — half her picks are repeat authors and the other half simply caught her eye. Sarah’s choices feature 6 returning authors and overall are leaning more literary. A few shorter books from Sarah’s picks: under 300 pages. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks! Plus, their #1 picks for the fall. Big Fall Releases [1:29] Books Mentioned By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:56] Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:00] The Life Impossible by Matt Haig (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:05] Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:11] The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:30] Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:36] The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:39] The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:45] The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:51] It Starts with One: The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park by Jason Lipshutz(Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:54] MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:55] Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain by William Reid and Jim Reid(Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:56] Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me by Bernie Taupin (2023 release — in paperback Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:58] The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography by Peter Ames Carlin (Nov 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:59] Backlist Titles Mentioned The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [2:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [2:27] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [2:45] 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami [3:02] What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami [3:25] Fall 2024 Book Preview [6:34] Mid-August Catherine’s Pick There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:22] Other Books Mentioned The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak [11:03] 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak [11:12] September Sarah’s Picks Guide Me Home by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:11] Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:41] The Siege by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:03] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:37] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:00] Adam and Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:45] Catherine’s Picks Dear Dickhead by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:37] Bringer of Dust by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:28] Other Books Mentioned Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke [7:21] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke [7:24] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke [7:55] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker [15:08] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [18:12] Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro [20:41] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [22:57] Trust by Hernan Diaz [23:45] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid [23:48] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [28:06] Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg [28:09] The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg [28:10] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow [29:39] Banyan Moon by Thao Tai [29:44] The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza [34:37] The Women by Kristin Hannah [35:44] October Sarah’s Picks The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:18] (To skip ahead, jump to [44:55] in your podcast player.) Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:44] Catherine’s Picks A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:11] The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:59] Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:48] Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:56] Other Books Mentioned The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni [31:07] A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin [38:43] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [39:23] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [42:23] Capote’s Women by Laurence Leamer [42:27] It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover [43:39] The Heirs by Susan Rieger [45:04] The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner [46:56] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [47:53] November Catherine’s Pick The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:53]…

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Ep. 176: Summer 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 48:20

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In Episode 176, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I catch up on the 12 new releases from the Summer 2024 Book Preview . We share our reading stats, chat about what we liked, and what didn’t work out. Listen in as we share our reviews on these books and get some recommendations for your next read! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine says she had a “hummingbird” summer of flitting from book to book to book. Sarah’s prediction of THE BOOK of summer definitely panned out! Despite some DNFs, Sarah and Catherine both ended up with a fairly successful summer. Catherine calls out one author as serving up wonderful “Jimmy Stewart fiction.” Sarah had a weird reading experience with one book. Plus, two of Sarah’s picks were 5 stars! They name the best and worst books from their summer picks! Books We Read Before the Preview [4:27] Sarah’s Picks The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:47] Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (June 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:14] Other Books Mentioned The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [6:09] Summer 2024 Circle Back [7:36] June Sarah’s Picks Fire Exit by Morgan Talty (June 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:10] What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris (June 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:39] Catherine’s Picks Swift River by Essie Chambers (June 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:44] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo (June 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:59] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (June 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:10] How the Light Gets In by Joyce Maynard (June 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:04] Other Books Mentioned Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty [11:35] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [15:09] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [20:55] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris [20:58] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker [27:01] July Sarah’s Picks The World After Alice by Lauren Aliza Green (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:39] Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (July 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:42] Catherine’s Picks The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:43] The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (July 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:28] Other Books Mentioned Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead [33:01] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [33:04] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [33:09] A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella [36:53] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [37:48] The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali [42:35]…

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Ep. 175: 2024 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) 51:34

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In Episode 175, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I explore our favorite Micro Genres for 2024. Over the past year, we’ve continued to refine our reading tastes and identify specific themes and types of books that resonate deeply with us. This year, Susie and I have a curated list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with standout books from each category. It’s another big episode with tons of great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Cold War Espionage (Sarah) [3:19] Sarah Red Widow by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:49] Red London by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:50] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:10] The Charm School by Nelson DeMille | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:20] Red Notice by Bill Browder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:47] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:01] Susie The Sisterhood by Liz Mundy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:26] Angsty Motherhood (Susie) [7:21] Sarah Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:00] Susie Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:38] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:37] When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:53] Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister ( currently unavailable in the US ) [10:54] Landslide by Susan Conley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:57] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:00] Memoirs About the Demise of a Marriage (Sarah) [12:18] Sarah How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:26] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:52] A Beautiful, Terrible Thing by Jen Waite | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:11] Bankruptcy by Janet Lombardi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:14] Susie Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:49] Pandemic Stories (Susie) [15:26] NOT Based on the COVID-19 Pandemic & More Dystopian [15:49] Sarah Wanderers by Chunk Wendig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:43] Susie Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:06] The Dog Stars by Peter Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:20] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Severance by Ling Ma | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:07] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:20] With the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Background [18:28] Sarah 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:37] Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:40] Susie Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:37] Day by Michael Cunningham | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:17] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:47] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:49] Other Books Mentioned Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult [21:09] Invisible Son by Kim Johnson [21:14] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [21:19] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [22:03] Did She Actually Say That?! (Sarah) [23:03] Sarah Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:19] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:55] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42] Susie The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:15] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:32] Books Revolving Around Generational Trauma (Susie) [27:34] Sarah Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:24] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:28] What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:52] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:54] What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, MD PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Susie Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:58] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:27] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:50] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:53] Swift River by Essie Chambers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshanathan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:59] Co-Ed Friend Groups (Sarah) [32:18] Sarah The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:17] Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:29] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:47] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:01] The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:14] Susie The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:36] Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Peace, Love, and Rock n’ Roll / Books Set in the ’60s & ’70s (Susie) [36:58] Susie The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:09] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:31] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:57] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org [ spp-timestamp time=” [39:11] ″] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:39] Last House by Jessica Shattuck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Surprisingly High-Quality Celebrity Memoirs (Sarah) [40:33] Sarah Open by Andre Agassi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:05] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:11] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:15] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:21] Susie Born a Crime by Trevor Noah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:19] Other Books Mentioned The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [41:45] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Laura Love Hardin [43:33] Look Backs (Susie) [44:38] Sarah City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:11] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:06] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:30] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:03] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Absolution by Alice McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:30] Other Books Mentioned Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [47:47]…

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Ep. 166: Andrew Boryga (Author of Victim) + Book Recommendations 48:29

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In episode 166, author Andrew Boryga joins me to discuss his debut novel, Victim , a funny and gripping satire about success and identity. Through the adventures of Javier, Victim explores what “diversity” means, why society loves a victim narrative, and the pitfalls of chasing fame online. Boryga combines humor with biting social commentary without sacrificing heart. This is a juicy and highly discussable story! In our chat, Andrew shares his inspiration behind the book, his decade long road to publication, and what he finds most effective in a satirical novel. Plus, Andrew shares some fantastic book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights A spoiler-free overview of Victim . Andrew shares the inspiration and decade-long development of the story. How his journalism background is reflected in his book. Why Andrew decided to craft Javier’s story as a memoir. Andrew’s journey to finding an agent and getting published. Why Andrew followed his dream of writing fiction, rather than publishing an essay collection like many publishing insiders were advising him. The way his story drafts and characters evolved over time. How his MFA workshop helped shaped the story. Riding that fine line for a balanced satire: focusing on the social commentary without going over the top. The themes Andrew is exploring in his next book! Andrew’s Book Recommendations [34:19] Two OLD Books He Loves Bodega Dreams by Ernesto Quiñonez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:30] Loving Day by Mat Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] Other Book Mentioned: Pym by Mat Johnson [37:56] Two NEW Books He Loves The Birthparents by Frank Santo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:09] Blackouts by Justin Torres | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:38] Other Book Mentioned: We the Animals by Justin Torres [40:57] One Book He DIDN’T Love Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:13] Other Book Mentioned: The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz [43:21] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About Oye by Melissa Mogollon ( May 14, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14] Last 5-Star Book Andrew Read Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:37] Other Books Mentioned Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [27:31] The Sellout by Paul Beatty [31:14] About Andrew Boryga Website | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Andrew Boryga is a writer, editor, and author from the Bronx, New York, currently residing in Miami, Florida with his wife and two children. Victim is his debut novel. Boryga began his career writing for a local newspaper in the Bronx at age 16, eventually securing an internship with The New York Times by age 18. His nonfiction writing has since been featured in prominent publications such as The New Yorker , The Atlantic , The Paris Review , and The Daily Beast , among others. Boryga’s contributions to writing education extend beyond his own work, encompassing teaching roles for elementary school students, college students, and incarcerated individuals in Florida. He has also shared his insights on writing and the writing life through lectures at various academic institutions. Throughout his career, Boryga has been awarded prizes by Cornell University, The University of Miami, The Susquehanna Review, and The Michener Foundation.…

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Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:37

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Welcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine is fully embracing spring with some lighter, fun reading. Sarah is joining the fun with lighter reads as she preps for the Summer Reading Guide. Among weddings, homecomings, and books set in Washington State, Catherine is bringing 5 out of 6 familiar authors. With some atypical stories, Sarah has some with historical fiction elements and a nonfiction book. Sarah’s choices feature 2 debuts and 3 returning authors. Hopefully going for a tamer wildcard pick will work out for Sarah this season. Sarah has read and liked 2 of her chosen books, and has also started one of Catherine’s picks! And don’t forget to catch their top #1 picks for the spring season! Spring 2024 Book Preview [3:52] April Sarah’s Picks The Wives by Simone Gorrindo (April 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:54] The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza (April 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:10] Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zenter (April 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:51] Catherine’s Picks Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman (April 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:54] Honey by Victor Lodato (April 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:08] Real Americans by Rachel Khong (April 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:45] Other Books Mentioned The Wanderers by Meg Howrey [7:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith [8:10] Maid by Stephanie Land [8:13] Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad [8:17] Know My Name by Chanel Miller [8:20] Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance [8:22] Educated by Tara Westover [8:24] Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman [10:37] We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza [13:53] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [14:01] Edgar and Lucy by Victor Lodato [17:17] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [19:14] The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner [20:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney [22:36] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [24:55] May Sarah’s Picks The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (May 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:20] The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:13] Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli (May 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] Catherine’s Picks The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (May 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:00] The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:12] Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:31] Other Books Mentioned Outlander by Diana Gabaldon [32:03] The Holdout by Graham Moore [36:22] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [36:59] The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore [37:39] The Guncle by Steven Rowley [39:36] The Editor by Steven Rowley [41:45] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [42:12] The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton [46:28] Other Books Mentioned Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet [3:39] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:28

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In today’s episode, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2024 Book Preview . We’ll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we’ve read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2024 reading stats and success rates. Despite some trouble in her reading early on, Catherine ended up with a successful winter. Sarah’s reading had a mix of fiction and nonfiction with several debuts. We’ve got a total of 3 five-star books! Does a mythology retelling always work for Catherine? Was Sarah’s wildcard pick a little too out there for her? Plus, don’t miss their #1 picks for winter. Books We Read Before the Preview [3:44] Sarah’s Picks Mercury by Amy Jo Burns (January 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:49] The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:30] Other Books Mentioned Shiner by Amy Jo Burns [3:54] Cinderland by Amy Jo Burns [5:30] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [8:34] The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [8:35] Winter 2024 Circle Back [9:14] January Sarah’s Picks River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure (January 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:00] Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (January 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:52] Catherine’s Picks The Fury by Alex Michaelides (January 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:23] Family Family by Laurie Frankel (January 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:35] Other Books Mentioned The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides [11:32] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel [22:42] One Two Three by Laurie Frankel [22:43] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [22:57] Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [23:14] February Sarah’s Picks Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:04] Leaving by Roxana Robinson (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:06] Catherine’s Picks The Things We Didn’t Know by Elba Iris Pérez (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:06] Medea by Eilish Quin (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:17] Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:29] Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:49] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:20] Other Books Mentioned Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [33:13] There There by Tommy Orange [41:02] March Sarah’s Picks Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet (March 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:23] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (March 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:55] Catherine’s Pick James by Percival Everett (March 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:13] Other Books Mentioned My Time Among the Whites by Jennine Capó Crucet [45:10] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [48:26] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman [49:52] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [50:29] Other Links Sara Hildreth (FictionMatters) on Substack | Reading in Public No. 32: Six things to know about Huck Finn before you read James About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) + Book Recommendations 1:10:24

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In Episode 163, Sara Hildreth, from @FictionMatters and co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings , returns for her third appearance on our show as our expert for Classics & Retellings 101. Sara guides us through the sometimes intimidating world of timeless reads in an accessible way. She busted some myths about classics and changed my mind about some elements of the classics. And, she has a great approach to find the perfect retelling of your favorite classics for your next read. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Sara explores the definitions of a classic and a modern classic book. We talk about separating the American literature canon from the idea of a classic. Sara talks about being free to define classics on personal terms. The idea of a book being labeled a “future classic.” Now-famous books that went unnoticed initially when they were released. Sara’s personal reading motivations. Common issues people have when trying to tackle classic books. Notable quirks of many classics that were first published as serials. Tips and advice for approaching older books. Addressing the pressure surrounding reading or revisiting classics. Examples of nonfiction classics. Legal considerations for all those retellings. The rise of retellings as a trend with today’s audience. The difference between retellings and fan fiction. Sara’s recommendations for accessible classic literature. A different approach to finding the right retelling for your reading. Please note: Sara mistakenly mentions during the discussion that The Great Gatsbydid not come into popularity until its distribution to soldiers during World War I, when this actually occurred during World War II. Sara’s Book Recommendations [49:02] Two OLD Books She Loves — Classics The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:43] Passing by Nella Larson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:12] Other Books Mentioned The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton [50:58] The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton [50:59] Roman Fever and Other Stories by Edith Wharton [51:03] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [55:44] Two NEW Books She Loves — Retellings Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:35] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vho | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:28] Other Books Mentioned Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [59:01] Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar [59:53] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [59:58] One Book She DIDN’T Love — Classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:25] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About — Retelling and Classic Pairing The Garden by Claire Beams ( April 9, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:12] Other Books Mentioned The Illness Lesson by Claire Beams [1:05:37] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [1:05:41] The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett [1:06:21] Last 5-Star Book Sara Read James by Percival Everett ( March 19, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:47] Books Mentioned During the Classics Discussion The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe [3:44] Beloved by Toni Morrison [10:46] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [12:05] David Copperfield by Charles Dickens [12:19] James by Percival Everett ( March 19, 2024 ) [13:29] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [13:34] Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys [13:51] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë [14:02] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [14:45] Frankenstein by Mary Shelley [15:09] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [15:20] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë [24:27] A Model of Christian Charity: A City on a Hill by John Winthrop [26:35] A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft [26:47] Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass [26:54] The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank [26:59] A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf [27:02] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [27:14] The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith [29:13] The Time Machine by H. G. Wells [29:20] The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson [29:23] Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [29:30] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood [29:36] The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor [29:45] The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell [30:17] The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman [30:20] The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson [30:23] The Minority Report and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick [30:26] Going to Meet the Man: Stories (with Sonny’s Blues ) by James Baldwin [30:37] Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance (with The Gilded Six-Bits ) by Zora Neale Hurston [30:42] Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston [30:54] Kindred by Octavia E. Butler [31:00] Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler [31:08] Books Mentioned During the Retellings Discussion Julia by Sandra Newman [33:38] 1984 by George Orwell [33:40] Hamlet by William Shakespeare [34:10] Emma by Jane Austen [34:24] The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare [34:28] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson [34:45] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [34:51] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [35:04] And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie [35:08] The Winters by Lisa Gabriele [35:35] The Odyssey by Homer [36:38] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller [37:00] Circe by Madeline Miller [37:01] Hogarth Shakespeare series by various authors [37:53] Canongate Myth Series by various authors [37:57] The Austen Project series by various authors [38:00] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld [38:03] Naamah by Sarah Blake [38:56] Anna K by Jenny Li [40:10] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [40:20] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [40:41] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor [42:36] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [44:14] Marmee by Sarah Miller [44:17] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [44:22] Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell [44:38] Ruth’s Journey: A Novel of Mammy from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind by Donald McCaig [44:40] Pride by Ibi Zoboi [45:19] Other Links The Atlantic | Italo Calvino’s 14 Definitions of What Makes a Classic by Maria Popova (July 7, 2012) Novel Pairings | The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (February 27, 2024) About Sara Hildreth Website | Instagram | Facebook Sara Hildreth is the creator behind FictionMatters , a literary Instagram account, newsletter, and book club focused on putting thought-provoking books into the hands of adventurous readers. She also co-hosts Novel Pairings , a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun.…

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Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) + Book Recommendations 54:45

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In Episode 162, Leigh Stein (author and journalist) joins me to jump into the world of BookTok, the bookish corner of TikTok. We talk about what early elements started this sensation, how creators and their content are different on this platform, and the main audience engaging with the app’s evolving algorithm. We also discuss the continuing gap in marketing and authentic social media content, and how we think publishers could address this issue. (Did we solve it?!) Plus, Leigh shares some great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Leigh kicks off our discussion by defining BookTok and tracing its rapid rise to phenomenon status. We talk about BookTok’s current and future trajectory. Leigh brings in some sales stats for the top BookTok authors. We talk about the way younger and younger readers are being drawn to the bookshelves. The appeal of BookTok versus Bookstagram as recommendation media versus social media. The percentage of Gen Z and Millennials that find their next book on BookTok. Addressing the bigger criticisms of TikTok. How the type of content on BookTok differs from the type of content on Bookstagram. The genres that perform the best on BookTok. We talk about the profound impact of BookTok on the publishing industry and how it’s reshaping traditional media coverage. The marketing risk of trying to find the balance between authenticity and effective promotion on BookTok. Leigh shares some awesome tips for authors trying to engage with the BookTok community. Leigh’s Book Recommendations [39:59] Two OLD Books She Loves Verity by Colleen Hoover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:19] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:51] Other Books Mentioned It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover [40:36] Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov [42:33] Two NEW Books She Loves Y / N by Esther Yi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:59] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:10] One Book She DIDN’T Love Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Victim by Andrew Boryga ( March 12, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:54] Other Books Mentioned Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [50:09] Self Care by Leigh Stein [50:45] Last 5-Star Book Leigh Read Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:10] Other Books Mentioned The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller [4:49] The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) by Rick Riordan [5:02] Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh [21:54] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [23:26] Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [23:36] Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry [23:54] A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers [24:50] City on Fire by Don Winslow [29:14] Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi [30:55] Emotional Labor by Rose Hackman [37:57] My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh [38:39] Other Links LitHub | BookTok is Good, Actually: On the Undersung Joys of a Vast and Multifarious Platform by Leigh Stein YouTube | Simon & Schuster: How 2022’s Hottest Cover Was Created About Leigh Stein Website | Instagram | Substack | TikTok Leigh Stein is a writer interested in what the internet is doing to our identities, relationships, and politics. She is the author of five books, including the critically acclaimed satirical novel Self Care and the poetry collection What to Miss When . Her nonfiction writing has appeared in the New York Times , the Washington Post , the New Yorker online, and more. She was co-founder and executive director of Out of the Binders/BinderCon, a feminist literary nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and gender variant writers.…

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Ep. 161: Amanda Peters (Author of The Berry Pickers) + Book Recommendations 38:08

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In Episode 161, author Amanda Peters joins me to discuss her surprise hit novel, The Berry Pickers . This debut novel (which was the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Pick) seamlessly blends sadness and heartwarming moments. In our chat, Amanda shares what (or who) started her on this journey, the road to publication, and what she hopes readers take away from her first novel. Plus, Amanda shares some great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights A brief, spoiler-free overview of The Berry Pickers . How Amanda’s family history shaped the story. Amanda’s journey from book concept to securing an agent and getting published. Recognition as a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick for both November and 2023 overall. How Amanda’s life has changed in the wake of the book’s runaway success. What it’s like to be an introverted author on tour. Amanda’s decision to focus on character journeys rather than presenting the book as a typical mystery. Examining the topic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. The recurring theme of the unconscious mind’s ability to remember trauma. The role of self-forgiveness and how difficult that can be. A glimpse into what’s next for Amanda, including a collection of short stories and a new manuscript. Amanda’s Book Recommendations [25:28] Two OLD Books She Loves A Burning by Megha Majumdar | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:12] The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:55] Two NEW Books She Loves Truth Telling by Michelle Good | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:28] We Rip the World Apart by Charlene Carr ( expected US release October 8, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:24] Other Books Mentioned: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good [42:08] Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr [30:42] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Fire Exit by Morgan Talty ( June 4, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] Other Books Mentioned: Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty [32:40] Last 5-Star Book Amanda Read Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:32] Other Books Mentioned A Burning by Megha Majumdar [5:16] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah [10:06] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. [21:19] Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories by Amanda Peters ( expected publication August 13, 2024 ) [24:11] About Amanda Peters Website | Instagram Amanda Peters is a writer of Mi’kmaq and settler ancestry. Her debut novel, The Berry Pickers is the Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Excellence in Fiction, the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discovery Prize Winner, and was shortlisted for the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year and the Atwood Gibson Fiction Award from the Writers Trust of Canada. Her work has also appeared in the Antigonish Review , Grain Magazine , the Alaska Quarterly Review , the Dalhousie Review and Filling Station Magazine . She is the winner of the 2021 Indigenous Voices Award for Unpublished Prose and a participant in the 2021 Writers’ Trust Rising Stars program. Amanda is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts Program at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Toronto.…

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Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:51

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In Episode 160, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2023. We each discuss our top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review our backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is something we love doing and we've heard from you that you love it too! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement Available Now! To get the backlist reading guide, The Best of the Backlist, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Highlights Catherine had a small uptick in her backlist reading — her most successful segment of books in 2023! Sarah's backlist reading was slightly less successful than last year — maybe marking an unfortunate trend. How Sarah's decreased DNFs for last year impacted her Backlist stats. While Catherine has already read many of Sarah's picks, Sarah has already purchased (but not yet read) many of Catherine's choices! Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2023 [7:37] Catherine Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:44] True Biz by Sara Nović | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:12] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:52] The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:58] Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:31] Sarah Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:24] What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:36] Search by Michelle Huneven | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:41] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:04] The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:55] Other Books Mentioned Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [10:38] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [11:10] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [23:19] Untamed by Glennon Doyle [31:14] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones [33:22] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones [36:31] Underrated Backlist Gems [39:54] Catherine Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See by Juliann Garey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:07] A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:06] Sarah Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:12] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:01] Other Books Mentioned I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin [45:21] Red Widow by Alma Katsu [54:02] Red London by Alma Katsu [54:03] Other Links Vogue | In Finishing My Book… by Lauren McBrayer…

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Ep. 159: Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:02

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Welcome to the Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights While Sarah and Catherine had some trouble with fall, winter is overflowing with potential winners. Sarah brings 2 sports fiction titles. Both Catherine and Sarah explore a mix of familiar authors and exciting debuts. It’s time for another mythology retelling for Catherine! Sarah shares a 5-star book she’s already read and loved. Sarah’s wildcard pick might be a little out there — and hopefully, it pays off. Plus, don’t miss their #1 picks for winter. Winter 2024 Book Preview [3:32] January Sarah’s Picks Mercury by Amy Jo Burns (January 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:47] River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure (January 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:24] Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (January 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:38] Catherine’s Picks The Fury by Alex Michaelides (January 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:39] Family Family by Laurie Frankel (January 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:15] Other Books Mentioned Shiner by Amy Jo Burns [3:57] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides [7:59] The Maidens by Alex Michaelides [8:05] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [9:30] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel [14:21] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [16:53] And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie [17:21] Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [17:27] February Sarah’s Picks Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:08] Leaving by Roxana Robinson (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:35] The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:56] Catherine’s Picks The Things We Didn’t Know by Elba Iris Pérez (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:40] Medea by Eilish Quin (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:57] Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:04] Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:37] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (February 27*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45] Other Books Mentioned Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [24:05] Breathless by Amy McCulloch [24:13] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [26:30] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [30:21] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [30:45] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [30:49] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [31:25] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [34:17] The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [34:20] Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier [39:08] There There by Tommy Orange [39:44] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen [48:37] March Sarah’s Picks Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet (March 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:21] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (March 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:03] Catherine’s Pick James by Percival Everett (March 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:15] Other Books Mentioned Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville [44:37] My Time Among the Whites by Jennine Capó Crucet [45:03] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [51:35] The Trees by Percival Everett [52:40] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox’s 10 Commandments *The book’s publication date has been changed.…

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Ep. 158: Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:06:41

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In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie ( @NovelVisits ). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we’re sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie’s and Sarah’s 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community’s picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58] Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19] Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You’ll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)…

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Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:07:38

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We’re gearing up to close out our year of reading with today’s podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie ( @NovelVisits ). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today’s Superlatives and next week’s Genre Awards. Today, we’re diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time’s the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]…

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Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) 1:02:06

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For our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we’re welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot topics in the book world this year. Taking stock of how this year panned out for the publishing industry, Sarah discusses top news stories, dives deep into how specific titles performed this year, and shares current trends she’s seeing in publishing. Also, Sarah shares her favorite books of 2023! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Coming Soon The updated 2024 Rock Your Reading Tracker will release on December 6! This year’s updated edition will be exclusively available to our $7/month Superstars Patrons and will not be offered for separate purchase as in previous years. Don’t miss out on this and other bookish goodies – become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights 2023 bookish news and publishing numbers overview. Sarah talks current popular genres, BookTok trends, and Simon & Schuster sale. A quick dive into IP books, their meaning, and a notable downside. The Elizabeth Gilbert book review bombing situation. BTS vs. Taylor Swift pre-order controversy. Playing Over/Under with this year’s top book performers. Do celebrity book clubs really boost sales? A look at the numbers. Publisher expectations and the influence of page count. Bookish trends of the year: BookTok’s impact on publishing. Examining shifts in publishing calendars. Anticipating 2024’s potential bookish trends. 2023 State of the Industry High-Level Overview [3:08] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:30] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:31] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:58] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:31] Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:08] Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:21] Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:22] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] Big Book Stories of 2023 [13:10] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:21] Beyond the Story by BTS and Myeongseok Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:22] The Over / Under Game [25:17] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:05] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:41] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:26] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:28] Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:37] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:11] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:20] Wellness by Nathan Hill | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:30] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:52] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:14] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:35] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:01] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:39] A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:42] Bookish Trends of 2023 [44:26] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] The Dry by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:04] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:24] Defending Jacob by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:36] Examining the Shift in Publishers’ Calendars [51:43] Potential Trends for 2024 [54:25] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:20] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:24] Sarah’s Top 3 Books of the Year [56:02] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:38] Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:20] Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:38] Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:33] Weyward by Emilia Hart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:34]…

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Ep. 155: Fall 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:59

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In the Fall 2023 Book Preview , Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and I shared our 12 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December. Today we’re going to circle back to share updates on which of these books we’ve read, our thoughts on them, and a few we attempted but couldn’t quite get through. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Coming Soon The updated 2024 Rock Your Reading Tracker will release on December 6! This year’s updated edition will be exclusively available to our $7/month Superstars Patrons and will not be offered for separate purchase as in previous years. Don’t miss out on this and other bookish goodies – become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights Catherine’s curse has been broken — her top pick was a winner! Both Catherine and Sarah circle back with two 5-star books each! Their reading stats and success rates for fall. The best and worst picks from the Fall 2023 Book Preview . Books We Read Before the Preview [8:38] Sarah’s Pick: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (August 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:19] Catherine’s Picks: The English Experience by Julie Schumacher (August 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:43] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (September 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:26] Other Books Mentioned: Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher [9:56] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim [11:45] Fall 2023 Circle Back [17:18] September Sarah’s Pick: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (September 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:23] Catherine’s Pick: The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar (September 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:17] Other Books Mentioned: The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon [18:53] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka [18:51] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [21:44] Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [25:56] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll [25:57] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [28:12] October Sarah’s Picks: Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:15] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:42] The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe (October 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:33] Catherine’s Picks: The Hank Show by McKenzie Funk (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:35] The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok (October 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:23] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson (October 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14] Other Books Mentioned: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai [30:53] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [35:15] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [35:44] American Predator by Maureen Callahan [35:46] November Sarah’s Pick: The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak (November 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:43] Other Books Mentioned: Red London by Alma Katsu [48:08] Red Widow by Alma Katsu [48:07] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak [50:28] The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy [50:55] Other Books The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff [7:36] Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward [7:37] Wellness by Nathan Hill [7:39] The Fraud by Zadie Smith [7:42] Other Links Instagram | @ataleoftwolitties : Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll…

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Ep. 154: Behind the Scenes of Book Cover Design with Karen Horton (Former Art Director at Henry Holt) + Book Recommendations 49:21

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In podcast episode 154, we’re diving into the world of book cover design with Karen Horton, graphic designer and former Art Director at Henry Holt. Karen takes us behind the scenes of the process of book cover design, who makes key book cover related decisions, and the role of marketing budgets and author’s reputation in this process. Plus, Karen shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The high-level book cover design process. When and why publishers reach out to designers before a book’s launch proposal. The dynamics of deciding which books a designer works on. Freelance vs In-house: Factors that determine who gets to design the top titles. The lesser-known “silent auction” approach some publishers adopt. Whether book cover designers really read the whole book. Who holds the final decision about a book cover. The author’s role in the decision-making process and the factors that impact how that can play out. How marketing budgets and an author’s reputation influence design choices. The influence of ongoing design trends and when publishers decide to break away from them. Karen’s Book Recommendations [35:58] Two OLD Books She Loves A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:04] Two NEW Books She Loves Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:36] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:45] One Book She DIDN’T Love A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46] NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez ( April 2, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:12] Other Books Mentioned: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [46:56] Last 5-Star Book Karen Read A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] Additional Books Mentioned Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [15:34] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [26:45] Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld [31:04] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert [31:17] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [32:11] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [32:20] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [32:25] The Push by Ashley Audrain [32:32] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [33:00] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [34:49] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [34:50] About Karen Horton Website | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Karen Horton is an Art Director and graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience working in the book publishing industry. She previously was the Art Director at Henry Holt and Company + Metropolitan Books. Prior to moving over to the Henry Holt imprint in 2016, she was the Senior Designer at Flatiron Books. Over the years she has worked as a freelancer and consulting Art Director for a variety of publishing clients. Additionally, Karen was a co-founder and the Editorial and Social Media Director for the startup design:related. Karen was also an Art Director on staff for a range of New York Times bestsellers at Little, Brown, and Company. Before working at Little, Brown, she managed a small team of designers as an Art Director at Oxford University Press. She first got her start in book publishing at St. Martin’s Press (Macmillan Publishers). When she’s not designing book covers, she spends much of her time wandering neighborhoods in Queens and researching all things design.…

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Ep. 153: 2023 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 55:49

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In Episode 153, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we’re sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so far), new and backlist! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year, and we talk about some standout sophomore novels that made the cut. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How this year’s crop of debuts compares to those from previous years. A full breakdown of our 2023 debut-related stats. Debuts we love, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Standout Sophomore Novels Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) [7:06] Sarah Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:01] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:43] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:02] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] Susie Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:47] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:49] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:43] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] Other Books Mentioned The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [7:27] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue [8:47] Normal People by Sally Rooney [8:48] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [8:50] One Day by David Nicholls [8:51] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [9:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [13:07] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger [24:23] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff [24:25] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [25:33] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [32:06] The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar [33:07] A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson [33:10] Favorite Backlist Debuts [33:22] Sarah The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:47] Susie Severance by Ling Ma | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:18] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:53] Other Books Mentioned Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson [34:23] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [37:21] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly [37:23] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [37:33] The Dog Stars by Peter Heller [37:40] Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller [42:56] Standout Sophomore Novels [44:46] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:23] The Connollys of County Down by Tracey Lange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:51] Susie The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:33] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] Other Books Mentioned Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [45:10] Something Wild by Hanna Halperin [47:25] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [49:21] We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange [50:00] The Push by Ashley Audrain [52:35] Additional Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:15] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [2:17]…

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Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond) + Book Recommendations 53:35

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In Episode 152, author Liz Nugent talks about her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond . Liz is known for her dark and psychological storytelling. Strange Sally Diamond is character-driven, delving deep into psychology and trauma, and despite Sally’s damaged nature, Liz portrays her with empathy and nuance. Strange Sally Diamond challenges us to consider the “why” behind someone’s behavior. Plus, we get some great book recommendations from Liz. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Liz shares a spoiler-free summary of Strange Sally Diamond . The literary character who inspired this story. The amazing way Liz wrote the psychological aspects in Strange Sally Diamond . Why Liz finds it easier to write from the male perspective and how that changed (or didn’t!) for writing Sally. All about those two different endings (UK vs. US editions) and the reasoning behind it! Liz’s philosophy about opening lines. The inspiration behind the opening line for Strange Sally Diamond . Liz shares a little about her next book — including her opening line (though that could change)! We get a little behind-the-scenes scoop about book cover art and an author’s role in choosing their book cover. Liz’s Book Recommendations [32:45] Two OLD Books She Loves I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:58] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:08] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [33:12] Bleak House by Charles Dickens [33:13] She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb [36:02] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby [41:05] Two NEW Books She Loves Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:21] I Will Find You by Harlan Coben | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:33] Other Books Mentioned: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena [42:08] One Book She Didn’t Love American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:17] TWO NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose ( November 28, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:58] End of Story by A. J. Finn ( February 20, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:43] Other Books Mentioned: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn [49:46] Last 5-Star Book Liz Read The Lost Man by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:54] Other Books Mentioned Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [1:44] Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent [1:47] Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent [1:48] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee [3:27] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. [10:33] The Maid by Nita Prose [21:52] Other Links Esquire | Book Publishing’s Broken Blurb System (September 7, 2023)…

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Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) + Book Recommendations 57:06

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Episode 151 brings author Angie Kim back to the podcast with her sophomore novel, Happiness Falls . Angie is carving out her niche with literary mysteries featuring children with disabilities or illnesses, drawing inspiration from her own family’s encounters. I broke my own rules for podcast guests because Happiness Falls is now in the running for my #1 book of 2023 and it’s the smartest book I’ve read all year! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Angie shares a spoiler-free summary of Happiness Falls . Angie’s own life experiences that shape her stories. How Angie’s move as a pre-teen to the United States from South Korea influenced the happiness experiments in this novel. Angie’s expectations going into her sophomore book release. How long Angie had been ideating and writing Happiness Falls . The differences in Angie’s approach to writing this novel compared to her debut. How Angie discovered Angelman’s Syndrome and decided to include it in her novel. The differences in perspectives between a parent of a child with disabilities and and the sibling of a child with disabilities as portrayed in Miracle Creek and Happiness Falls . Angie gives a small teaser about her next book! Angie’s Book Recommendations [40:34] Two OLD Books She Loves Swamplandia! by Karen Russell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:45] Chemistry by Weike Wang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] Other Books Mentioned: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang [44:47] Two NEW Books She Loves Greek Lessons by Han Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:10] Hestia Strikes a Match by Christine Grillo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:05] Other Books Mentioned: The Vegetarian by Han Kang [45:27] One Book She Didn't Love The Godfather by Mario Puzo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:48] NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park ( November 7, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:05] Other Books Mentioned: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell [54:09] Last 5-Star Book Angie Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:24] Other Links Ep. 22: Angie Kim (Author of Miracle Creek)…

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Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:47

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Welcome to the Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Within traditional fall publishing, October shines bright this season. How recent book news is contributing to a stranger upcoming book season. A hint about a new, upcoming series for the Patreon Community . Sarah and Catherine are bringing some buzzy fall books alongside some familiar authors and debuts.⁠ Sarah has multiple picks with true crime elements.⁠ Sarah has already read and loved a 5-star book that might possibly be her number 1 book for the year! Catherine has already read two of her picks (a first?), including a 5-star book. Plus, their #1 picks for fall! Fall 2023 Book Preview [12:53] August Sarah’s Pick: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (August 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:35] Catherine’s Pick: The English Experience by Julie Schumacher (August 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:53] Other Books Mentioned: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim [13:08] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [17:22] Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher [21:28] The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher [21:48] September Sarah’s Pick: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (September 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:02] Catherine’s Picks: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (September 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:21] The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar (September 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Other Books Mentioned: Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [22:57] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll [23:10] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule [23:26] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon [24:11] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka [24:13] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [34:11] October Sarah’s Picks: Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:37] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:46] The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe (October 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:26] Catherine’s Picks: The Hank Show by McKenzie Funk (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:07] The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok (October 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:39] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson (October 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:26] Other Books Mentioned: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai [31:00] My Murder by Katie Williams [31:03] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [35:37] The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee [42:48] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok [46:18] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [49:47] November Sarah’s Pick: The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak (November 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:36] Other Books Mentioned: Red London by Alma Katsu [46:48] Red Widow by Alma Katsu [46:49] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:18] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak [47:20] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak [47:31] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [48:40] Other Links Ep. 22: Angie Kim (Author of Miracle Creek) Ep. 105: Thrity Umrigar (Author of Honor) Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)…

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Ep. 149: Summer 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:37

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In Ep. 149, Catherine ( @GilmoreGuide ) and I revisit the 12 books released from June to mid-August that we featured in the Summer 2023 Book Preview . We update you on our reading stats for summer, chat about the books we’ve tackled or tried, and let you know which ones are worth adding to your list and which ones you can pass on. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and Sarah share their Summer 2023 reading stats and success rates. Catherine names a micro genre from one of Sarah’s picks. Sarah and Catherine both come in with one 5-star book each! Plus, they name their best and worst books from the Summer 2023 Book Preview . Books We Read Before the Preview [3:02] Sarah’s Picks: Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:34] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (June 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:26] Other Books Mentioned: Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan [3:39] Summer 2023 Circle Back [7:54] June Sarah’s Picks: My Murder by Katie Williams (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:55] Invisible Son by Kim Johnson (June 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:47] Catherine’s Picks: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:59] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:23] You Can’t Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin (June 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:17] Other Books Mentioned: Foe by Iain Reid [13:48] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [16:28] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [18:17] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [21:52] The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton [22:10] August Sarah’s Picks: The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:03] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:21] Catherine’s Picks: The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:18] Mobility by Lydia Kiesling (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Western Alliances by Wilton Barnhardt (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:20] Other Books Mentioned: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams [30:53] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [39:10] The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling [42:29] Other Links Ep. 146: Katie Williams (Author of My Murder) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love)…

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Ep. 148: Backlist: Best Books of 2020 with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:07:30

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For Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ). Re-listening to this one is a unique opportunity to get a look back on a strange year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, everyone loves a TBR filled with backlist gems! Library holds should be easy and paperbacks editions have been released! So, let’s take a look back at our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). This is a backlist episode. It features a new introduction and has been cut for content, but first aired on November 25, 2020, in its entirety, as Ep. 71: Best Books of 2020 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits . Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes) Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, and by genre) 2020 Bookish Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [18:25] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:56] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:28] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:06] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:19] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:50] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:00] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:55] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:11] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:25] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:34] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:20] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:41] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:15] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:52] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:12] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:52] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] American Royals II: Majesty by Katharine McGee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:00] A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:52] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:37] 2020 Superlatives [43:54] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] Running by Natalia Sylvester | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:58] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:02] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:13] The Searcher by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:59] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:28] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:29] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:29] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:25] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:58] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:59] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:00] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:17] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:25] Stray by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:33] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:45] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:46] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:59] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:54] The Office by Andy Greene | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:19] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:56] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:10] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:20] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:37] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:22] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:18] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:22] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:34] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:41] A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] Want by Lynn Steger Strong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:14] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:21] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:10] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:20] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:25] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:56] Memorial by Bryan Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:17] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:23] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:38] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:55] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:15] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:43] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry [15:57] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel [23:19] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan [24:46] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [27:23] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen [35:13] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [35:15] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt [35:18] Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi [36:03] American Royals by Katharine McGee [40:54] The Witch Elm by Tana French [48:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [48:59] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [52:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [1:02:28] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi [1:02:41] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle [1:03:42] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [1:04:34] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell [1:04:42] Other Links Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 43: Jordan Moblo (@jordys.book.club) on Growing a #Bookstagram Account Ep. 63: Helena Dea Bala (Author of Craigslist Confessional) Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked) Ep. 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (Author of One to Watch) Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) From Novel Visits : Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Musings From Novel Visits : The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | [Spoiler] Discussion About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) + Book Recommendations 49:43

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In Episode 147, Lara Love Hardin joins me to discuss her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love . Lara shares her journey from opioid addict (funded through credit card theft) to successful ghostwriter. Her warm and candid storytelling touches on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and unwavering resilience, demonstrating people’s ability to triumph over life’s darkest moments. This was a five-star book for me, and I am thrilled to explore such a deeply felt journey with Lara. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lara’s overview of The Many Lives of Mama Love without spoilers. Her decision to open up publicly about her past. Shame, its debilitating effects, and the fears Lara faced prior to her book’s release. The impact of the memoir on Lara’s family. Complexities of motherhood alongside her struggles with addiction. Why Lara views going to jail as the best thing that ever happened to her and how it shaped her perspective on life. How her time in jail cultivated empathy, which she considers the most important quality to be a good ghostwriter. The heartwarming story of Lara’s struggle to land a good job during her parole and how one person believing in you can change your life. The original title of The Many Lives of Mama Love and the evolution of the book’s identity. A potential topic for an upcoming book. Lara’s Book Recommendations [33:59] Two OLD Books She Loves Ma and Me by Putsata Reang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:48] In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:03] Two NEW Books She Loves Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:22] Identity by Nora Roberts | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:07] One Book She Didn’t Love Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47] Two NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About Safe by Mark Daley ( January 30, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:18] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner ( January 23, 2024 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:07] Last 5-Star Book Lara Read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:45] Other Links Ep. 142: Summer 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) About Lara Love Hardin Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Lara Love Hardin is the President and Founder of True Literary a full-service boutique literary agency. Hardin has an MFA in creative writing and is a 4-time New York Times bestselling writer, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett, and 2018 Oprah Book Club pick, The Sun Does Shine , which she co-authored with Anthony Ray Hinton about his 30 years as an innocent man on Alabama’s death row. There are well over a million copies sold of the many books she has written, and you can find her on the title page and in the acknowledgments of books by Nelson Mandela, John Gottman, Evy Poumpouras, and other luminary authors on the Idea Architects roster. In 2019 she won a Christopher Award for her work “affirming the highest values of the human spirit.” In 2019, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award, won the Moore Prize in the UK, and was short-listed for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In 2020, she launched her own division within Idea Architects (Idea Architects: True) as a literary agent specializing in memoir. She lives in La Selva Beach, California with her third husband, three dogs, three cats, and three teenagers. She also has 21 chickens, four ducks, and three adult sons who live at home on holidays and big laundry days.…

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Ep. 146: Katie Williams (Author of My Murder) + Book Recommendations 45:31

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In today’s podcast episode, Katie Williams and I delve into the complex questions surrounding motherhood, marriage, and society’s fixation on a certain type of murder victim that she explores in My Murder . We discuss the romanticization of white female victims, serial killers and guilt, and the integration of video games and virtual reality into this story. As a bonus, Katie also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming horror comedy and shares her books recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Katie shares a spoiler-free summary of My Murder . How the narrator of My Murder (Lou) subverts the public’s fascination with the murder of white women. Katie’s take on whether she’d want to come back as a clone after her death. The romanticization of this type of death and victim. Lou’s ambivalence about her life before her death and the complex way she examines this after returning as a clone. Katie’s research on motherhood and her process that shaped her nuanced approach. The integration of video games and virtual reality into her novel. Pulling together the experience of guilt and serial killers. How Katie crafted her surprising, but earned, ending. Riding the line between writing by the seat of her pants ( pantser ) and planning everything out ahead of time ( planner ). A little bit about Katie’s next book — a horror comedy! Katie’s Book Recommendations [27:36] Two OLD Books She Loves This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:50] A Study in Scarlet Women ( The Lady Sherlock Series, Book 1 ) by Sherry Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:34] Other Books Mentioned: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle [30:58] Two NEW Books She Loves Beware the Woman by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:30] Killingly by Katharine Beutner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:24] Other Books Mentioned: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia [35:12] The Turnout by Megan Abbott [35:27] NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Family Meal by Bryan Washington ( October 10, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Other Books Mentioned: Memorial by Bryan Washington [41:01] Last 5-Star Book Katie Read Lone Women by Victor LaValle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:57] Other Links Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 90: Megan Abbott (Author of The Turnout) Other Books Mentioned Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [21:04]…

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Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) 55:59

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In Episode 145, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we’ve come to adore. Over the past year, we’ve discovered even more unique themes and types of books that consistently captivate us. Today, we’re thrilled to present a special episode where we share an abundant list of our favorite micro genres, the books that define them, and the reasons why we find them so irresistible. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide , I’m once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you’ll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Get Summer Shelves Micro Genres We Love Romances that Deal with Fame [3:47] Sarah The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:08] Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:15] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:18] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:23] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:44] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:52] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:06] Speculative Fiction that Involves Climate Change(a.k.a. Cli-Fi) [7:02] Susie The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:34] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:40] American War by Omar El Akkad | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:48] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:18] Bewilderment by Richard Powers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:57] Migrations by Charlotte McConaughey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:05] Other Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [7:31] The Power by Naomi Alderman [7:32] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [11:35] Sarah Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:28] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:31] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:34] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:47] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:52] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:08] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:17] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:21] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:47] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:50] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:53] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] A Likely Story by Leigh Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:57] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:01] Susie City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:30] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Fake by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:44] Writers and Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:12] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:16] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:19] Other Books Mentioned: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [12:40] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [17:11] Susie The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:47] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:12] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:33] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:39] The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:45] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:53] Other Books Mentioned: The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue [20:49] Literary Authors Leaping into Genre Writing [22:07] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:16] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:26] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:46] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:17] Susie On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:35] Other Books Mentioned: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [23:29] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead [24:27] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [26:54] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [27:22] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [27:32] The Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett [27:54] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [29:10] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:45] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:08] Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:19] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:22] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:25] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:58] Wicked by Gregory Maguire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:05] Sarah Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:48] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:11] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:44] Be spoiler warned: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by John D. MacDonald, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book. But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None , both by Agatha Christie. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:56] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [30:58] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [32:15] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [33:03] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [36:38] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:54] Emma by Jane Austen [37:02] Character Twists [38:38] Sarah The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:51] The Marriage Act by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:01] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:07] Susie The Family by Naomi Krupitsky | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:00] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Stories Taking Place in a Single Day (a.k.a. Circadian Novels) [41:24] Susie Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:04] I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:16] All Stories Are Love Stories by Elizabeth Percer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:51] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:51] Sarah One Day by David Nicholls | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:53] The Dinner by Herman Koch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:19] If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Other Books Mentioned: Ulysses by James Joyce [42:40] Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf [42:43] The Hours by Michael Cunningham [42:46] Foe by Iain Reid [43:41] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances [46:00] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:37] White Fur by Jardine Libaire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:36] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:47] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:03] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:13] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:17] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:28] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:14] The Most Fun We’ve Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:47] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:53] Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:58] Novels Where Musicians or the Music Industry Play a Dominant Role [50:15] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:39] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:15] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:42] How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:20] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:33] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:35] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:34] Other Books Mentioned: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [54:00]…

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Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) 53:48

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John Marrs, best-selling author of The One , The Passengers , and The Marriage Act , talks about his journey from self-published to bestselling author, his writing process, how he manages writing in multiple genres for two different publishers, and more. John’s journalism background led him to ask me some thought-provoking questions as well. Our conversation was an absolute delight, and I can’t wait for you to dive into his captivating universe of books. Plus, be sure to check out John’s book recommendations that align nicely with my own reading tastes! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights John’s transition from working journalist to accomplished author. Spoiler-free summaries of his speculative fiction novels, The One , The Passengers , and The Marriage Act . His unique journey to becoming a bestselling author across multiple genres. John talks about his process of developing gripping plots following his rapid rise to success. Sarah and John’s take on the “Match Your DNA” method from The One for finding soulmates. John’s perspective on seeing his books adapted for the small screen, and his thoughts on the adaptation process. The fascinating inspiration behind The Marriage Act and its thought-provoking themes. Insights into John’s meticulous research process and real-life news that influences his storytelling. John’s and Sarah’s views on trigger warnings. A brief peek into John’s 3 upcoming books! John’s Book Recommendations [34:32] Two OLD Books He Loves The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:31] The Beach by Alex Garland | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:32] Other Books Mentioned: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [35:17] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:55] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [37:14] David Copperfield by Charles Dickens [37:17] The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson [38:00] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson [38:17] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty [40:32] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [40:41] Normal People by Sally Rooney [40:48] Two NEW Books He Loves Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent ( July 18, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:24] Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:54] Other Books Mentioned: Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [42:58] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman [43:30] Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart [44:01] NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell ( August 8, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:01] Other Books Mentioned: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell [49:55] The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell [50:01] I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai [51:12] Last 5-Star Book John Read Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:41]…

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Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) + Book Recommendations 56:17

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In today’s episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live, we dive into the fascinating world of book coaching with Abigail K. Perry ( @abigailkperry )! We chat about the role of book coaches, the perks of working with them, and uncover some valuable insights for aspiring authors and book lovers. Plus, Abigail shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What a book coach is and their role in the writing / publishing process. Industry gaps in publishing that create a demand for independent book coaches. How book coaching differs from traditional editing or writing guidance. The benefits of working with a book coach for aspiring authors. The importance of reading broadly and understanding yourself as a writer and a reader. How a book coach helps authors improve their craft and storytelling. The importance of understanding the key components of writing and expectations by genre. How a Book Coach supports the author through finding an agent through query letters. The variety of services and expertise a book coach can offer. How much a Book Coach costs. Abigail’s Book Recommendations [35:16] Two OLD Books She Loves Legendborn by Tracy Deonn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:46] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:47] Other Books Mentioned: The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [36:31] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [40:33] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [40:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:54] The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:10] Other Books Mentioned: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [42:04] A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman [43:35] One Book She DIDN’T Love Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01] NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Banyan Moon by Thao Thai ( June 27, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:23] Other Books Mentioned: Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner [52:51] Last 5-Star Book Abigail Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:04] Other Links Lit Match Podcast | First Chapters: Lessons in Chemistry (with Sarah Dickinson)…

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Ep. 142: Summer 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:04

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Announcement In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide , I’m once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20+ Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you’ll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Also, one of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Get Summer Shelves Highlights Catherine’s picks include 4 repeat authors! Sarah picked some debuts and several repeat authors. With no July picks, August might be the new September and July might be the new December. Sarah continues with a variety of genres and micro genres, but on the lighter side this season. Two books Sarah has already read, loved, and included in her 2023 Summer Reading Guide , including a 5-star book! Plus, their #1 picks for summer! Summer 2023 Book Preview [5:13] June Sarah’s Picks: Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:49] My Murder by Katie Williams (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:58] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (June 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:09] Invisible Son by Kim Johnson (June 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:39] Catherine’s Picks: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:41] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby (June 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:42] You Can’t Stay Here Forever by Katherine Lin (June 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:46] Other Books Mentioned: Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan [6:19] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [9:10] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:54] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler [24:06] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson [24:28] One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [26:40] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [27:49] Corrections in Ink by Keri Blakinger [28:59] The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas [29:33] August Sarah’s Picks: The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:35] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:27] Catherine’s Picks: The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:52] Mobility by Lydia Kiesling (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:40] Western Alliances by Wilton Barnhardt (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:54] Other Books Mentioned: Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman [33:06] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond [33:09] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams [35:24] The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling [38:45] Red Notice by Bill Browder [40:48] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett [42:15] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett [42:18] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett [43:42] Lookaway, Lookaway by Wilton Barnhardt [45:25] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [46:56] The Marriage Act by John Marrs [47:49]…

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Ep. 141: Spring 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:14

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Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I revisit the 12 books released in April and May featured in the Spring 2023 Book Preview . We give updates on our reading stats, share our thoughts on the books we’ve read or attempted, and offer recommendations on which ones deserve a spot on your reading list and which ones you might want to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide , I’m once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20+ Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you’ll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Highlights Catherine and Sarah share their Spring 2023 reading stats and success rates. How these stats compare to springs of previous years. Even more book talk, since Catherine has read several of Sarah’s picks, too! Sarah shares something that’s never happened before on the podcast! Plus, they name their best and worst books from the Spring 2023 Book Preview . Books Read Before the Preview [6:03] Sarah’s Picks: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:31] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:16] Other Books Mentioned: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [7:37] Spring 2023 Circle Back [13:27] April Sarah’s Picks: The One by Julia Argy (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:03] The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Orlando Ortega-Medina (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:43] If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:55] Catherine’s Picks: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:31] The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:57] Searching for Savanna by Mona Gable (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:14] Other Books Mentioned: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal [16:22] The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal [16:28] May Sarah’s Picks: The Marriage Act by John Marrs (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] Catherine’s Picks: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:39] Dances by Nicole Cuffy (May 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:03] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (May 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:14] Other Books Mentioned: The One by John Marrs [44:35] The Passengers by John Marrs [46:32] The Guncle by Steven Rowley [53:21] The Editor by Steven Rowley [53:42]…

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Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:07:01

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Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, some nonfiction books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories, including what I have featured in my 2023 Summer Reading Guide . This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide , I’m once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you’ll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Summer Reading [4:33] Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guides [5:29] Sarah Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:53] Red Widow by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:30] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:24] Susie The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:25] Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:30] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:09] Nonfiction Books That Are Great for Summer Reading [22:35] Sarah True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:52] Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:31] Still Points North by Leigh Newman | Amazon | [34:44] Susie Provence, 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste by Luke Barr | Amazon | [25:02] Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart Robbins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:27] Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman’s Awakening by Manal al-Sharif | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:00] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category [40:16] Something Light / Fun Sarah: A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:12] Susie: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:28] Something Fast-Paced / Intense Sarah: Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by T. J. Newman ( May 30, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45] Susie: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:05] Something With Substance Sarah: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:24] Susie: Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:53] Something Different Sarah: Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:33] Susie: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:13] Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [3:47] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [4:01] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [9:11] The Hunger by Alma Katsu [10:43] Red London by Alma Katsu [12:47] The Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet [14:45] Untamed by Glennon Doyle [18:15] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [20:52] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [23:13] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [23:57] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [35:57] Wild by Cheryl Strayed [36:13] Falling by T. J. Newman [47:05] Miracle on the Hudson by William Prochnau and Laura Parker [48:04] Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff [48:38] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [51:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [52:59] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [53:54] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [56:32] Other Links Vogue | In Finishing Her Book, Lauren McBrayer……

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Ep. 139: Brendan Slocumb (Author of Symphony of Secrets) + Book Recommendations 35:55

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In Episode 139, Brendan Slocumb talks about his sophomore novel, Symphony of Secrets, and the inspiration behind it. He shares a fascinating look into musical history of the 1920’s, his unique approach to writing musical thrillers, and how he balances musical detail with readability. He also delves into the exploitation of musicians in the industry and how many are simply lost to history. Plus, stick around to hear Brendan’s book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The story behind Symphony of Secrets and the composer who partially inspired it. Brendan’s unique approach to writing and his goal to become the “Stephen King of musical thrillers.” The pressure of writing a second book so soon after such a successful debut ( The Violin Conspiracy ). How Brendan blends musical analysis and character development without overwhelming the reader while staying true to the story. The exploitation and appropriation of musicians and their work in the music industry. Why he chose to make a main character neurodivergent and his experience with teaching neurodivergent music students. His inspiration for the badass character Eboni. The title changes for both of his books, including the original title for Symphony of Secrets . A bit about his upcoming third book and a potential fourth book in the future. Brendan’s Book Recommendations [28:38] Two OLD Books He Loves A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:51] Riker’s Calling by Rico Lamoureux | Amazon [30:08] Two NEW Books He Loves Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:15] Sea Change by Gina Chung | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:54] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About Closer by Sea by Perry Chafe ( May 23, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:54] Last 5-Star Book Brendan Read Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:32] Other Books Mentioned Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb [0:56] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [1:03] Don’t Know Tough by Eli Cranor [31:47] Other Links Currently Reading Podcast | Minisode: An Interview with “The Violin Conspiracy” Author Brendan Slocumb About Brendan Slocumb Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Brendan Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and holds a degree in music education (with concentrations in violin and viola) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. For more than twenty years he has been a public and private school music educator and has performed with orchestras throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.…

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Ep. 108: Winter 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 52:12

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In the Winter 2022 Book Preview (Ep. 102) , Catherine ( Gilmore Guide to Books ) and I shared our most anticipated books set to release January – March 2022 (with one early April release). Today, we’re giving an update on the books we shared in the Winter Preview — now that we’ve had the chance to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Sarah’s and Catherine’s Winter 2022 reading stats and success rates. How their success rates compare to Fall 2021 and Winter 2021 . Sarah talks about the key to her tremendous reading success lately. Their Best and Worst picks from the Winter 2022 Book Preview episode. Winter 2022 Books Read Before the Preview [2:54] Sarah’s Picks: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (February 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:24] I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg (January 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:11] Catherine’s Picks: Honor by Thrity Umrigar (January 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:34] No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib (January 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:01] Winter 2022 Circle Back [8:08] January Sarah’s Pick: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho (January 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:08] Catherine’s Picks: To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara (January 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:35] The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (January 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:49] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (January 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:34] February Sarah’s Picks: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris (February 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:11] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak (February 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:03] Fake by Erica Katz (February 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:52] Catherine’s Pick: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (February 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:32] March Sarah’s Pick: Don’t Know Tough by Eli Cranor (March 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:57] Catherine’s Picks: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (March 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:13] Dilettante by Dana Brown (March 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] April Sarah’s Pick: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:58] Other Books Mentioned The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [3:33] The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott [24:19] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld [24:25] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka [24:49] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz [28:05] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger [37:32] The Bright Lands by John Fram [38:30] Never Simple by Liz Scheier [40:45] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 107: Behind the Scenes of Ghostwriting with Barbara Feinman Todd (Author of Pretend I’m Not Here) + Book Recommendations 51:37

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In Episode 107, Barbara Feinman Todd (author of Pretend I’m Not Here ) takes me behind the scenes of ghostwriting after a career of writing for many top names in Washington, DC. Barbara is wonderfully candid and we have a fascinating discussion all about the nuts and bolts of ghostwriting, and the emotional and personal side of the business. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Barbara’s ghostwriting career began Nothing is typical when it comes to ghostwriting including the services offered The reasons people might need a ghostwriter The surprising distinction between author and writer . We discuss confidentiality agreements and the vetting process How ghostwriters get paid Who has veto power and control of the information The allure of the job and protecting your own legacy The struggle with the moralities and ethics of ghostwriting How Barbara handled balancing the work with the intimate access to other people’s lives Figuring out the perspective and angle for writing about the subject A surprising person who requested her ghostwriting services What Barbara is currently working on (it’s fiction!) Her ongoing nonfiction project that started with a diary from 1872 Barbara’s Book Recommendations [29:43] Two OLD Books She Loves Henry and Clara by Thomas Mallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:00] Bleaker House by Nell Stevens | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:07] Two NEW Books She Loves The Latinist by Mark Prins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:20] Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:02] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump with Tony Schwartz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel ( April 5, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:50] Last 5-Star Book Barbara Read Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:41] Other Books Mentioned It Takes a Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton [01:08] Veil by Bob Woodward [01:11] Loyalties by Carl Berstein [01:13] A Good Life by Ben Bradlee [01:15] Open by Andre Agassi [19:17] A Woman’s Place by Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky with Barbara Feinman [18:41] Open Book by Jessica Simpson [25:07] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty [28:14] Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens ( July 19, 2022 ) [34:57] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [36:20] Possession by A. S. Byatt [36:25] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel [46:04] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [46:07] Other Links Slate | Ghost in the Machine: A Washington Ghostwriter Gets Caught in the Clinton Scandal Complex The Washington Post | Mrs. Clinton’s Book: A Ghost Story? The Flap Over Who Write Village The New Yorker | Donald Trump’s Ghostwriter Tells All About Barbara Twitter Barbara Feinman Todd is the author of the 2017 memoir Pretend I’m Not Here . She taught journalism at Georgetown University for 25 years, where she was the founding Journalism Director and is currently professor emerita. Cofounder of the Pearl Project, she coauthored the e-book The Truth Left Behind: Inside the Kidnapping and Murder of Daniel Pearl . Her work has appeared in the Washington Post , Glamour , the Huffington Post, the Daily Beast, Newsweek , and on NPR.…

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Ep. 106: Superlatives with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:07

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Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books joins me for a special Superlatives episode where we are answering from the fourth bucket of questions submitted for the Ask Me Anything episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live. We give you a little taste of the bonus Monthly Superlative episodes Catherine and I often do for the Patreon community. This format is a favorite of mine, allowing for a bit more candor and a lot of fun. Today we tackle questions about our all-time favorite books, re-reads, auto-buy authors, favorite audiobooks, and more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements If you like this episode, consider joining the Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus Monthly Superlative podcast episode series! In these episodes, I feature a continued discussion with every big show episode guest from the current month where they answer 5 bookish “superlative” questions. One of my favorite things I hear from patrons about this series is how much they love listening to the same guests from the big show, but with a laid-back and relaxed vibe. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Behind-the-scenes info on the Monthly Superlative podcast episode series for patrons. Our all-time favorite books Our auto-buy authors How Catherine and Sarah feel about re-reading Books from Sarah’s and Catherine’s childhoods Immediate bookish turn-offs What Catherine and Sarah find in a book that makes it easy to read Superlatives ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOKS [03:15] Catherine: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles | Amazon | Bookshop.org [04:01] Skeltons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [05:27] Sophie’s Choice by William Styron | Amazon | Bookshop.org [06:32] Sarah: The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Amazon | Bookshop.org [07:33] The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [08:15] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Amazon | Bookshop.org [09:10] AUTO-BUY AUTHORS [09:59] Catherine: Anna Quindlen [10:13] Alice Hoffman [10:23] Kevin Kwan [10:39] Sarah: Ann Patchett [12:12] Tayari Jones [12:14] Meg Wolitzer [12:58] Megan Abbott [13:13] Brit Bennett [13:34] FAVORITE AUDIOBOOKS [14:03] Catherine: Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [14:31] Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [15:04] A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [15:08] Sarah: Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [15:40] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [15:48] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [17:12] FIRST BOOK THAT SPARKED YOUR JOY OF READING [18:09] Catherine: Laurie and Company by Eleanor Frances Lattimore ( currently o ut of print ) [18:21] Sarah: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:16] The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:38] Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:45] Jaws by Peter Benchley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:00] ALL ABOUT RE-READING [21:23] Catherine: Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] The Longings of Women by Marge Piercy | Amazon [24:05] Sarah: The Great Santini by Pat Conroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:39] The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:44] & [26:07] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:00] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] SIGNIFICANT / IMPACTFUL BOOKS [28:00] Catherine: Inventing the Rest of Our Lives by Suzanne Braun Levine | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:25] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:04] Sarah: The Mindbody Prescription by John E. Sarno, M.D. | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:20] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Fear Less by Dr. Pippa Grange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:00] BOOKS THAT MADE YOU FEEL SEEN [33:47] Catherine: Forty Rooms by Olga Grushin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:56] Sarah: Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:41] SARAH’S FAVORITE LITERARY MYSTERIES & SLOW-BURN SUSPENSE [36:48] Literary Mysteries: [37:14] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org The Witch Elm by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop.org Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org The Current by Tim Johnston | Amazon | Bookshop.org Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Amazon | Bookshop.org Mystic River by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org The Cutting Season by Attica Locke | Amazon | Bookshop.org Slow-Burn Suspense: [35:41] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org Megan Abbott books The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews | Amazon | Bookshop.org Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org Based on a True Story by Delphine De Vigan | Amazon | Bookshop.org The Dinner by Herman Koch | Amazon | Bookshop.org FAVORITE SPORTS FICTION [38:44] Catherine: The Falconer by Dana Czapnik | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:50] Sarah: Beartown by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42] Trophy Son by Douglas Brunt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:51] FAVORITE BOOKS IN LEAST FAVORITE GENRE [41:55] Catherine (Horror): The Road by Cormac McCarthy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:45] Sarah (Horror & Romance): Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:31] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:06] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:13] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:17] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:29] IMMEDIATE TURN-OFFS [46:14] WHAT MAKES A BOOK EASY TO READ [49:34] SENIOR MAIN CHARACTERS [51:44] Catherine: Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:16] Margreete’s Harbor by Eleanor Morse | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:23] Sarah: Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:36] Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:06] Other Books Mentioned The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian [06:17] The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian [06:20] The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy [08:29] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [10:39] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [11:38] A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom by John Boyne [11:54] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones [12:44] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones [12:46] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [13:00] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer [13:02] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [13:50] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [13:53] Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown [19:44] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard [27:24] South of Broad by Pat Conroy [27:43] Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan [36:37] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [40:13] You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott [41:11] Lord of the Flies by William Golding [43:52] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas [47:34] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [51:22] Other Links Glennon Doyle’s podcast: We Can Do Hard Things [16:15] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 105: Thrity Umrigar (Author of Honor) + Book Recommendations 47:34

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In Episode 105, Sarah and Thrity (author of Honor ) tackle some hard-hitting questions related to the themes in her emotional book: religion, women’s rights, and identity. Thrity discusses the complicated relationship an immigrant often has with their homeland and the complex duality of human nature. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Spoiler-free summary of Honor . The real-life story behind the inspiration for her book. How Thirty constructed the present-day India in the book. Character development and which character’s (Meena’s or Smita’s) story came first. The ways miscommunication and misunderstandings drive real-life and fictional tensions. How she conveyed the joy and beauty of India, juxtaposed against the horrific events of the story. How rural vs. urban landscapes each form different composite communities. From working title to finished product, what Thrity wants readers to know about the title and the layered meaning of the word honor. Thrity shares details about her next novel. Thrity’s Book Recommendations [32:48] Two OLD Books She Loves The Waves by Virginia Woolf | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:02] A Burning by Megha Majumdar | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:08] Two NEW Books She Loves The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:38] The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Candy House by Jennifer Egan ( April 5, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:28] Last 5-Star Book Thrity Read The Overstory by Richard Powers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:13] Other Books Mentioned The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar [1:16] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson [19:33] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [33:50] Bombay Time by Thrity Umrigar [37:35] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen [43:07] A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan [43:56] Bewilderment by Richard Powers [45:27] About Thrity Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Thrity Umrigar is the bestselling author of eight novels, including The Space Between Us , which was a finalist for the PEN/Beyond Margins Award, as well as a memoir and three picture books. Her books have been translated into several languages and published in more than fifteen countries. She is the winner of a Lambda Literary Award and a Seth Rosenberg Award and is Distinguished Professor of English at Case Western Reserve University. A recipient of the Nieman Fellowship to Harvard, she has contributed to the Boston Globe , the Washington Post , the New York Times, and Huffington Post .…

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Ep. 104: Catherine Ryan Howard (Author of The Nothing Man and 56 Days) + Book Recommendations 54:11

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In Episode 104, hotly anticipated guest, Catherine Ryan Howard (author of The Nothing Man and 56 Days ), joins me to discuss her journey to becoming an author, behind-the-scenes of making of her books, her process for writing successful crime thrillers, and how much real-life crimes and circumstances influence her stories. Be ready for some non-graphic dead body talk. Plus, Catherine shares some breaking news about her upcoming novel! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine’s early influences in crime fiction. Catherine’s journey from travel agent to author. Her first book about her time working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The influences behind her best-selling books, The Nothing Man and 56 Days. The potentially mysterious “Book Five.” Behind-the-scenes of her decision to write one of the first published pandemic-related crime novel. Accuracy in fiction and the responsibility of a novelist with crime details and plot mechanics. How Catherine researches the psychology of serial killers. Her new 50-page DNF rule. Catherine’s Book Recommendations [35:30] Two OLD Books She Loves Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:56] The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé | Amazon [38:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Bath Haus by P. J. Vernon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Northern Spy by Flynn Berry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney ( August 30, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:58] Last 5-Star Book Catherine Read The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:36] Other Books Mentioned 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [2:07] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard [2:08] Distress Signals by Catherine Ryan Howard [5:50] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware [8:22] Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard ( August 16, 2022 ) [9:31] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [21:14] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule [29:44] The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy by Elizabeth Kendall [29:59] Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard [32:53] Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson [37:25] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [41:22] Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry [43:11] A Double Life by Flynn Berry [43:30] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [51:59] About Catherine Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine Ryan Howard is an internationally bestselling crime writer from Cork, Ireland. Her most recent novel, 56 Days , was an Irish number 1 bestseller, won Crime Fiction Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards, and was named a best thriller of 2021 by the New York Times , the Washington Post , and the Irish Times . Her previous work has been shortlisted for the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the CWA’s John Creasey New Blood and Ian Fleming Steel Daggers, and Irish Crime Novel of the Year multiple times. She lives in Dublin.…

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Ep. 103: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2021 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:55

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In Episode 103, Catherine Gilmore (@gilmoreguide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2021. We each share our top 5 backlist books from 2021, as well as some underrated backlist gems. Catherine and I both had a lot of success in 2021 with backlist reading, and this was especially true for me in comparison to my overall reading for the year. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) and get our episode series called Double Booked ! This is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits on alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn’t love, and 1 upcoming release we’re excited about). Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine’s and Sarah’s 2021 backlist reading stats. Sarah’s backlist reading has finally matched her pre-podcast days. How the Double Booked episodes help them both incorporate more backlist into reading each year. The Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2021 [7:12] Sarah Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:18] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:31] The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:18] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:15] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:07] Catherine Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:17] If You Tell by Gregg Olsen | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:54] Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:05] Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:50] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:59] 2021 Backlist Underrated Gems [44:49] Sarah The Deepest South of All by Richard Grant | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:44] Catherine Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:01] The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa | Buy from Amazon [48:56] Other Books Mentioned Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First. by Laura Tremaine | Buy from Amazon [12:04] We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon [22:19] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Buy from Amazon [29:38] Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart (April 5) | Buy from Amazon [32:49] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara | Buy from Amazon [37:46] Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh | Buy from Amazon [39:10] In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [40:13] Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [40:14] Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [42:16] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [42:18] Natchez Burning by Greg Iles | Buy from Amazon [48:35] Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa | Buy from Amazon [49:06] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [50:49] About Catherine Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 102: Winter 2022 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:54

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Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2022 (and one early April release). Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2022 blog post, coming out soon. On there, I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this episode, but also some I didn’t. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the regular preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Sarah’s first 5-star book since July 2021! Catherine and Sarah each pick their #1 winter release. Sarah brings back a sun sub-genre coined from her early blog days. Winter 2022 Book Preview [4:01] January Sarah’s Picks: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (February 1*) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:12] Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:41] I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:26] Catherine’s Picks: Honor by Thrity Umrigar (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:35] No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:36] To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:47] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:13] February Sarah’s Picks: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris (February 1) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:13] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak (February 15) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:52] Fake by Erica Katz (February 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:53] Catherine’s Pick: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (February 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:23] March Sarah’s Pick: Don’t Know Tough by Eli Cranor (March 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:08] Catherine’s Picks: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (March 1) | Buy from Amazon [46:46] Dilettante by Dana Brown (March 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] April Sarah’s Pick: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (April 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [4:39] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [6:25] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [11:54] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen [14:33] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [14:37] The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [15:54] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [20:06] Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg [20:13] All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg [20:16] The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg [20:18] Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott [23:50] What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami [23:55] On Writing by Stephen King [23:58] Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr [25:12] Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell [25:16] Washington Square by Henry James [26:50] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [27:30] The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw [29:20] The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans [29:26] The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré [29:34] The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson [30:53] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [34:17] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak [34:24] The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott [35:55] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld [35:59] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [36:09] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka [37:57] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz [39:13] The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro [41:10] The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay [41:30] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney [42:47] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha [45:05] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [45:14] The Bright Lands by John Fram [45:58] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [47:01] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [51:37] Other Links Sarah’s Bookshelves | Biogossip Books *Book’s release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 101: Fall 2021 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 51:42

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In the Fall 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 93) , Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books that were coming out August – December 2021. Today, we’re updating you on the books we shared in the Fall Preview…now that we’ve had the chance to read — or at least attempt them. Many Fall books lean more literary, which hasn’t been working well for me lately, and overall, the Fall 2021 books didn’t turn out quite how we’d hoped. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is now available for $14.99 or FREE if you’re a Superstars Patron . The tracker also got a big upgrade for 2022! Highlights Sarah’s and Catherine’s Fall 2021 reading stats and success rates. Sarah talks about getting in tune with her shifting reading tastes, rather than attempting to read they way she did 2 years ago. Sarah’s and Catherine’s highs and the lows. Our Best and Worst picks from the Fall 2021 Book Preview episode. Fall 2021 Books Read Before the Preview Episode [6:05] Sarah’s Picks: Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [6:10] Catherine’s Picks: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (August 3) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [6:38] Fall 2021 Circle Back [7:43] August Catherine’s Picks: The Women of Troy by Pat Barker (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:59] The Guide by Peter Heller (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:24] September Sarah’s Picks: Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:48] L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:12] Catherine’s Picks: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:00] Unbound by Tarana Burke (September 14) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:19] Em by Kim Thuy (September 28) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:35] October Sarah’s Picks: We Are Not Like Them by Jo Piazza and Christine Pride (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:29] My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:57] No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield (October 12) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:01] Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:14] Catherine’s Picks: Fight Night by Miriam Toews (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:50] The Book of Mother by Violane Huisman (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:54] November Sarah’s Picks: O Beautiful by Jung Yun (November 9) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:25] Other Books Mentioned The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker [14:08] The River by Peter Heller [22:08] Descent by Tim Johnston [22:19] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard [35:11] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [39:42] Shelter by Jung Yun [45:02] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over six years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 100: Ask Me Anything with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide 1:06:19

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Today, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live with a very special Ask Me Anything episode co-hosted by Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books. Catherine turns the tables to ask me all the questions you submitted. We go behind the scenes of the podcast, talk about my reading life, and my life outside of reading. Plus, Catherine answers a few questions! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is now available for $14.99 or FREE if you’re a Superstars Patron ! The tracker also got a big upgrade for 2022! Highlights Lots of behind-the-scenes questions about the podcast. Sarah’s original plan for the podcast included a co-host! Authors Sarah was nervous to interview and those who put her at ease. The thing that amps up Sarah’s anxiety as she is recording. Most enjoyed episodes and the things Sarah hates about podcasting. Sarah’s current rating system — all those quarter-stars! Sarah talks about reading droughts and how she gets herself out of a slump. The fun way Sarah offloads the physical books she no longer needs. Sarah’s and Catherine’s pre-blog and pre-podcast lives. How Sarah manages her reading-life, work-life, and home-life balance. The job that influenced the Reading Tracker . Sarah’s swimming events and Sarah’s and Catherine’s current hobbies/interests. Topic Highlights Behind the Scenes of the Podcast [05:47] A few of the questions answered: What inspired Sarah to start the podcast. [05:53] Sarah’s plans and preparations for podcast episodes. [10:16] Unexpected moments while recording the podcast episodes [14:35] Dream author and non-author guests [17:43] Reading Life & History [37:37] A few of the questions answered: Has Sarah always been a reader? [37:45] A breakdown on Sarah’s book quarter-star rating system. [38:37] Does Sarah automatically get Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) from publishers? [41:01] What did Sarah’s reading life look like before the podcast and blog, and how has it changed? [42:12] Life Outside of Reading [50:30] A few of the questions answered: What Sarah’s and Catherine’s pre-podcast lives looked like. [50:40] How Sarah manages balancing being a mom, wife, and a businesswoman. [53:55] Did Sarah always want a career related to books? [55:23] Sarah’s and Catherine’s non-reading hobbies. [58:18] Books Mentioned Write for Your Life by Anna Quindlen (April 12, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:22] Sutton by J. R. Moehringer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:33] Open by Andre Agassi | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:35] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:00:32] Other Links Podcast Episode 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Podcast Episode 26: Beck Dorey-Stein (Author of the memoir From the Corner of the Oval) Currently Reading Podcast | Season 4, Episode 14: An Hour to Myself – Finding Time to Read About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 99: Best Books of 2021 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits 1:11:24

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In Episode 99, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share our favorite books from 2021, overall and by genre, along with a ton of bookish superlatives. We also talk about whether our reading has recovered from COVID and I reflect on the past year of the podcast. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). I also included Bookshop.org affiliate links. Announcements Upcoming “Ask Me Anything” podcast, airing December 8, to celebrate the 100th episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live ! Sarah’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is coming soon! You’ll be able to purchase it for $14.99 on my website OR Superstars Patrons will get it for FREE! Highlights My 2021 Podcast Overview — including top episodes based on download stats and polled favorites. Overview of our reading this year including key stats (including the ongoing impact of COVID-19). Our favorite books of 2021: overall and by genre. 2021 Bookish Superlative Awards. Our Favorite Books of 2021 (Overall and by Genre) [17:09] Susie Landslide by Susan Conley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [17:33] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:27] Animal by Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:01] The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:37] The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:32] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:00] What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:19] Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:55] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:43] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:12] Femlandia by Christina Dalcher | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:02] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:52] What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [20:14] Make it Nice by Dorinda Medley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:55] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [24:53] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:27] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:49] The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] The Unwilling by John Hart | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [32:02] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:00] Dear William by David Magee | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:51] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:02] 2021 Bookish Superlative Awards [38:55] Susie We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:15] Falling by T. J. Newman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:16] Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:50] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:25] Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [49:33] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [52:55] Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:51] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [56:38] The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [59:47] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:00:32] Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:02:36] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:04:00] How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:08:46] Sarah Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:58] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:01] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:05] All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:58] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:58] Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:47] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [51:39] Last Call by Elon Green | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:32] The Turnout by Megan Abbott | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [57:49] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [58:34] The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:01:43] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:03:19] The Sweet Taste of Muscadines by Pamela Terry | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:04:35] The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:09:32] Other Books Mentioned The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Buy from Amazon [11:15] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon [11:59] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [25:02] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon [31:41] Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon [31:43] Iron House by John Hart | Buy from Amazon [33:13] & [01:08:30] Vox by Christina Dalcher | Buy from Amazon [38:13] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Buy from Amazon [44:57] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [59:28] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [59:30] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller | Buy from Amazon [01:01:01] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [01:02:13] Fallen Mountains by Kimi Cunningham Grant | Buy from Amazon [01:06:17] Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [01:06:34] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [01:06:42] Can’t Look Away by Carola Lovering (June 2022) | Buy from Amazon [01:06:46] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [01:08:04] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [01:08:11] About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode In two weeks (December 8), Catherine ( @gilmoreguide ) and I will be celebrating the 100th episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live with the “Ask Me Anything” episode.…

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Ep. 98: Behind the Scenes of Opening a New Indie Bookstore (with the Founders of The Book and Cover) 51:20

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In Episode 98, the three founders of The Book & Cover (@thebookandcover) join me to share a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into opening an independent, brick-and-mortar bookshop. We discuss non-traditional way they financed the business, how they learned the reading taste of their community, and how a new indie builds its inventory. Highlights Blaes and Emily talk about balancing this new venture alongside their full-time day jobs. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their decision. How their community played an incredible role in the first big steps. Between an Instagram account and a Google Doc, the simple beginnings of this endeavor. Going from their ‘dream space’ to their ‘dream location’. The role social media plays in their book buying. How the book-buying experience feels like a first date with publishers. Scarves and enamel pins and notecards, oh my! How they approached including bookish merchandise at the store. Looking at backlist titles versus new releases. The driving factor behind knowing how many of a particular book to order. The way they were able to get a great sense of the reading tastes of their community. Book Recommendations from Blaes, Emily, and Sarah [36:14] Two OLD Books She Loves Emily: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:22] Emily: The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:28] Other Books Mentioned: A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [39:40] Two NEW Books She Loves Blaes: Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:27] Blaes: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:02] Other Books Mentioned: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune [41:10] One Book They DIDN’T Love Blaes, Emily, and Sarah are skipping this segment, but there will be a full discussion about their thoughts on this for the November Superlatives episode available to my Patreon subscribers. [44:04] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Sarah: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow (June 14, 2022) | Buy from Amazon [44:19] Other Books Mentioned: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow [44:27] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow [45:04] The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow [45:05] Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine [45:18] The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman [45:40] Last 5 Star Books They Read [46:34] Emily & Blaes: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] [47:50] Sarah: A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:19] Other Books Mentioned: The Secret History by Donna Tartt [48:11] Other Links Year of Agatha The Book & Cover’s Instagram post of their stocked shelves About the Founders of The Book & Cover Website | Instagram Blaes Green enjoys running, knitting, wrangling kiddos, and sobbing over epic family sagas. In her day job, she manages a team of customer service representatives in manufacturing for her family’s 100-year-old Chattanooga printing business. She is running the New York City marathon in a month! Emily Lilley enjoys cooking, playing with her dachshund Bertie, and curling up with a cozy or smart TV comedy. In her day job, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for a statewide education policy and advocacy nonprofit. Emily and her friend Audrey are writing their own mystery series! Sarah Jackson enjoys organizing, Enneagramming, glitter, and getting lost in magical realist tales. In her day job, she is the chief operations officer of her home. In college, Sarah “beta” read fan fiction. Next Episode In two weeks (November 24), Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) will join me to discuss our choices for the 2021 Best Books of the Year.…

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Ep. 97: Christine Pride and Jo Piazza (Authors of We Are Not Like Them) + Book Recommendations 58:16

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In Episode 97, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza share how their co-authored novel ( We Are Not Like Them) explores how hard it is to have conversations about difficult topics even between dear friends. We discuss why they decided to write a book with a lifelong, interracial friendship at its core, and how they handled collaborating on a book with a plot revolving around a fraught topic. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How they met and began their professional relationship. Who had the initial idea for We Are Not Like Them. How they decided to go from an editor/writer relationship to co-writing and what that looked like for them. Why it was important to work collaboratively on both main characters, rather than each taking one. Christine’s and Jo’s own challenges while working on this novel. How they handled any “creative friction” that came up. How the discussions around character development really opened up how they had to consider race on the page. How their own personal experiences and perspectives really informed both characters They share some key thoughts to having these important conversations. The surprising but similar reaction from both Black and white readers. They also share a little teaser about the next book they are writing together. Christine’s and Jo’s Book Recommendations [32:55] Two OLD Books They Love Christine: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:23] Jo: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:21] Two NEW Books They Love Christine: No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:05] Jo: Matrix by Lauren Groff | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:42] Other Books Mentioned: Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler [38:13] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff [42:01] Bonus Pick: Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner [42:42] Two Books They DIDN’T LOVE Christine: The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:26] Jo: Her thoughts on sharing books she doesn’t like. [48:47] Other Books Mentioned: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [48:18] Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl [48:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [49:53] Two NEW RELEASES They’re Excited About Christine: I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer (November 9, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [50:14] Jo: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult (November 30, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:16] Other Books Mentioned: 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [53:51] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow [54:02] Last 5 Star Books They Read Christine: Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:43] Jo: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:54] Other Book Mentioned Marriage Vacation by Pauline Brooks [5:09]…

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Ep. 96: 2021 Debuts Special with Susie from @NovelVisits 55:32

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In Episode 96, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share some of our favorite debut novels and discuss why we gravitate toward debuts. We also discuss our reading stats for debut novels, as well as exploring some sophomore novels...the good, the not so good, and those we're still awaiting. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). I also included Bookshop.org affiliate links. Highlights Why I like having debut authors on the podcast. A full breakdown of debut-related stats and our best year for debuts Debuts we love, divided into four categories: All-Time Favorite Debuts Sophomore Slumps — alongside the debuts that came before them Anxiously Awaiting — debut novelists who’ve not yet released a second novel Upcoming Sophomore Novels All-Time Favorite Debuts [9:35] Sarah The Mothers by Brit Bennett | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [11:00] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:35] & [41:05] Honorable Mentions Shelter by Jung Yun | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:00] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:16] Susie Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:22] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:46] Honorable Mention Mudbound by Hillary Jordan | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:26] Sophomore Slumps [21:05] Sarah Debut : The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:20] Sophomore : Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:40] Debut : Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:46] Sophomore : We Went to the Woods by Caite Dolan-Leach | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [32:03] Susie Debut : Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:04] Sophomore : Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:13] Debut : Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:14] Sophomore : The End of the Day by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:09] Anxiously Awaiting [36:25] Sarah The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:37] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:13] Susie If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:54] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:57] Upcoming Sophomore Novels [45:40] Sarah Debut : Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:55] Upcoming : Happiness Quotient by Angie Kim (TBA) [46:19] Debut : Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:51] Upcoming : Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (January 18, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [50:02] Susie Debut : Girl at War by Sara Nović | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:04] Upcoming : True Biz by Sara Nović (March 15, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:58] Debut : Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [51:03] Upcoming : Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [52:39] Other Books Mentioned The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [11:40] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi [13:53] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins [17:21] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [17:24] & [39:31] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [17:26] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles [22:18] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [34:06] Scout Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee [52:28] Other Links Podcast Episode 93: Fall 2021 Book Preview with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide Podcast Episode 83: 2021 Summer Reading Special with Susie from @NovelVisits Podcast Episode 78: Deep Backlist Books with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide Podcast Episode 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) If you’d like to track your own reading stats, check out my downloadable spreadsheet. Learn more about the 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracking Spreadsheet here, or by becoming a supporter on Patreon and choosing the Superstar level, you’ll get the upcoming 2022 Reading Tracker included with your membership.…

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Ep. 95: Cheryl Diamond (Author of Nowhere Girl) + Book Recommendations 53:30

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In Episode 95, Cheryl Diamond joins me to discuss what it was like to have been “born a ghost,” her outlaw life with her fugitive parents, on the run from Interpol and other government agencies, and what brought her to detail her tumultuous childhood in her latest memoir, Nowhere Girl . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What prompted Cheryl’s decision to write this memoir now. How Cheryl weighed her fear for her own safety against the need to share her story. What delayed Cheryl starting therapy and where she is now in her healing journey. Cheryl talks about her time, along with her brother, as elite athletes training for the Junior Olympics while still on the run. Why Cheryl feels like she lost her 20s and the toll this has taken on her health and well-being. How her childhood was both a magical adventure and a chaotic and dark time. Cheryl discusses the fact-checking of her memoir and a scene that was almost cut from Nowhere Girl for legal reasons. Cheryl’s Book Recommendations [34:35] Two OLD Books She Loves The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:22] Papillon by Henri Charrière | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:11] Two NEW Books She Loves The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:02] Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:00] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:43] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (May 31, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:18] Last 5 Star Book(s) Cheryl Read Resilience by Boris Cyrulnik | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:20] Other Books Mentioned Model by Cheryl Diamond [1:33] Naked Rome by Cheryl Diamond [1:38] Born to Run by Christopher McDougall [17:05] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah [17:15] Educated by Tara Westover [32:36] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [32:38] Chatter by Ethan Cross [36:49] The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd [41:13] Calypso by David Sedaris [47:04] About Cheryl Website | Instagram By the age of nine she had lived in more than a dozen countries, on five continents, under six assumed identities. She was home-schooled by her parents who were evading Interpol and various other law enforcement agencies. At sixteen, Cheryl was scouted by a modeling agency and arrived in New York City with nothing but $300, her cat, and a fair bit of life experience. Between shoots and castings, she began to write. Model: A Memoir , a behind the scenes account of her life as a young high fashion model, was published by Simon & Schuster five years later. The book was featured by the New York Times , the L.A. Times , Good Morning America , and Fox News Live . Her second book, Naked Rome, tells the story of the Eternal City through the eyes of its most fascinating people, and was published in 2019. Cheryl’s newest project, Nowhere Girl , the shocking true story of her outlaw childhood, hit shelves on June 2021. She currently lives in Rome and obeys the law — most of the time.…

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Bonus Episode: Double Booked with @gilmoreguide (A New Podcast Series for Patrons) 58:24

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Today, we’re bringing you a sneak peek of a new podcast series for patrons! Double Booked is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits will alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn’t love, and 1 upcoming release we’re excited about). Moving forward, these episodes will be available to “Superstars” patrons for $7 / month ( join here ). This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Along with this Double Booked bonus episode series, “Superstars” patrons will get: My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker (normally $14.99) Summer Reading Guide Supplement (additional summer reading recommendations from patrons and hopefully previous podcast guests). Everything in the “Stars” tier ($5 /month) Highlights Our ongoing search for the right word to replace “love” when talking about books that deal with really tough topics. A chance in Catherine’s reading preferences. If there should be a word count limit on book titles. The fiction trend Catherine is sick of. Sarah’s Recommendations [8:39] Two OLD Books She Loves Plague Years: A Doctor’s Journey Through the AIDS Crisis by Dr. Ross Slotten | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:47] The Defense by Steve Cavanagh | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Two NEW Books She Loves When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:43] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:43] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:39] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:48] Catherine’s Recommendations [5:49] Two OLD Books She Loves The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:35] Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:47] Two NEW Books She Loves Margreete’s Harbor by Eleanor Morse | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:37] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:11] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:58] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (October 5, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [12:07] The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickles [12:07] The Two Mrs. Grenvilles by Dominick Dunne [17:26] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [19:07] The Plea by Steve Cavanagh [23:11] Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason [30:50] The Northern Reach by W.S. Winslow [31:44] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett [34:06] Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby [42:41] The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn [46:03] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [53:50] Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman [53:56] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman [55:48] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) + Book Recommendations 52:12

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In Episode 138, author Rebecca Makkai discusses I Have Some Questions for You , her latest novel that explores societal issues such as racism and wrongful incarceration through the lens of a crime story. This was a five-star book for me and looks to be *the book* of 2023 so far! Rebecca shared how she engaged with readers using click-bait style headlines and created a sense of intimacy through the second-person point of view. She also goes behind the scenes of how she pitches her new book ideas to her agent and publisher. Plus, Rebecca gives us her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A spoiler-free glimpse into her latest book, I Have Some Questions for You . What inspired her to start writing the book, including the initial wave of the #MeToo movement and the public’s fascination with true crime. Insider knowledge about when she shares her work with agents and publishers. How she blended elements of crime within her literary fiction novel. How she uses click-bait style headlines to draw readers in from the opening of the book and throughout the story. Why Rebecca used the second-person point of view and how that created an intimate connection between readers and the protagonist. How she used student testimony and gossip to shape the narrative and delve into issues such as racism, sexism, and abuse. How she reconciled the viewpoints of the ’90s with modern perspectives in her novel. A sneak peek of what Rebecca has planned next, including a hint about her upcoming book, and learn about her 84 Books Project . Rebecca’s Book Recommendations [30:43] Two OLD Books She Loves The Door by Magda Szabó | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:57] We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Two NEW Books She Loves If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:34] The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:06] A Book With Which She Has a Complicated Relationship London Fields by Martin Amis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine ( June 13, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:52] Last 5-Star Book Rebecca Read Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:09] Other Books Mentioned The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [1:05] The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai [1:58] The Hundred-Year House by Rebecca Makkai [2:01] Music for Wartime by Rebecca Makkai [2:02] The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht [7:01] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [9:43] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [12:09] The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson [34:29] The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson [34:39] The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan [42:02] Time’s Arrow by Martin Amis [42:47] Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy [45:39] The Upstairs House by Julia Fine [48:02] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [48:51] The Ensemble by Aja Gable [48:53] About Rebecca Makkai Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Substack Rebecca Makkai is the author of the novels I Have Some Questions for You , The Great Believers , The Hundred-Year House , and The Borrower , and the story collection Music for Wartime . A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, The Great Believers received an American Library Association Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, among other honors, and was named one of the Ten Best Books of 2018 by The New York Times . A 202 Guggenheim fellow, Makkai is on the MFA faculties of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe and Northwestern University, and is the artistic director of StoryStudio Chicago. She lives on the campus of the midwestern boarding school where her husband teaches, and in Vermont.…

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Ep. 137: Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 48:47

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Welcome to the Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement I’ve got BIG NEWS! If you’ve been interested in joining our Patreon Community, but have yet to sign up — a 30-day free trial starts today! This is for new patrons only and sign-up continues for the next 7 days. Hurry and check out my Patreon page for more information! One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights We have some debut authors and a few sophomore novels — one 14 years in the making! Catherine’s picks are still leaning more literary, including getting herself into a 700+ page book! Sarah’s spring has a variety of genres and micro genres. Two books Sarah has already read and loved from spring selections. Plus, their #1 picks for spring. Spring 2023 Book Preview [5:19] April Sarah’s Picks: The One by Julia Argy (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:01] Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:00] The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Orlando Ortega-Medina (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:08] If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:00] Catherine’s Picks: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (April 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:43] The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:48] Searching for Savanna by Mona Gable (April 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] May Sarah’s Picks: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:35] The Marriage Act by John Marrs (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:22] Catherine’s Picks: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (May 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:52] Dances by Nicole Cuffy (May 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (May 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [8:32] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London [10:17] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [10:27] Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal [10:59] The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal [12:52] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [14:32] The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris [21:46] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [22:17] Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann [25:25] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [27:14] This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper [28:14] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese [30:59] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [31:48] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [31:58] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [34:23] The Passengers by John Marrs [41:19] Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell [43:17] The Guncle by Steven Rowley [46:18] The Editor by Steven Rowley [46:32]…

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Ep. 136: Winter 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:13

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In today’s episode, Catherine ( Gilmore Guide to Books ) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2023 Book Preview . We’ll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we’ve read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Sarah’s favorite books from 2022 are impacting her expectations. Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2023 reading stats and success rates. Sarah had stellar results with four 5-star books! Plus, their #1 picks from winter! They name their best and worst books from the Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:03] Sarah’s Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:25] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:31] Winter 2023 Circle Back [10:31] January Sarah’s Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:46] Catherine’s Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:38] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] February Sarah’s Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:50] Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09] Catherine’s Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:39] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] March Sarah’s Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:27] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:00] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:04] Catherine’s Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:02] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:08] Other Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [2:59] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [3:01] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [3:06] The One by John Marrs [3:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [26:34] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [29:36] Circe by Madeline Miller [33:16] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [37:54] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [44:26] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [51:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [51:08] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [51:28] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [53:01] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [53:58]…

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Ep. 135: William Landay (Author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me) + Book Recommendations 51:01

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In episode 135, author William Landay discusses his latest novel, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me , while also sharing his background as a prosecutor and how he incorporates family drama into his crime novels. William shares a couple elements of his book that changed throughout the writing process (including how it was almost meta fiction!). We also chat about how the court of public opinion shapes the idea of doubt in his book and how the different perspectives play a role in creating suspense. Plus, William gives us his book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights William Landay discusses what he’s been up to between the publication of Defending Jacob and his newest book. He gives a spoiler-free overview of his latest novel, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me . How his work differs from typical crime or detective fiction. William’s approach to creating a sense of realism in his writing without spoon-feeding the reader all the details. How the court of public opinion shapes the way doubt evolves in the story. Why readers naturally wonder about the truth hidden in crime fiction. William’s background as a prosecutor and pulling in the family drama side of his legal novels. The idea of the “murder gene” and the science behind it. The family dynamics and different perspectives in the book. The original name of a character in the book and why it was changed, as well as other changes made to the book and ending. William’s Book Recommendations [36:06] Two OLD Books He Loves Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:49] Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] Two NEW Books He Loves The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:08] Liberty Is Sweet by Woody Holton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:10] William’s Take on UPCOMING RELEASES [46:32] Last 5-Star Book William Read The Mirror & the Light (Wolf Hall Trilogy, 3) by Hilary Mantel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:35] Other Books Mentioned Defending Jacob by William Landay [1:30] The Strangler by William Landay [1:37] Mission Flats by William Landay [1:44] Atonement by Ian McEwan [26:04] Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar [30:11] The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff [43:59] About William Landay Website | Twitter | Instagram William Landay is the author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me and three previous novels: Defending Jacob , which won the Strand Critics Award for best mystery novel; The Strangler , listed as a best crime novel of the year by the L.A. Times , Daily Telegraph and others; and Mission Flats , winner of the Dagger Award for best first crime novel. A former assistant district attorney, he lives in Boston.…

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Ep. 134: Deborah Goodrich Royce (Author of Reef Road) + Book Recommendations 51:24

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In today’s episode, Deborah Goodrich Royce joins me to talk about her latest book, Reef Road . We discuss the personal story behind her book and the role of generational trauma in her writing niche, which she calls “Identity Thrillers.” We also covered the explosion of true crime content and got a sneak peek at some details of her upcoming book. Also, Deborah shares her book recommendations — breaking the format by pairing the old and new books together. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A spoiler-free rundown of Reef Road . Deborah’s “Identity Thrillers” micro-genre and how it fits her writing style. The real-life crime that inspired Reef Road . Why Deborah chose to write a fictional story instead of a non-fiction account. How she explores generational and conferred trauma. The connection between generational trauma and the obsessive researching that motivates amateur sleuths. The role of residual trauma in the lives of authors Dominick Dunne and Michelle McNamara. The explosion of True Crime content and the public’s fascination with it. Deborah shares a story about a recent break-in she experienced and discusses how her thriller author mindset influenced her analysis of the event. Some sneak peek details about an upcoming book she’s working on. The meta elements about crime fiction in Reef Road . The real-life details that helped develop the true crime writer character’s voice in the story. How the setting and the COVID lockdown played a pivotal role in the development of the story. Deborah’s Book Recommendations [33:26] Two Book PAIRINGS She Loves Old Book: The Pursuit of Love; Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] New Book: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] Old Book: Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:55] New Book: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:29] One Book She Didn’t Love The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:27] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane ( May 2, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:44] Last 5-Star Book Deborah Read Charming Billy by Alice McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:32] Other Books Mentioned Ruby Falls by Deborah Goodrich Royce [1:22] Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Goodrich Royce [1:28] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [13:35] Unmasked by Paul Holes [13:51] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [22:42] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams [22:59] The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles [23:43] The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb [26:21] 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [32:42] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr [33:04] The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford [38:13] Kind and Usual Punishment by Jessica Mitford [38:16] The Sun King by Nancy Mitford [38:35] Madame de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford [38:39] Middlemarch by George Eliot [43:53] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [45:59] Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry [49:18] About Deborah Goodrich Royce Website | Twitter | Instagram Deborah Goodrich Royce’s thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Reef Road hit Publishers Weekly ’s Bestseller list, Good Morning America ’s Top 15 list, and was an Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association for January 2023. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist in 2021 and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes , Book Riot , and Good Morning America ’s “best of” lists in 2019. She began as an actress on All My Children and in multiple films, before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time . With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Savoy Bookstore, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills. She serves on the governing and advisory boards of the American Film Institute, Greenwich International Film Festival, New York Botanical Garden, Greenwich Historical Society, and the PRASAD Project. Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree in modern foreign languages and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Lake Erie College.…

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Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) 49:34

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Literary agent Sarah Landis joins me for a deep dive into the Speculative Fiction / Fantasy genre. Sarah breaks down these terms, shares popular books in these genres, and discusses the trends she’s seeing in the publishing industry. Also, Sarah shares both her book recommendations and her go-to books for those looking to dive into these genres! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Differentiating between genres: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Climate Fiction. The genres that scare publishers and the toughest genre to define! The sub-genres of fantasy: High / Epic, Grounded, and Historical. How the term ‘Speculative’ is actually a broader umbrella term. The trends and performance in publishing for Speculative Fiction and Fantasy. Why many fantasy books are written as a series. How the “Harry Potter” generation seems to be shaping both readers and authors. Sarah’s go-to recommendations for those new to these genres! Sarah’s Book Recommendations [30:31] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:18] Two NEW Books She Loves Babel by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:12] One Book She Didn’t Love The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About House of Cotton by Monica Brashears ( April 4, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:33] Last 5-Star Book Sarah Read The Cloisters by Katy Hays | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:08] Other Books Mentioned The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood [5:59] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas [6:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [6:56] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [7:15] The One by John Marrs [7:33] The Passengers by John Marrs [7:38] The Road by Cormac McCarthy [9:25] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:51] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [10:01] After the Flood by Kassandra Montag [10:52] Wanderers by Chuck Wendig [11:45] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [12:19] A Game of Thrones by James R. R. Martin [12:52] The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien [12:54] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:13] The Magicians by Lev Grossman [13:15] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman [13:22] Circe by Madeline Miller [16:00] Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead [16:31] One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez [17:00] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [18:58] Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo [19:04] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [19:06] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [21:12] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [21:15] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [22:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [22:10] Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [26:40] The Change by Kirsten Miller [27:24] The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman [28:52] The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley [29:18] Beauty by Robin McKinley [29:21] Spindle’s End by Robin McKinley [29:22] The Peripheral by William Gibson [30:16] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [30:23] The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang [37:41] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [37:49] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:15] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [47:09] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:19] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [47:28] About Sarah Landis Website | Twitter | Instagram Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sweeping fantasy. She is always on the lookout for new talent and narrative risk-takers. Her clients’ novels have received a variety of accolades, including Barnes and Noble book club selections and Reese’s Book Club, and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists as well as international bestseller lists around the globe. Before joining Sterling Lord Literistic in 2017, Sarah worked as an editor for fifteen years, holding roles at G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Hyperion Books, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Sarah graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia.…

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Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) + Book Recommendations 51:09

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Katie Gutierrez joins me for a spoiler-free discussion of her debut novel, More Than You’ll Ever Know , which is a character study about a complex and fascinating woman behind a highly unusual crime. This is a deeply layered story touching on topics surrounding gender, motherhood, marriage, and the current fascination with true crime. Also, Katie shares her book recommendations — including 3 upcoming new releases! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The incredible true story that was Katie’s original inspiration for this book. The author Anaïs Nin’s role in developing More Than You’ll Ever Know . Katie’s thoughts on writing a strong, but polarizing female character. How Katie incorporated motherhood and perceptions of motherhood into the story. What it was like marketing, and choosing a cover for, this unique genre mash-up of a book. Plus, Katie shares a bit about her next book! Katie’s Book Recommendations [30:40] Two OLD Books She Loves Shadows of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:01] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:19] Two NEW Books She Loves The Girls in Queens by Christine Kandic Torres | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:25] Beasts of the Earth by James Wade | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:03] One Book She Didn’t Love Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:40] Three NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine ( June 13, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:56] Carmen and Grace by Melissa Coss Aquino ( April 4, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:01] The Night Flowers by Sara Herchenroether ( May 2, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:11] Last 5-Star Book Katie Read The Revivalists by Christopher M. Hood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] Other Books Mentioned The Diary of Others: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1955-1966 by Anaïs Nin [6:29] Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins-Reid [11:29] Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward [32:29] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë [37:04] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [38:36] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [40:34] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia [40:41] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [40:48] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor [48:05] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [49:34] About Katie Gutierrez Website | Twitter | Instagram Katie Gutierrez is the author of the national bestselling debut novel More Than You’ll Ever Know , which is also a Good Morning America Book Club pick for June 2022. She is a National Magazine Award finalist whose writing has appeared in TIME , Harper’s Bazaar , The Washington Post , Longreads , and more. She has an MFA from Texas State University and lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and their two kids.…

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Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:37

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In Episode 131, Catherine (@gilmoreguide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2022. We each share our top 5 backlist books from 2022, some underrated backlist gems, and our backlist reading stats. Catherine and I both had a successful year of backlist reading, despite both of us experiencing major life events. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Join our Patreon Community ($7/mo Superstars) to get Double Booked, a monthly podcast series where either Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books or Susie from Novel Visits on alternate months) and I each share 2 backlist books we loved. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine’s and Sarah’s 2022 backlist reading stats. Sarah’s backlist reading was more spread out during the year. Sarah and Catherine both had fairly successful backlist reading in 2022! How they incorporate backlist titles for the Double Booked episodes. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2022 [6:14] Sarah The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:11] We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:19] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:20] Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] Catherine The 25th Hour by David Benioff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:21] The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:39] The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O’Rourke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:53] Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:28] Champagne Supernovas by Maureen Callahan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:11] Underrated Backlist Gems [46:08] Sarah The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:09] My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:44] Catherine 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shahak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:12] Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:28] Other Books Mentioned City of Thieves by David Benioff [8:22] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [10:53] The Passengers by John Marrs [12:56] The Minders by John Marrs [12:59] The Marriage Act by John Marrs (May 2, 2023) [13:06] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell [14:16] I am, I am, I am by Maggie O’Farrell [14:40] This Must Be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell [14:45] Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener [22:38] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley [29:55] American Predator by Maureen Callahan [41:55] The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak [46:17] Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson [47:14] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [48:07] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [48:26] Other Links Elisabeth Kübler-Ross | Five Stages of Grief (the Kübler-Ross model) About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 130: Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 51:07

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Welcome to the Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine has 6 repeat authors from her 8 books, and Sarah has 4! Catherine’s picks are leaning more literary, while Sarah is focusing on more commercial fiction. One 5-star book already from Sarah’s selections. Plus, their #1 picks for winter release. Winter 2023 Book Preview [4:34] JANUARY Sarah’s Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:56] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:39] Catherine’s Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:05] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:02] FEBRUARY Sarah’s Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] Time’s Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:10] Catherine’s Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:38] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:25] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:43] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] MARCH Sarah’s Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:31] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:31] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] Catherine’s Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:46] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [7:24] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [14:29] People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [14:31] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [14:52] Ghosts by Dolly Alderton [15:13] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [18:13] Winterland by Rae Meadows [18:49] The Power by Naomi Alderman [23:16] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [24:14] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [25:22] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [25:40] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [26:29] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [33:06] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [37:12] Defending Jacob by William Landay [39:00] The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai [42:40] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [45:23] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [48:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:34] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox’s 10 Commandments…

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Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:09:14

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Our 2022 year-end reading roundup continues today with our Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Backlist Read in 2022, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, this year I’m sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Check out my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide ! My 2023 Reading Tracker is out! This year, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., I will no longer be selling it for $14.99 here on my website). Learn more about the Tracker here and become a Superstars Patron to purchase here ! Highlights My thoughts on 2022 for the podcast — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie’s and Sarah’s 2022 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community’s picks. 2022 Genre Awards [18:13] Sarah The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] The Golden Season by Madeline Kay Sneed | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:39] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:19] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:36] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:35] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:27] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:27] Never Simple by Liz Sheier | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:20] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:01] Upgrade by Blake Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:52] More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:22] The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:51] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:04] Solito by Javier Zamora | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:53] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:15] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:53] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:10] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:21] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16] Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:16] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:45] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:24] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:07] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:48] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:44] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:49] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:08] Patrons Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:06] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:14] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:41] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:21] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:17] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:53] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:33] Book Lovers by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:06] Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:36] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:31] Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:46] Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:43] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:00] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:04] Beartown by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:54] Other Books Mentioned Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [9:41] People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [9:51] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley [11:09] Flight by Lynn Steger Strong [11:12] Trespasses by Louise Kennedy [11:13] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [20:45] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [20:53] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid [23:36] The Winners by Fredrik Backman [23:47] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott [25:50] I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy [25:57] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [29:40] Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [29:50] The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka [29:53] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [30:44] Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt [35:47] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [39:17] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell [42:04] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett [43:38] How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, LPC [44:42] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [47:13] Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez [49:19] The Bodyguard by Katherine Center [49:22] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch [50:02] Recursion by Blake Crouch [50:03] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger [51:50] How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu [52:22] Babel by R. F. Huang [52:42] A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross [53:55] The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [54:03] Hide by Kiersten White [54:25] Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon [55:38] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez [57:54] The Cartographers by Peng Shepard [58:14] The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:27] The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:31] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow [1:02:24] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant [1:04:20] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [1:04:36] Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [1:04:44]…

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Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) 54:37

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Our 2022 year-end reading roundup starts today with Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ). This year, we’re splitting our wrap-up into two episodes: Superlatives and Genre Awards (coming in mid-December). We have 17 Superlatives categories for you, including Most and Least Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Book I Hated that Everyone Else Loved, and more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Check out my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide ! My 2023 Reading Tracker will be coming out in early December! This year, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e. I will no longer be selling it for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here ! Highlights Our best books of the year from 17 categories, including: Most and Least Deserving of the Hype Underrated Gems Favorite Fiction and Nonfiction on Audio The Book You Flew Through Biggest Surprise Best Heartwarming Book A 2022 Book You Missed, but Plan to Read 2022 Superlatives [5:27] Sarah Carris Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:13] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:16] Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:39] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:30] More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:33] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:08] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:07] The Winners by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:20] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:09] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:27] The Local by Joey Hartstone | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:48] People Person by Candice Carty-Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:18] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:53] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:51] Love and Saffron by Kim Fay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:47] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:08] Susie Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:17] The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:12] When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:17] Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:21] Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:31] Every Summer After by Carley Fortune | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:23] Solito by Javier Zamora | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:28] We Spread by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:48] Can’t Look Away by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:37] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton ( December 6, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:52] The Winners by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:40] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:54] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:14] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:17] This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] Babel by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:44] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [7:24] The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale ( December 6, 2022 ) [12:51] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas [19:10] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [23:30] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [28:39] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [32:42] Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering [32:43] The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz [33:31] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [33:33] Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton [36:00] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [38:30] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 127: Fall 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:16

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In the Fall 2022 Book Preview , Catherine ( Gilmore Guide to Books ) and I shared our 16 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December 2022. In today’s episode, we’re going to circle back to update you on the books we’ve had a chance to read — or at least attempt. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights We discuss how the types of books released in the fall seem to have changed. Sarah comes back with two 5-star books! Catherine and Sarah share their Fall 2022 reading stats and success rates. The reading experience was a roller coaster ride from stellar picks, to middling reads, and 3 DNFs between the two of us. The best and worst picks from the Fall 2022 Book Preview . Books We Read Before the Preview [5:14] Sarah’s Picks: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:14] Fall 2022 Circle Back [9:43] August Catherine’s Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:49] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:42] September Sarah’s Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:27] Catherine’s Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:04] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:06] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:24] October Sarah’s Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:05] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:47] Catherine’s Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:26] November Sarah’s Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:04] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:08] Catherine’s Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] December Sarah’s Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:55] Catherine’s Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:52] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:14] Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro [8:45] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:43] The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [16:01] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [20:34] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:35] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [25:10] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell [27:17] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [33:01] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [41:36] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [45:02] My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [46:05] The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [49:30] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [49:52] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [49:55] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 126: Behind the Scenes of Producing Audiobooks (with Karen Dziekonski of Penguin Random House Audio) + Audiobook Recommendations 55:17

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In Episode 126, audiobook producer Karen Dziekonski from Penguin Random House Audio joins me for today’s deep-dive discussion. Karen takes us behind the scenes from the growth of audiobooks in the industry to the ins and outs of how audiobooks are produced. Plus, Karen shares her audiobook recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What it means to be an audiobook producer and Karen’s career progression. How the landscape has changed for audiobooks over the past 20 years. The days of abridged audiobooks and the process of editing down a print book. The types of books today that make it to the audiobook format. The process of auditioning an audiobook narrator, including deciding on celebrities or full-cast recordings. How much the author’s relationship has grown to incorporate production input — especially for books in translation or featuring foreign language text. The decisions behind when the author narrates their own audiobook — fiction vs nonfiction. How producers court celebrities to narrate audiobooks. A bit about post-production editing of audiobook performances and checking for errors. How much the audiobook segment has grown over the past decade and the anticipated continued trajectory. Karen’s Audiobook Recommendations [38:12] Two OLD Audiobooks She Loves Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [38:31] The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, narrated by Jayne Entwistle | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [40:25] Two NEW Audiobooks She Loves Bittersweet by Susan Cain, narrated by the author | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [42:42] Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, narrated by the author | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [44:57] How She Feels About Talking About Books She DOESN’T Love [48:40] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor ( January 3, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [50:25] Last 5-Star Book Karen Read The Maid by Nita Prose | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Libro.fm [52:57] Other Books Mentioned Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng, narrated by Lucy Liu [1:37] 41-Love: A Memoir by Scarlett Thomas [8:57] Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, narrated by Megan McDowell [17:18] The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, narrated by Julia Roberts [28:52] Sparring Partners: Novellas by John Grisham, narrated by Ethan Hawke, Jeff Daniels, and others [32:58] Angels in America by Tony Kushner, narrated by Nathan Lane (and the full Broadway cast) [34:22] What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D. Ph.D. [36:33] The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley [41:59] Quiet by Susan Cain [43:31] The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A Novel by Tom Hanks ( May 9, 2023 ) [48:55] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey [49:55] Other Links Ep. 81: Behind the Scenes of Narrating Audiobooks with Julia Whelan About Karen Dziekonski Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Karen Dziekonski, VP, Audio Production for the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, has been an influential member of the audiobook industry for over twenty years. Starting at Random House in 2000, Karen has produced thousands of audiobooks and forged strong collaborations with bestselling and debut authors, celebrities, and professional narrators. An excellent problem-solver and active collaborator, Karen leads a team of elite, award-winning producers in the day-to-day operation of one of the most successful audio publishers in the United States. She lives on Long Island, New York, with her chef husband and two daughters.…

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Ep. 125: 2022 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 54:42

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In Episode 125, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I are back for our 2nd annual Debuts Special. Today we’re sharing our favorite debut novels from 2022 (so far)! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year and we talk about some upcoming sophomore novels (and their debuts) that are on our radar. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights We discuss why debut books often feel more polished. A full breakdown of our 2022 debut-related stats. Debuts we love, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2022 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Upcoming Sophomore Novels Favorite Debuts of 2022 (so far) [8:47] Sarah Never Simple by Liz Scheier | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:57] More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:43] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:14] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:52] Susie Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:05] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:37] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:57] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman ( November 8 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:31] Favorite Backlist Debuts [33:18] Sarah Finding Freedom by Erin French | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:21] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] Susie A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:14] Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:57] Upcoming Sophomore Novels [44:30] Sarah Debut : Don’t Know Tough by Eli Cranor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Upcoming : Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor (April 4, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:59] Debut : His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:46] Upcoming : Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie ( June 13, 2023 ) | Amazon [49:05] Susie Debut : Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:32] Upcoming : Old Flame by Molly Prentiss ( April 11, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:54] Debut : The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] Upcoming : The Whispers by Ashley Audrain ( July 2023 ) [50:54] Other Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [9:24] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [9:35] Corrections in Ink by Keri Blakinger [9:39] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [9:50] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond [10:39] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Wells [10:43] Inheritance by Dani Shapiro [10:45] Writers & Lovers by Lily King [13:12] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [15:11] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff [37:32] The One by John Marrs [39:56] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker [40:32] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [43:29] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton ( December 6 ) [43:58] Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich [45:56] When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister [48:22] About Susie Boutry Blog | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 124: Candice Carty-Williams (Author of People Person) + Book Recommendations 46:59

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Candice Carty-Williams joins me for a spoiler-free discussion of her sophomore novel, People Person . In People Person , Candice writes about serious issues in a light-hearted way that’s full of dry humor. She explores questions of obligation to family — especially family to whom you were not previously close. Plus, Candice shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Candice’s inspiration behind this story and what it was like writing during a lockdown. The big differences between Candice’s first version of People Person and the final book. How Candice’s own experiences impacted writing the character of Cyril and his 5 children. Her decision to portray Cyril as a likable guy, despite him being an absent parent. Candice talks about whether she’d consider a follow-up book to People Person . What being a ‘people person’ means to Candice, and how she decided on the title. How Candice and her publisher decided on the marketing synopsis for People Person . Why she said in the Acknowledgments section of People Person that this was a novel she didn’t think she’d be able to finish. Candice’s Book Recommendations [21:26] Two OLD Books She Loves The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:47] Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:43] Two NEW Books She Loves Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:24] Hope and Glory by Jendella Benson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:01] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest ( February 28, 2023 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:32] Last 5-Star Book Candice Read Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] Other Books Mentioned Jaws by Peter Benchley [30:00] White Teeth by Zadie Smith [34:52] About Candice Carty-Williams Website | Twitter | Instagram Candice Carty-Williams is a writer and the author of the Sunday Times (London) bestselling Queenie , which was been shortlisted by Goodreads for book of the year in 2019. In 2016, Candice created and launched the Guardian and 4th Estate BAME Short Story Prize , the first inclusive initiative of its kind in book publishing. Candice has written for The Guardian , i-D , Vogue , every iteration of The Sunday Times (London), Beat magazine, Black Ballad , and more. She will probably always live in South London.…

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Ep. 123: Nikki Erlick (Author of The Measure) + Book Recommendations 43:56

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In Episode 123, Nikki Erlick joins me to discuss (spoiler-free!) her debut novel, The Measure , and share her book recommendations. A both otherworldly and of our time story, in a symbolic way rather than a literal way. The Measure will absolutely be one of my favorite books of 2022! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Nikki’s inspiration for The Measure . How she incorporated Ancient Greek mythology about fate in her writing. The ways COVID-19 pandemic influenced and impacted her novel. How she decided to take her story to a place of healing, peace, and hope. Nikki’s path to publication as a debut author. The comparable books and authors Nikki names for read-alikes. Nikki’s process for weaving together the wide variety of societal implications into her story. Whether Nikki thinks she’d open the box featured in The Measure …and how she’d live her life if she were a short stringer. Nikki’s Book Recommendations [29:18] Two OLD Books She Loves Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:35] Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] Two NEW Books She Loves The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] End of the World House by Adrienne Celt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:30] One Genre of Books She DOESN’T LOVE [36:33] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson ( September 27 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:12] Last 5-Star Book Nikki Read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:51] Other Books Mentioned The Power by Naomi Alderman [14:48] The One by John Marrs [15:00] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [15:12] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [30:20] Exhalation by Ted Chiang [30:59] The Book of M by Peng Shepherd [34:11] Severance by Ling Ma [35:37] Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister [36:00] The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas [37:10] Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [37:26] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [37:51] The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King [38:23] The Shining by Stephen King [38:43] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson [39:28] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles [42:15] About Nikki Erlick Website | Twitter | Instagram Nikki Erlick is a writer and editor whose work has appeared on the websites of New York magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, the Huffington Post, Indagare Travel, BookTrib, and the Verge. As a travel writer, she explored nearly a dozen countries on assignment—from rural villages in France to the arctic fjords of Norway. As a ghostwriter, she has lent her voice to CEOs, academics, and entrepreneurs. She graduated Harvard University summa cum laude and is a former editor of the Harvard Crimson . She earned a master’s degree in global thought from Columbia University. The Measure is her first novel.…

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Ep. 122: Doubled Booked with Catherine (September 2022) 56:12

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Double Booked is a monthly series, available to my Superstars patrons , where a co-host and I each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn’t love, and 1 upcoming release we’re excited about). In these more candid episodes, I talk more about my own reading, and share tons of books that I don’t share on any other public forum. Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits alternate months co-hosting with me. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). As a Superstars patron, you’ll get access to the Double Booked monthly bonus podcast series Double Booked, Summer Shelves (the annual companion to my Summer Reading Guide) my annual Rock Your Reading Tracker . Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine brings some books that are “so far under the radar, they’re off the grid.” Sarah has some wide-ranging picks with 4 own-voices stories and genres outside her comfort zone. Plus, both new releases are publishing next week! So, you won’t have to wait long for them. Sarah’s & Catherine’s Book Recommendations [4:49] Two OLD Books They Love Sarah: Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:50] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:43] Catherine: Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:15] Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:21] Two NEW Books They Love Sarah: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:23] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] Catherine: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:00] The Pink Hotel by Liska Jacobs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:41] One Book They DIDN’T LOVE Sarah: The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:28] Catherine: Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] One NEW RELEASE They Are Excited About Sarah: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:08] Catherine: Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] Other Books Mentioned Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley [11:27] The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta [20:20] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder [20:22] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:24] American Royals by Katharine McGee [20:25] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [27:04] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi [27:11] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [27:13] Deacon King Kong by James McBride [28:20] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [31:57] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [37:48] Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow [38:01] Joan by Katherine J. Chen [40:35] The One by John Marrs [45:55] Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams [50:31] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [53:09] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 121: Fall 2022 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:42

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Welcome to the Fall 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights This episode marks the 3-year anniversary of the seasonal previews! Catherine brings in some variety with her fall picks, including 3 debuts and 3 return authors. Sarah’s picks include 3 sophomore novels and 2 debut novels. Two 5-star books from Sarah’s selections. Catherine and Sarah share their #1 picks for fall release. Fall 2022 Book Preview [4:07] August Sarah’s Pick: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:55] Catherine’s Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:26] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:05] September Sarah’s Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:41] Catherine’s Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:04] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] October Sarah’s Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:55] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:00] Catherine’s Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:51] November Sarah’s Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:45] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:07] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:16] Catherine’s Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18] December Sarah’s Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:35] Catherine’s Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Other Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [5:47] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:03] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:47] The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [17:07] The One by John Marrs [19:34] The Passengers by John Marrs [19:45] Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews [20:48] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [22:16] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:31] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [24:10] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell [26:45] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [30:52] Dominicana by Angie Cruz [32:23] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [36:05] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson [40:25] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:55] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [45:20] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [48:46] My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [49:45] The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis [49:47] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 120: Summer 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:27

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In Episode 120, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I circle back to the books we shared in the Summer 2022 Book Preview — now that we’ve actually had a chance to read them. Returning to our 12 summer releases, we take a look at what worked and what didn’t. Also, with both of our personal lives demanding more of our attention lately, our reading lives have definitely been impacted. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Sarah had a 5 star book! Catherine and Sarah share their Summer 2022 reading stats and success rates. The best and worst picks from the Summer 2022 Book Preview . Books We Read Before the Preview [6:38] Sarah’s Picks: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:20] Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:27] Summer 2022 Circle Back [6:38] June Sarah’s Picks: These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:59] The Measure by Nikki Erlick (June 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:19] Catherine’s Picks: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:10] Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:40] Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer (June 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:03] July Sarah’s Picks: Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:49] The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart (July 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] Catherine’s Picks: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:45] Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] August Catherine’s Pick: Bookish People by Susan Coll (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:50] Other Books Mentioned Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe [4:33] Corrections in Ink by Keri Blakinger [4:35] The Midcoast by Adam White [4:40] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder [4:42] The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger [8:57] Election by Tom Perrotta [17:48] The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta [22:02] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [23:38] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [23:42] The One by John Marrs [24:08] The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin [26:45] I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez [33:15] Finding Me by Viola Davis [36:05] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [45:25] Now Is Not the Time To Panic by Kevin Wilson ( November 8, 2022 ) [46:15] Other Links Sarah’s Bookshelves 2022 Summer Reading Guide About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.…

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Ep. 119: Keri Blakinger (Author of Corrections in Ink) + Book Recommendations 49:53

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In Episode 119, Keri Blakinger joins me to discuss her debut memoir, Corrections in Ink , a mind-blowing personal story, also speaks to the broader issues of addiction and women in the prison system. Keri went from being an elite figure skater in her youth to being arrested for possession of heroin while a student at Cornell, and then serving two years in the New York prison system. In her memoir, Keri is self-reflective, sharing what is ultimately a hopeful and redemptive story, despite the dark places it goes along the way. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights When and why Keri decided to share her story in book form. How the pandemic impacted her journalism career and writing her memoir. The connection between her figure skating, her mental health, and her drug addiction. Some of the bigger surprises she experienced in prison. How Keri thinks she managed to overcome the statistics and “make good on a second chance.” An example of the ways inmates work around some of the arbitrary and unwritten rules of jail. All about ‘books in jail’: requesting and ordering books, time allotted to reading, access, and prison libraries. Keri’s personal reading experience in jail and covering this topic as a journalist. Current issues Keri is investigating within the prison system. Keri’s Book Recommendations [32:02] Two OLD Books She Loves Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:17] The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:30] Breathing Fire by Jaime Lowe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:33] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About A Deal with the Devil by Pamela Colloff ( November 2023 ) | [44:04] Last 5-Star Book Keri Read Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:20] Other Books Mentioned On Lynchings by Ida B. Wells-Barnett ( new edition on November 15, 2022 ) [26:43] Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson [27:13] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [29:30] The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger [29:42] Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman [30:28] The Keep by Jennifer Egan [30:32] About Keri Blakinger Website | Twitter | Instagram Keri Blakinger is a Texas-based investigative reporter and the author of the Corrections in Ink , a memoir tracing her path from figure skating to heroin addiction to prison and, finally, to life as a journalist covering mass incarceration. Currently reporting for The Marshall Project , her work covering criminal justice, has previously appeared in VICE , the New York Daily News , the BBC, and The New York Times . She previously worked for the Houston Chronicle and was a member of the Chronicle ‘s Pulitzer-finalist team in 2018. Her 2019 coverage of women’s jails for The Washington Post Magazine helped earn a National Magazine Award.…

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Ep. 118: Editing Literary Fiction with Caroline Zancan (Senior Editor at Henry Holt) + Book Recommendations 51:24

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In Episode 118, Caroline Zancan, Senior Editor at Henry Holt , joins me for another episode in the Genre 101 series — this time with a twist. Caroline answers behind-the-scenes questions about editing literary fiction, as well as a deep dive into the genre itself. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements I’d love your feedback on the podcast! Please take a moment to complete my 2022 Podcast Survey ! Highlights How Caroline got into editing: right place, right time, and Craigslist. The varying college degrees, the wide range of colleagues’ previous careers, and whether there’s a typical career path to becoming an editor. The je ne sais quoi factor and determining if a book is for Henry Holt. The entire process of book acquisition at Henry Holt — from determining what books to pursue and bidding on manuscripts to the approval process. Caroline’s preference for dealing with an author’s agent. The execution of a compatible vision for the editor-author relationship. The “right” length for a book and editing big-name authors. What the heck is ‘literary fiction’ and why there seems to be a lack of consensus about this question. Current trends in the literary fiction world. Caroline’s Book Recommendations [39:19] Two OLD Books She Loves Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:33] Trust Exercise by Susan Choi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:33] Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14] The Series of Books She DIDN’T Love Elena Ferrante Titles [45:46] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews ( August 2, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:32] Last 5-Star Book Caroline Read Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:40] Other Books Mentioned We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan [2:00] Happiness by Heather Harpham [2:17] The Parking Lot Attendant by Nafkote Tamirat [2:21] Sleepwalk by Dan Chaon [2:29] Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach [2:34] On Writing by Stephen King [29:08] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [40:48] I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley [44:58] Look Alive Out There by Sloane Crosley [45:00] About Caroline Zancan On Twitter Caroline Zancan is a Senior Editor at Holt, acquiring literary and upmarket fiction and memoir, and the author of We Wish You Luck and Local Girls . She is a graduate of Kenyon College and holds an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. Caroline lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their children.…

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Ep. 117: Annie Hartnett (Author of Unlikely Animals) + Book Recommendations 48:36

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In Episode 117, Annie Hartnett, author of Unlikely Animals , shares the intriguing backstory behind her new novel. She is wonderfully candid and shares interesting tidbits from the germ of the idea, through some of the editing process, all the way to the finished book and finding a publisher. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How interesting information transitions to the idea to write a book. The importance of voice in her stories. How she infuses comedy into her writing and embraces the potential for silliness. Annie shares the experience of having her second book under her belt and how that affects her confidence going forward. The difficulty in talking about and promoting a multi-faceted book. Cover design and summary decisions for Unlikely Animals . Why she chose to tell the story in the collective voice. The atmospheric place she lived when she began writing Unlikely Animals . Annie answers lightning round questions about some delightfully weird elements in the book. Annie’s Book Recommendations [33:09] Two OLD Books She Loves The Electric Woman by Tessa Fontaine | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [33:18] We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [34:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Walk the Vanished Earth by Erin Swan | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [36:30] More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [40:05] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson ( November 8, 2022 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [42:24] Last 5-Star Book Annie Read Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran | Amazon | Bookshop.org : [46:26] Other Books Mentioned Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett : [1:20] The Last Chairlift by John Irving ( October 18, 2022 ) : [20:54] The Mothers by Brit Bennett : [24:42] Our Town by Thornton Wilder : [28:04] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders : [28:15] Wild by Cheryl Strayed : [34:13] Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters : [35:27] When I’m Gone, Look for Me in the East by Quan Barry : [35:48] How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu : [37:16] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel : [37:38] Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel : [38:19] Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber : [40:45] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson : [42:45] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson : [45:30] Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson : [45:35] About Annie Hartnett Website | Twitter | Instagram In addition to her new book, Unlikely Animals , Annie Hartnett is the author of Rabbit Cake , which was listed as one of Kirkus Reviews ’s Best Books of 2017 and a finalist for the New England Book Award. She has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony, Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. She studied philosophy at Hamilton College, has an MA from Middlebury College, and an MFA from the University of Alabama. When she began writing Unlikely Animals , she was living in the groundskeeper’s house in a cemetery. She now lives in a small town in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and darling border collie, Mr. Willie Nelson.…

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Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) 51:55

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In Episode 116, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) joins me to talk about niching down from traditional genre categories into the micro genres we love. Over the past year, I have picked up on some key themes and types of books that I can generally count on for successful reading. Today, we’re putting them all in one special episode as Susie and I bring you a delightfully overflowing list of the micro genres that work for us, books from each, and why we love them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Micro Genres We Love [2:41] Books by Former or Current Attorneys [3:20] Sarah The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:08] & [6:11] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:13] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:15] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:18] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:20] The Eddie Flynn Series by Steve Cavanagh [6:24] The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:29] Fake by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:44] What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:52] Susie Whisper Network by Chandler Baker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:57] Frenzied but Favorable Family Dynamics [7:19] Sarah Commonwealth by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:39] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:44] Susie The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:31] The Children’s Crusade by Ann Packer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:44] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:07] French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:13] The Family Tabor by Cherise Wolas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:16] Suspenseful Books That Are Not Truly Thrillers,But That Publishers Market as Thrillers [11:09] Sarah The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:47] My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:59] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:31] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:46] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz (also retitled as The Undoing for the tie-in edition) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:00] Susie Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:09] The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:16] Hell No! Women’s Stories [16:22] Sarah Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:01] Susie Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:27] The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:33] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:46] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:05] Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky (June 14, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:12] City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:17] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:40] Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:51] Historical Fiction About Women Breaking the Stereotypes and Limitations of Their Time [19:19] Sarah Loving Frank by Nancy Horan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:44] Circling the Sun by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:13] The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:24] The Lunar Housewife by Caroline Woods (June 14, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:31] Susie Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:46] The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:06] Literary Angst [22:41] Sarah Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:55] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:08] Book Lovers by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:35] Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:07] On Writing by Stephen King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:11] What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:16] I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:26] Susie Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:51] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:00] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:09] Hell of a Book by Jason Mott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:27] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:29] Oral Histories [28:13] Sarah Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:21] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:23] Live From New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] These Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:51] From Scratch by Allen Salkin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:13] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:20] The Office by Andy Greene | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:29] Bourdain by Laurie Woolever | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:33] Voice From the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Trust No One [33:45] Sarah Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:35] Tangerine by Christine Mangan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:43] Susie I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Ian Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:25] Foe by Ian Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:33] Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:00] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:39] Sunburn by Laura Lippman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:53] Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:59] Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:03] Badass Female Athlete Fiction / Competition Novels [38:09] Sarah The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:37] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:51] The Turnout by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:02] The Unraveling of Mercy Louis by Keija Parssinen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:23] Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:41] Home or Away by Kathleen West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46] Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:07] We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:36] Faithful Friends / Ensembles [44:05] Sarah The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:10] Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25] Susie The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:45] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:08] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:25] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:44] Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:44] Other Books Mentioned Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman [4:20] Dare Me by Megan Abbott [13:39] Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [13:41] One Day in September by Simon Reeve [32:23] We Spread by Ian Reid (September 27, 2022) [35:53] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 115: Bonnie Garmus (Author of Lessons in Chemistry) + Book Recommendations 42:27

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In Episode 115, Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry , discusses the inspiration behind her best-selling debut novel, sexism in the workplace, and the story behind Six-Thirty the dog. Plus, Bonnie’s book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide , I introduced Summer Shelves , a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and is available in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Plus, as a patron you can listen to the monthly Superlatives bonus podcast episodes where I continue the discussion with every guest from the full-length episodes, as they answer 5 bookish “superlative” questions. Get Summer Shelves! Highlights Bonnie talks about her inspiration for Lessons in Chemistry and the main character, Elizabeth Zott, who began her book life in a previously unpublished book. Why Bonnie chose the professions featured in the book: scientist and television host on a cooking show. How Elizabeth’s rowing brings balance to the story. How her copywriting career played a role in the novel. The significance of the numerical names for the two dogs’ in Bonnie’s life: 99 (in her real life) and Six-Thirty (in the book). The real-life dog who inspired the fictional dog, Six-Thirty. The big message Bonnie would like both men and women to take away from the book. How Sarah and Bonnie feel about posthumously published work. Bonnie shares a little bit about her next book and how it compares to Lessons in Chemistry . Bonnie’s Book Recommendations [25:20] Two OLD Books She Loves The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:31] The Cider House Rules by John Irving | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:35] Two NEW Books She Loves Free Love by Tessa Hadley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:56] Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:48] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Billy Budd by Herman Melville | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:15] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley by Sean Lusk ( June 9 ) | Book Depository [36:37] Last 5-Star Book Bonnie Read Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:25] Other Books Mentioned The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne [3:20] The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt [26:24] A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving [28:43] The World According to Garp by John Irving [28:47] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [31:02] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel [31:46] Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee [35:11] The Need by Helen Phillips [40:29] Other Links Six-Thirty the dog on Instagram About Bonnie Garmus Website | Twitter | Instagram Bonnie Garmus is a copywriter and creative director who has worked widely in the fields of technology, medicine, and education. She’s an open-water swimmer, a rower, and mother to two pretty amazing daughters. Born in California and most recently from Seattle, she currently lives in London with her husband and her dog, 99. Lessons in Chemistry is her first novel.…

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Ep. 114: Summer 2022 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 48:49

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Welcome to the Summer 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out June through mid-August. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide , I introduced Summer Shelves , a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and is available in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Plus, as a patron you can listen to the quarterly bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get Summer Shelves! Highlights The summer theme lands on the spectrum of female relationships — some healthy and some toxic. Catherine is more optimistic for these summer releases. Debut novels make up 4 of Sarah’s 6 picks! Catherine and Sarah fall into an impromptu new game of Guess What Book This Sounds Like? Catherine shares a funny author meeting gaffe from her past. Catherine and Sarah share their #1 summer release picks. Summer 2022 Book Preview [2:33] June Sarah’s Picks: These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:11] The Measure by Nikki Erlick (June 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:08] Catherine’s Picks: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:16] Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:46] Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer (June 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] July Sarah’s Picks: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:12] Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:12] The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart (July 19) | Amazon [30:24] Catherine’s Picks: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (July 5) | Amazon [27:20] Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15] August Sarah’s Pick: Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:03] Catherine’s Pick: Bookish People by Susan Coll (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:57] Other Books Mentioned Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 12) [3:51] Normal People by Sally Rooney [6:52] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney [6:55] There There by Tommy Orange [9:44] Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades [10:00] American Predator by Maureen Callahan [11:00] The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin [11:57] Election by Tom Perrotta [14:51] The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta [15:11] The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger [18:50] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [19:53] Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven [20:10] Frances and Bernard by Carlene Bauer [22:54] The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer [24:42] Love and Saffron by Kim Fay [24:50] I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez [25:23] A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost [26:29] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [32:05] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [35:22] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [35:29] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [35:33] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [36:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [39:06] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [39:09] The Dry by Jane Harper [39:37] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker [40:23] Descent by Tim Johnston [41:08] The Stager by Susan Coll [44:19] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 113: Spring 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 47:24

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In the Spring 2022 Book Preview , Catherine ( Gilmore Guide to Books ) and I shared our most anticipated books that released April – May 2022. In today’s episode, we’re circling back to update you on the books we’ve had a chance to read — or at least attempted. Given my ongoing success rate with spring releases, I’m starting to wonder if that is just the best season for my type of books! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide , I’m introducing Summer Shelves , a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and is available in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Get Summer Shelves! Highlights Catherine and Sarah continue with fairly high success rates for 2022 so far. Sarah had three 5-star spring releases! Catherine and Sarah share their best and worst picks from the Spring 2022 Book Preview . Spring Books Read Before the Preview [5:08] Sarah’s Picks: Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:12] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:13] Catherine’s Pick: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:55] Spring Circle Back [3:34] April Sarah’s Picks: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:52] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:32] When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:22] Catherine’s Picks: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39] May Sarah’s Pick: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (May 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:06] Catherine’s Picks: Dark Circles by Caite Dolan-Leach (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] Elektra by Jennifer Saint (May 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:01] Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:24] Other Books Mentioned The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [12:27] What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins [13:58] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [18:46] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [21:28] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [22:13] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders [22:42] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini [28:13] Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [30:42] Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [31:02] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach [34:14] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [36:11] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [36:26] Circe by Madeline Miller [41:14] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [45:36] Other Links Smithsonian Magazine | The Transcontinental Railroad Wouldn’t Have Been Built Without the Hard Work of Chinese Laborers Smithsonian Magazine | What Archaeologists Are Learning About the Lives of the Chinese Immigrants Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 112: 2022 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:06:51

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Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, some deep backlist books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories featured in Sarah’s 2022 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I’m introducing Summer Shelves , a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you’ll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you’d like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here . You’ll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker . Our Summer Reading Guides Sarah’s 2022 Summer Reading Guide Susie’s 2022 Summer Reading Guide Summer Reading [4:23] Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guides [4:58] Sarah The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:29] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:12] Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:24] Susie For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:29] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:06] Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:32] Backlist Books That Are Great for Summer Reading [25:30] Sarah Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:53] Red Notice by Bill Browder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] The Fever by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:52] Susie Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:12] The Diver’s Clothes Lie Empty by Vendela Vida | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09] The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:15] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category [42:08] Something Light / Fun Sarah: Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46] Susie: Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:03] Something Fast Paced / Intense Sarah: Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 12, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:48] Susie: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (May 24, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:52] Something with a Bit More Substance Sarah: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:27] Susie: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:05] Something Different Sarah: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:45] Susie: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:23] Other Books Mentioned The Family by Naomi Krupitsky [6:53] The Turnout by Megan Abbott [7:01] Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [7:21] My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing [9:35] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [9:48] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates [9:48] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London [12:37] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [12:44] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [15:14] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [15:14] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau [15:14] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton [15:14] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [20:08] The Office by Andy Greene [20:57] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [30:15] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez [30:41] Moneyball by Michael Lewis [33:21] We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida [34:17] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [38:18] My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams [45:51] The Accident by Chris Pavone [55:54] The Expats by Chris Pavone [56:02] One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [1:04:10] Other Links The New York Times Magazine | What Happened to the Girls in Le Roy About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 111: Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Author of Take My Hand) + Book Recommendations 48:33

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In Episode 111, Dolen Perkins-Valdez (author of Take My Hand ) shares details about the real-life events that inspired the book about a tragic story and historical landmark in the battle for women’s rights. Dolen also talks about her research methods and a couple of key themes from the book. Take My Hand was a 5-star book for me and will be one of my favorite books of 2022! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What compelled Dolen to write this book, based on the true story of the Relf sisters. How Dolen shaped this real-life story into fiction and the liberties she allowed for her novel. Dolen’s research process and a bit of the behind the scenes of crafting the book. The theme of governmental coercion and exploitation of poor people. Dolen’s favorite genre of fiction as a reader. How Dolen first resisted defining herself as a Historical Fiction writer. The secret genre Dolen would like to explore one day. Dolen’s Book Recommendations [24:31] Two OLD Books She Loves We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:08] The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:06] Two NEW Books She Loves The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:58] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:12] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn ( March 29 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:49] Last 5-Star Book Dolen Read Miss Chloe by A. J. Verdelle ( May 10 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:22] Other Books Mentioned Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez [1:02] Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez [1:02] Black No More by George S. Schuyler [28:19] Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora by Sheree Renée Thomas (ed.), with short story “Sister Lilith” by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers [32:23] The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers [33:31] The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois [33:39] The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway [41:05] The Alice Network by Kate Quinn [42:40] Other Links Reuters | Henrietta Lacks’ Heirs Sue for Cut of Medical Research Profits. Are They Too Late? NPR | Henrietta Lacks’ family sues biotech company for profiting from ‘stolen’ cells About Dolen Perkins-Valdez Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of Wench and Balm . She was a finalist for two NAACP Image Awards and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for fiction, and she was awarded the First Novelist Award by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Dolen is the current Chair of the Board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. On behalf of the foundation, she has visited nearly every public high school in the District of Columbia to talk about the importance of reading and writing. She is currently Associate Professor in the Literature Department at American University and lives in Washington, DC with her family.…

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Ep. 110: Memoir / Essays 101 with Mary Laura Philpott (Author of Bomb Shelter) + Book Recommendations 53:37

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In Episode 110, Mary Laura Philpott (author of Bomb Shelter ) joins me for a deep dive into the memoir & essays genre, including the differences between a memoir and an essay collection, the level of involvement from editors and publishers, and how she personally approaches writing a memoir or essays. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Mary Laura talks about her latest book, Bomb Shelter . Where memoirs and essay collections fall on a spectrum. The fluidity of genre-labeling books. A bit about cover design and subtitles. How Mary Laura feels about the “Literary” label. The planning of an essay collection and their overarching themes. Balancing living life for its own sake and living life for good book content. How Mary Laura handles telling personal stories and the real people they feature. How Mary Laura handles memory and recall in her work. The fact-checking process for memoirs and essays. Mary Laura’s Book Recommendations [32:31] Two OLD Books She Loves Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:47] Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:57] Two NEW Books She Loves Let’s Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:49] Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] The CURRENT READING TREND She DOESN’T Love [45:35] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub ( May 17 ) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:15] Last 5-Star Book Mary Laura Read Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:03] Other Books Mentioned I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott [1:02] Raven Rock by Garrett Graff [30:14] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff [30:20] A Million Little Pieces by James Frey [32:23] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close [42:03] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [47:42] Siracusa by Delia Ephron [51:24] About Mary Laura Philpott Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Mary Laura Philpott is the author of the brand-new memoir, Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives , which has been named an Indie Next pick by booksellers nationwide, an Amazon Editor’s Choice selection, and a best book of the spring or most anticipated book of the year by publications ranging from the Washington Post to TODAY.com, among others. She is also the author of the national bestseller I Miss You When I Blink — which was named one of NPR’s Favorite Books of 2019 and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her writing has been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and other publications. Additionally, Mary Laura (yes, she goes by both names) is a former bookseller and was an Emmy-winning co-host of A Word on Words , the literary interview program on Nashville Public Television. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family.…

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Ep. 109: Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:22

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Welcome to the Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April – May 2022. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements In conjunction with my upcoming 9th annual Summer Reading Guide, I will be releasing a companion for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo)! The companion is called Summer Shelves and will feature backlist reading recommendations from former podcast guests. Plus, both Catherine and Susie will be contributing book recommendations! Both the 2022 Summer Reading Guide and Summer Shelves will launch on Tuesday, May 17. Sign up here , and select the Superstars tier to get this guide and more bonus content. Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share the key to their recent high success rate and try to go in cold to new books. Sarah’s second 5 star book of 2022! Catherine and Sarah share their #1 spring release picks. Spring 2022 Book Preview [3:34] April Sarah’s Picks: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:06] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:54] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:48] When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:24] Catherine’s Picks: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:24] An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:09] Dark Circles by Caite Dolan-Leach (May 10*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:15] May Sarah’s Pick: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (May 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37] Catherine’s Picks: Elektra by Jennifer Saint (May 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:34] Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:47] Other Books Mentioned A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan [10:23] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott [15:34] The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik [19:35] A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum [28:09] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [28:18] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [29:37] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach [33:02] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [33:35] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [34:05] If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha [38:14] Ariadne by Jennifer Saint [38:55] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [40:57] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [41:03] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [43:19] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [44:00] *Book’s release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 94: Mysteries & Thrillers 101 with Kimberly McCreight (Author of Friends Like These) + Book Recommendations 51:16

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In Episode 94, Kimberly McCreight (author of Friends Like These ) joins me to deep dive into the mysteries & thrillers genre (including the difference between a mystery and a thriller, how involved authors are in deciding their books’ titles, and what makes a great twist…and to talk about the inspiration behind her new novel. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A bit about Friends Like These including Kimberly’s inspiration for this story. The difference between a mystery and a thriller. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining which sub-genre their books will live in. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books’ titles. How Kimberly comes up with her titles and what makes a good title. If manuscripts are ever submitted without a working tile. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books’ jacket copy. What makes a good twist / ending. How Kimberly threads in her red herrings to lay the groundwork for a good twist. How Kimberly keeps her twists fresh amid the sea of thrillers out there. Whether Kimberly reads a lot within the thriller genre. Where Kimberly gets her inspiration from (or, more accurately, doesn’t get her inspiration from). Kimberly’s Book Recommendations [38:52] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:24] Three Women by Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:48] Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:49] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:37] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:13] Last 5 Star Book(s) Kimberly Read [49:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon [48:49] Other Books Mentioned Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight [2:50] Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews [12:32] Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight [17:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [27:59] Animal by Lisa Taddeo [41:55] Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore [45:41] Other Links Picture of the real life upstate New York house that inspired the house in Friends Like These . About Kimberly Website | Instagram | Twitter Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia , which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards and was called Entertainment Weekly ’s Favorite Book of the Year. Reconstructing Amelia has been optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films. Ms. McCreight’s second adult novel, Where They Found Her , was a USA Today bestseller and a Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year. She is also the author of The New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers ( The Outliers, The Scattering and The Collide ), optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon’s Pacific Standard. Her next novel, an adult mystery set in Park Slope, is forthcoming in 2020. Ms. McCreight attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two daughters.…

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Ep. 93: Fall 2021 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:14

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Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out August – December 2021. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we’re sharing 5 this month) that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Why Sarah isn’t currently excited about the types of books that traditionally comes out in the Fall. Why Sarah doesn’t mind dislikable characters in dysfunctional family stories. The new mystery / thriller sub genre Catherine is coining. Fall 2021 Book Preview [5:49] August Catherine’s Picks: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (August 3) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:59] The Women of Troy by Pat Barker Sweeney (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:00] The Guide by Peter Heller (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:43] September Sarah’s Picks: Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:58] Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:38] L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:12] Catherine’s Picks: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:44] Unbound by Tarana Burke (September 14) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:42] Em by Kim Thuy (September 28) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:13] October Sarah’s Picks: We Are Not Like Them by Jo Piazza and Christine Pride (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:24] My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:28] No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield (October 12) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:19] Oh William by Elizabeth Strout (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:25] Catherine’s Picks: Fight Night by Miriam Toews (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:56] The Book of Mother by Violane Huisman (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:13] November Sarah’s Picks: O Beautiful by Jung Yun (November 9) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:30] Other Books Mentioned Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead [3:40] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight [6:03] All Together Now by Matthew Norman [6:43] Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler [6:57] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [6:57] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [7:05] Normal People by Sally Rooney [13:59] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney [13:59] The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker [18:36] The River by Peter Heller [22:43] Descent by Tim Johnston [24:18] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [24:31] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [26:11] The Knockoff by Jo Piazza and Lucy Sykes [26:15] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones [27:06] Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult [27:15] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha [27:52] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok [30:11] Waiting for Eden by Eliot Ackerman [37:57] Ru by Kim Thuy [38:25] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [40:51] Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout [41:43] Women Talking by Miriam Toews [43:26] Shelter by Jung Yun [44:50] The Missing Place by Sophie Littlefield [47:29] Anywhere But Here by Mona Simpson [50:09] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 92: Circling Back to Summer 2021 Preview Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 51:17

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In the Summer 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 86) , Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. But, we often haven’t read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season’s Book Preview now that we’ve at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Bonus Books Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we’re sharing 5 this month) that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Sarah’s and Catherine’s success rates from the Summer Preview. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2021 Preview episode . How Sarah differentiates between a DNF and a sample. How Catherine and I would prefer teenage characters speak in YA books. Summer 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:31] Sarah’s Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [5:34] The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:22] Catherine’s Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – Catherine’s Review) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:54] Circling Back: Summer 2021 Books [10:29] June Sarah’s Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [11:11] One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Catherine’s Picks: One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:25] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:10] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:47] July Sarah’s Picks: Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:51] Catherine’s Picks: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:51] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:53] Other Books Mentioned Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [8:34] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [17:13] Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:03] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [25:43] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall [26:07] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [26:07] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee [33:35] A Separation by Katie Kitamura [41:43] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 91: Caitlin Wahrer (Author of The Damage) + Book Recommendations 52:19

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In Episode 91, Caitlin Wahrer (author of The Damage ) shares how she decided to tackle sexual assault of a man by a man, how she felt about writing a gay male protagonist as a straight woman, and how the U.S. legal system is re-traumatizing for sexual assault victims. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Caitlin doesn’t use cases she actually worked on as inspiration for her fiction writing. How Caitlin decided to tackle sexual assault of a man by a man. How Caitlin felt about writing a story about a gay, male protagonist as a straight woman (and what the discussions with her publisher looked like). What it was like to work with a sensitivity reader. What it means to her when gay men and sexual assault survivors tell her The Damage had an impact on them. (rephrase). The biggest difference she discovered in the impact of sexual assault of a female vs. of a male. How the U.S. legal system is re-traumatizing for sexual assault victims, Caitlin’s view of the legal system’s biggest problems, and how she thinks it could be improved. The restorative justice process. Why attorneys make such great fiction writers. Caitlin’s Book Recommendations [31:19] Two OLD Books She Loves Know My Name by Chanel Miller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:34] Wild Seed by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:31] Two NEW Books She Loves The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:28] Bath Haus by PJ Vernon | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:35] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Cujo by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:12] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Dog Park by Sofi Oksanen (September 21, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:13] Last 5 Star Book(s) Caitlin Read [49:03] That Night by Gillian McAllister | Buy from Amazon [46:40] Other Books Mentioned Kindred by Octavia Butler [34:49] Salem’s Lot by Stephen King [46:13] About Caitlin Instagram Caitlin is a Maine girl through and through. She was born to two hippies who raised her in a small town in central-southern Maine without a single stoplight in it. Caitlin left the state for four years to study criminal justice and marriage and family studies at a college in Pennsylvania. She returned to Maine after graduation to attend law school and practice law. She and her husband live in southern Maine with their dog.…

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Ep. 90: Megan Abbott (Author of The Turnout) + Book Recommendations 48:02

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In Episode 90, Megan Abbott (author of The Turnout ) shares how she chooses the worlds she writes about, the expectations of women in sports, and how she researches the worlds she writes about. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Where Megan got the inspiration for this story. Whether Megan feels The Turnout is her darkest book yet. How she turns off the “dark” part of her brain outside of writing. Megan’s interest in family dynamics and family entanglements. How Megan first started writing about female athletic worlds with a dark side. The pressure on young women to be perfect without seeming to exert any effort (i.e. “effortless perfection”). Whether she’d consider writing a book about figure skating. Sarah starts suggesting different sports Megan should write about next. The two old gymnastics memoirs that were big influences for Megan’s writing. Unhealthy parent / child sports relationships. How Megan researches the worlds she writes about. Megan’s trajectory towards writing more and more about adults. How Megan feels about writing for TV vs. writing books. We discuss publishers giving away too much in blurbs (especially for thrillers). Megan’s Book Recommendations [29:34] Two OLD Books She Loves In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] Passing by Nella Larsen | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [32:30] Two NEW Books She Loves Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light: Essays by Helen Ellis | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:47] Dream Girl by Laura Lippman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:07] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Middlemarch by George Eliot | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:17] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Collective by Alison Gaylin (November 2, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:13] Last 5 Star Book(s) Megan Read [44:15] Luster by Raven Leilani | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:15] Other Books Mentioned Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews [9:31] Little Girls in Pretty Boxes by Joan Ryan [17:14] Dancing on My Grave by Gelsey Kirkland [20:34] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [34:12] Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis [35:45] Misery by Stephen King [36:34] Sunburn by Laura Lippman [37:46] Dracula by Bram Stoker [39:49] About Megan Instagram Megan Abbott is the Edgar-winning author of the novels The Turnout , Give Me Your Hand , You Will Know Me , The Fever , Dare Me , The End of Everything , Bury Me Deep , Queenpin , The Song Is You and Die a Little . Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Salon, the Guardian, Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, and The Believer . Her stories have appeared in multiple collections, including the Best American Mystery Stories of 2014 and 2016. Her work has won or been nominated for the CWA Steel Dagger, the International Thriller Writers Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and five Edgar awards. Formerly a staff writer on HBO’s David Simon show, The Deuce , she is now co-creator, executive producer and show-runner of Dare Me , based upon her novel, for the USA Network and, internationally, Netflix. Born in the Detroit area, she graduated from the University of Michigan and received her Ph.D. in English and American literature from New York University. She has taught at NYU, the State University of New York and the New School University. In 2013-14, she served as the John Grisham Writer in Residence at Ole Miss. She is also the author of a nonfiction book, The Street Was Mine: White Masculinity in Hardboiled Fiction and Film Noir , and the editor of A Hell of a Woman , an anthology of female crime fiction. She has been nominated for many awards, including three Edgar Awards, Hammett Prize, the Shirley Jackson Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Folio Prize.…

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Ep. 89: Behind the Scenes of Indie Book Buying with Elizabeth Barnhill (Fabled Bookshop) + Book Recommendations 52:10

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In Episode 89, Elizabeth Barnhill (book buyer for Fabled Bookshop) goes behind the scenes about what it’s like to buy books for an independent bookstore. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Elizabeth got her job as book buyer at Fabled Bookshop with no “official” previous experience (and if the owner was nervous to hire someone with no experience). The most surprising thing Elizabeth discovered about being a book buyer. What Elizabeth’s relationship with publishing sales reps looks like (including how far in advance they meet). What happens when Elizabeth ends up not liking a book she’s ordered for the store. How far in advance of publication date Elizabeth reads and orders books. How Elizabeth factors in other readers’ opinions of a book into her orders (traditional media reviews, early readers on #bookstagram, etc). How Elizabeth handles ordering in relation to trends (and her take on the trends of 2021). How Elizabeth decides how many of a particular book to order. How COVID impacted her ordering. The biggest book buy she’s ever done for a single book. How Elizabeth decides how much of each order should comprise a specific genre. What the initial book buy for Fabled looked like when it first opened. How Elizabeth decides which books to feature most prominently around the store. If she hand sells books she doesn’t personally like. Elizabeth’s Book Recommendations [30:19] Two OLD Books She Loves The Iron House by John Hart | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:51] All Over But the Shoutin’ by Rick Bragg | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:35] Two NEW Books She Loves We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:38] The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:45] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:17] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (October 5, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:24] Last 5 Star Book(s) Elizabeth Read [49:18] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [49:26] Other Books Mentioned The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles [11:17] The Push by Ashley Audrain [15:34] American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins [16:14] Falling by T.J. Newman [20:04] Hostage by Clare Mackintosh [20:04] How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior [23:02] Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez [23:41] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney [24:24] Circe by Madeline Miller [29:14] The Unwilling by John Hart [30:55] The Hush by John Hart [33:17] The Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg [35:16] Ava’s Man by Rick Bragg [35:16] The Prince of Frogtown by Rick Bragg [35:16] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [36:06] The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg [37:20] Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts [41:08] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles [46:42] About Elizabeth Instagram Elizabeth Barnhill is the book buyer for Fabled Bookshop and Cafe located in Waco, TX. Originally from Alabama, she has lived in Texas for most of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Baylor University and worked as a speech pathologist before landing her dream job reading books for a living when Fabled opened in 2019. Elizabeth has been married for 25 years and has three kids in high school and college.…

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Ep. 88: Jesse Q Sutanto (Author of Dial A for Aunties) + Book Recommendations 47:49

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In Episode 88, Jesse Q. Sutanto (author of Dial A for Aunties ) shares her family background, how she integrated it into her novel, and her family’s reaction to the book. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Jesse’s inspiration for Dial A for Aunties . How Jesse managed to keep such an over-the-top plot out of eye-roll territory. What a typical Indonesian-Chinese wedding is like (and some things Jesse did at her own wedding). Why she included a letter to the reader explaining her personal background at the beginning of the book. Her family’s reaction to the book (given it’s partially inspired by them). If any of the real people characters in the book are based on have realized they’re “in the book.” How Jesse has 4 new books coming out next year (including a sequel to Dial A for Aunties ). If Gillian Flynn has retired from writing books and how she feels about the term “domestic thriller.” Jesse’s Book Recommendations [24:12] Two OLD Books She Loves Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:14] And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:58] Two NEW Books She Loves The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:26] The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:57] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:29] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa (September 14, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:26] Last 5 Star Book(s) Jesse Read [44:35] Circe by Madeline Miller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:35] Other Books Mentioned Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto [2:02] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini [30:06] A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini [30:42] Take it Back by Kia Abdullah [43:48] About Jesse Website | Instagram Jesse grew up going back and forth between Jakarta and Singapore and consider both places my homes. She was fortunate enough to do my Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford, which is surely one of the most gorgeous places in the world. She’s passionate about women’s rights and diversity in publishing. She regularly does giveaways where she critiques queries or the first few pages, and she’s especially interested in helping writers from marginalized communities.…

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Ep. 87: Tia Williams (Author of Seven Days in June) + Book Recommendations 43:35

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In Episode 87, Tia Williams (author of Seven Days in June) shares how she wrote such a meaty romance novel and what it’s like to be an author with chronic pain. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Tia’s inspiration for Seven Days in June. Whether Shane was inspired by anyone in her real life. How Tia went about writing a love story with such meat. Tia’s affection for supporting characters (and her favorite supporting character from Seven Days in June). Tia’s thoughts on an empowering kind of love (vs. the kind that makes you lose yourself). The problematic romance novels of the 1980’s. Tia’s experience pitching The Perfect Find and how it influenced her decision to include publishing industry commentary in Seven Days in June. What it’s like to be an author (and have a full-time day job) while suffering from chronic migraines. Tia’s experience talking about books while on dates. Sarah’s weirdly good luck with books by attorneys turned authors. Tia’s Book Recommendations [26:44] Two OLD Books She Loves I Don’t Want to Die Poor by Michael Arceneaux | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:52] Florida by Lauren Groff | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:17] Two NEW Books She Loves The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:24] Brat: An 80’s Story by Andrew McCarthy | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:01] Two Authors She DIDN’T LOVE Charles Bukowski | Bret Easton Ellis [35:16] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen (September 28, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:40] Last 5 Star Book(s) Tia Read [40:32] Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:38] Other Books Mentioned The Accidental Diva by Tia Williams [1:25] It Chicks by Tia Williams [1:28] Sixteen Candles by Tia Williams [1:28] The Perfect Find by Tia Williams [1:32] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams [1:57] Carry On by Rainbow Rowell [26:46] Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell [26:46] Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff [29:30] Matrix by Lauren Groff (out September 7, 2021) [31:11] American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis [36:54] Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis [36:18] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) [38:56] The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood [39:09] We Should All Be Feminsts by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie [41:02] About Tia Website | Instagram Tia began her career as a beauty editor at YM, Elle, Lucky, Glamour, and Essence. In 2004, her debut novel, The Accidental Diva hit shelves – and she went on to publish the It Chicks series and co-write Iman’s The Beauty of Color. Tia’s award-winning novel, The Perfect Find , is being adapted for a film starring Gabrielle Union for Netflix. Her latest novel, Seven Days in June (Grand Central Publishing), debuts in June 2021. Currently an Editorial Director at Estee Lauder Companies, Tia lives in Brooklyn with her daughter and her husband.…

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BONUS SNEAK PEEK: Beyond Bookstagram (June 2021) 16:54

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I’m thrilled to share the first episode of what will be a new bonus podcast episode series for $5/mo patrons of the show. To hear these episodes every month, join the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon Community ! BEYOND BOOKSTAGRAM is a bonus podcast series that highlights lesser known books that are not splashed all over Instagram (either backlist or under-the-radar newer books). A rotating featured patron shares 3 books she/he loves that are not splashed all over Bookstagram. And, I add my own commentary or research on the 3 books. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). If you join our Patreon Community (sign up here !), you also get: Sarah’s monthly Book Recommendations bonus podcast episode series…where I share my own book recommendations in the same format as the big show. I often share my thoughts on books here that I don’t share anywhere else. Monthly Superlatives bonus podcast episodes…each big show guest shares their picks for 5 bookish superlative categories (and I add in my own picks for some categories via editing). Our semi-new quarterly bonus podcast episode series called BOOK PREVIEW EXTRAS ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Weekly Real-Time Reading Newsletter…I share the books I’m reading (and DNF’ing) in real time. And, patrons share their own current reads in a Facebook discussion. This is the only place I share every single book I read and DNF. June Featured Patron Kristi Phillips is a 46 year old pediatric nurse practitioner living in the Chicago suburbs. She’s the mother of 3 kids ages 6-12. She reads pretty much anything except fantasy, science fiction, romance. Her favorite genres are literary fiction, literary mystery, memoir, and true crime. A couple of her all-time favorite books are: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai, The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne, and The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. She doesn’t mind crying when she reads! Kristi’s Beyond Bookstagram Recommendations [3:04] Dear Child by Romy Hausmann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:25] Plague Years: A Doctor’s Journey Through the AIDS Crisis by Dr. Ross Slotten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:26] The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:17] Other Books Mentioned The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Buy from Amazon [5:38] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon [5:48] The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels | Buy from Amazon [6:04] Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason | Buy from Amazon [6:04] Last Call by Elon Green | Buy from Amazon [6:04] Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews | Buy from Amazon [6:04] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [6:04] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [13:49] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [13:49] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Buy from Amazon [13:49] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel | Buy from Amazon [13:49]…

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Ep. 86: Summer 2021 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:36

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Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get (get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here !): Our new monthly bonus podcast episode series called BEYOND BOOKSTAGRAM where a featured patron shares 3 books she/he loves that are not splashed all over Bookstagram. Our semi-new quarterly bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Highlights Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Summer book picks. Summer 2021 Book Preview [5:57] June Sarah’s Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:17] One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:12] Catherine’s Picks: One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:12] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:42] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:23] July Sarah’s Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:43] Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:17] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:16] The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:58] Catherine’s Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – NEW PUBLICATION DATE) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:29] Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:27] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:00] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [6:42] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Buy from Amazon [6:42] The Takedown by Corrie Wang | Buy from Amazon [9:12] All Girls by Emily Layden | Buy from Amazon [9:17] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:15] Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [13:39] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:07] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [19:19] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi | Buy from Amazon [23:44] Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch | Buy from Amazon [27:50] What Could Be Saved by Liese O’Halloran Schwarz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:39] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:39] Abroad by Katie Crouch | Buy from Amazon [29:36] Whisper Network by Chandler Baker | Buy from Amazon [31:56] A Separation by Katie Kitamura ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:14] Room by Emma Donoghue | Buy from Amazon [39:27] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] An Untamed State by Roxane Gay ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:54] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon [44:27] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 85: Circling Back to Spring 2021 Preview Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:33

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In the Spring 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 80) , Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out April – May 2021. But, we often haven’t read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season’s Book Preview now that we’ve at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our new bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we’re sharing 5 this month) that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Sarah’s and Catherine’s success rates from the Spring Preview. Our Best and Worst picks from the Spring 2021 Preview episode . Which mythological character the characters in Olympus, Texas correlated to. Spring 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:42] Sarah’s Picks: What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins | Buy from Amazon [5:42] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon [5:57] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [6:05] Circling Back: Spring 2021 Books [5:42] April Sarah’s Picks: Sure, I’ll Be Your Black Friend by Ben Phillipe | Buy from Amazon [12:12] Catherine’s Picks: The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik | Buy from Amazon [7:25] Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney | Buy from Amazon [16:07] Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny | Buy from Amazon [20:33] May Sarah’s Picks: Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Buy from Amazon [29:15] Catherine’s Picks: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint | Buy from Amazon [25:49] The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker | Buy from Amazon [35:32] Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger | Buy from Amazon [44:49] June 1 Sarah’s Pick: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Buy from Amazon [40:47] Other Books Mentioned Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho | Buy from Amazon [14:57] Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:33] Anxious People by Fredrick Backman | Buy from Amazon [22:58] The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:39] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:33] Other Links Guest appearance on 10 Things to Tell You About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 84: Paula McLain (Author of When the Stars Go Dark) + Book Recommendations 49:10

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In Episode 84, Paula McLain (author of When the Stars Go Dark ) shares why decided to break from her previous style now, how nervous she was through the publication process, and her research into childhood trauma. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Paula decided to break from her historical fiction roots at this particular time in her career. Paula’s writing style and how it works with suspense. The point in Paula’s process where she figured out When the Stars Go Dark would contain so much of her personal history. Paula’s writing process and if it changed with When the Stars Go Dark given it was such a different kind of book than her previous work. How nervous Paula was to take this leap at different stages of the publication process. How Paula normally pitches new books to her publisher at this stage of her career…and how she had to pitch When the Stars Go Dark differently. Paula’s research into childhood trauma for this book. A bit of detail behind the concept of the “bat signal” from When the Stars Go Dark . Paula’s personal reading habits and how she reads while working on a new book. Paula’s Book Recommendations [28:42] Two OLD Books She Loves Longbourn by Jo Baker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:58] The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:03] Two NEW Books She Loves Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:21] Festival Days by Jo Ann Beard | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:35] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:19] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead (September 14, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:30] Last 5 Star Book(s) Paula Read [45:40] The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont (February 1, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:40] Other Books Mentioned Like Family by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon [1:30] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon [2:26] Love and Ruin by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon [4:57] The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold | Buy from Amazon [8:16] Circling the Sun by Paula McLain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:43] The Paris Wife by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon [13:19] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk | Buy from Amazon [17:56] Fear Less by Pippa Grange | Buy from Amazon [28:13] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:30] The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard | Buy from Amazon [38:46] Other Links “Why I Took a Vow of Celibacy” by Paula McLain, New York Times About Paula Website | Instagram Paula McLain is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Paris Wife , Circling the Sun , and Love and Ruin . On April 13th, 2021 she introduces her latest title, When the Stars Go Dark . Paula McLain was born in Fresno, California in 1965. After being abandoned by both parents, she and her two sisters became wards of the California Court System, moving in and out of various foster homes for the next fourteen years. When she aged out of the system, she supported herself by working as a nurses aid in a convalescent hospital, a pizza delivery girl, an auto-plant worker, a cocktail waitress–before discovering she could (and very much wanted to) write. She received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan in 1996. She is the author of The Paris Wife , a New York Times and international bestseller, which has been published in thirty-four languages. The recipient of fellowships from Yaddo, The MacDowell Colony, the Cleveland Arts Prize, the Ohio Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, she is also the author of two collections of poetry; a memoir, Like Family, Growing up in Other People’s Houses ; and a first novel, A Ticket to Ride . She lives with her family in Cleveland.…

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Ep. 83: 2021 Summer Reading Special with Susie from @NovelVisits 54:57

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In Episode 83, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, books for people who have time to dig into something big in the summer, and our #1 picks for the four of the five categories featured in Sarah’s 2021 Summer Reading Guide . This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Our Summer Reading Guides Sarah’s 2021 Summer Reading Guide Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guides [4:12] Sarah Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [4:17] Catch & Kill by Ronan Farrow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:45] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [12:40] Susie Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [6:08] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [9:52] A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:33] Books For People Who Have More Time to Dig Into Something Big in Summer (i.e. “Teacher Books”) [17:36] Sarah Wanderers by Chuck Wendig ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:08] Natchez Burning by Greg Isles ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [24:29] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [32:08] Susie Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes| Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:56] Jerusalem Maiden by Talia Carner | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:37] Fourth of July Creek by Smith Henderson | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:12] Our #1 Picks for Each Summer Reading Guide Category [37:56] Something Light / Fun Sarah: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:29] Susie: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (Susie’s Review) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:14] Something Intense / Fast-Paced Sarah: When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (April 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [42:41] Susie: The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [43:49] Something with a Bit More Substance Sarah: The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [45:07] Susie: Landslide by Susan Conley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [47:30] Something Different Sarah: Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [49:31] Susie: When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookhshop.org [51:27] Other Books Mentioned One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [5:48] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:56] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Buy from Amazon [14:00] 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [17:38] The Three by Sarah Lotz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:05] The Wanderers by Meg Howrey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:29] The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:53] The Bone Tree by Greg Isles ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:49] Mississippi Blood by Greg Isles | Buy from Amazon [24:49] The Deepest South of All by Richard Grant | Buy from Amazon [27:21] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:16] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:06] Other Links Spring 2021 Book Preview Podcast Podcast Episode 75: Ashley Audrain (Author of The Push) Podcast Episode 68: Eilene Zimmerman (Author of Smacked) About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 82: JoAnne Tompkins (Author of What Comes After) + Book Recommendations 50:53

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In Episode 82, JoAnne Tompkins (author of the debut novel What Comes After ) shares how her previous career inspired her to write this story, the real-life case that partially inspired the book, and how she wrote a character-driven novel that was also a page turner. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How JoAnne’s prior career as a trial lawyer, judicial officer, and mediator inspired her to become a writer. The real life case that inspired elements of the story in What Comes After . How JoAnne found her agent and the story of her selling What Comes After to Riverhead. How JoAnne took her characters on a journey that felt a bit like therapy without them actually going through traditional therapy. How she decided to make Isaac a Quaker and her own experience living in a Quaker community. What JoAnne did to make What Comes After introspective / character-driven AND a page turner. How JoAnne approaches writing (and how that changed over the course of writing this book). The most autobiographical part of the book. The story behind Rufus, the dog. JoAnne’s Book Recommendations [30:35] Two OLD Books She Loves Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:47] Atonement by Ian McEwan | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:12] Two NEW Books She Loves What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:44] A Swim in the Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:05] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:42] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Second Place by Rachel Cusk (May 4, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:28] Last 5 Star Book(s) JoAnne Read [47:40] Drive Your Plough Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:50] Other Books Mentioned What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins | Buy from Amazon [0:52] The New American by Micheline Aharonian Marcom | Buy from Amazon [25:18] Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout | Buy from Amazon [31:37] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:54] Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout | Buy from Amazon [32:54] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:42] Ben in the World by Doris Lessing | Buy from Amazon [43:48] The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:51] The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker | Buy from Amazon [45:04] A Life’s Work: On Becoming a Mother by Rachel Cusk | Buy from Amazon [46:23] About JoAnne Website | Instagram JoAnne Tompkins is the author of WHAT COMES AFTER , published April 2021 by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Her first career as a trial lawyer and mediator immersed her in lives disrupted by conflict, injury, and far too often violence and abuse. Yet, she discovered in many a resiliency and passion for life that continues to move her. Her written work explores the small moments that hold the possibility of transformation and for finding grace in life’s darkest times. Her short work has appeared in journals such as High Country News , Lithub , Writer in the World , Stratus: Journal of Arts and Writing . She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. She lives in Port Townsend, Washington.…

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Ep. 81: Behind the Scenes of Narrating Audiobooks with Julia Whelan (Audiobook Narrator) + Book Recommendations 51:40

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In Episode 81, audiobook narrator Julia Whelan goes behind the scenes of narrating audiobooks. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Julia started narrating audiobooks and a bit about her career path. How Julia got her breakout job narrating Gone Girl . How Julia typically gets hired to narrate an audiobook. How Julia decides which audiobooks she will and won’t narrate. How many audiobooks Julia narrates a year. Authors whose books she would love to record. Types of books Julia generally won’t narrate. How audiobook narration auditions look. How much authors are involved in the recording contract. Julia’s favorite author to narrate for. Julia’s process from when she gets hired to narrate a book through completion. How involved the author is in Julia’s preparation process. How Julia feels about narrating books written by men (and why she mostly narrates books written by women). How Julia feels about narrating male voices, accents, and memoirs (and details about narrating Educated by Tara Westover). How the increase in celebrity narrators has impacted the audiobook narration industry. Julia’s personal reading taste. Julia’s Book Recommendations [36:53] Two OLD Books She Loves The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Buy from Amazon [37:07] Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer| Buy from Amazon [39:11] Two NEW Books She Loves Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis | Buy from Amazon [41:36] Cloudmaker by Malcolm Brooks | Buy from Amazon [43:38] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte | Buy from Amazon [45:25] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (May 11, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [47:26] Last 5 Star Book(s) Julia Read [48:56] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [49:20] Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel | Buy from Amazon [49:20] Other Books Mentioned My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan | Buy from Amazon [1:22] Me Before You by JoJo Moyes | Buy from Amazon [9:18] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:52] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:52] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [16:06] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab | Buy from Amazon [22:34] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah | Buy from Amazon [24:50] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:17] Painted Horses by Malcolm Brooks | Buy from Amazon [43:44] Beach Read by Emily Henry | Buy from Amazon [47:34] Other Links Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, OR Podcast Ep. 56: Holly Root About Julia Website | Instagram | Twitter Having narrated over 400 audiobooks in all genres, Whelan is, by industry standards, considered one of the top narrators recording today. She’s repeatedly featured on Audiofile Magazine’s annual Best-Of Lists. She was named Audible’s Narrator of the Year in 2014 and is a Grammy-nominated audiobook director. She has acquired multiple Audies and SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts) Awards, including for the performance of her own novel, My Oxford Year . She has won dozens of Earphone Awards, The Audie Award for Best Female Narrator of 2019, and was presented with Audiofile Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Golden Voice Award in 2020. She attributes her distinctive style of narration to her ongoing passion for literature fueled by her decades of acting experience.…

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Ep. 80: Spring 2021 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:22

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Welcome to the Spring 2021 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out April – May 2021 (plus, 2 June 1 releases!). Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2021 blog post, which is coming out soon. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also some that I didn’t! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our new bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras ! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we’re sharing 5 this month) that we’re excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here ! Highlights Catherine and I’s prediction that books about the Roaring 20’s will make a comeback (due to a similar feeling once COVID-19 dissipates a bit). Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Spring book picks. Spring 2021 Book Preview [5:49] April Sarah’s Picks: What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins (April 13) | Buy from Amazon [5:49] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (April 13) | Buy from Amazon [13:43] Sure, I’ll Be Your Black Friend by Ben Phillipe (April 27) | Buy from Amazon [22:08] Catherine’s Picks: The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik (April 6) | Buy from Amazon [10:04] Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney (April 6) | Buy from Amazon [20:25] Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny (April 13) | Buy from Amazon [24:21] May Sarah’s Picks: Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann (May 4) | Buy from Amazon [28:37] Catherine’s Picks: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint (May 4) | Buy from Amazon [32:27] The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker (May 18) | Buy from Amazon [42:21] Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger (May 18) | Buy from Amazon [48:39] June 1 Sarah’s Picks: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 1) | Buy from Amazon [34:51] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (June 1) | Buy from Amazon [45:49] Other Books Mentioned Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik | Buy from Amazon [10:10] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:14] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:14] The Current by Tim Johnston ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:14] The Paris Wife by Paula McClain | Buy from Amazon [15:40] Circling the Sun by Paula McClain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:40] The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk | Buy from Amazon [18:25] The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:17] Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillipe | Buy from Amazon [22:23] I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:36] Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:27] All Adults Here by Emma Straub | Buy from Amazon [26:07] The Vacationers by Emma Straub | Buy from Amazon [26:31] The Big Rich by Bryan Burrough | Buy from Amazon [29:41] The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:26] Dark Horses by Susan Mihalic | Buy from Amazon [42:26] The Time in Between by Nancy Tucker | Buy from Amazon [43:44] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 79: Circling Back to Winter 2021 Preview Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:54

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Welcome to the first Winter 2021 Circle Back Episode with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! In the Winter 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 73), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2021. But, we often haven’t read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season’s Book Preview now that we’ve at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Winter 2021 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Winter 2021 Preview episode. A book Catherine liked, but that I DNF’d. Winter 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:17] Sarah’s Picks: The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:23] The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:13] What Could Be Saved by Liese O’Halloran Schwarz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:57] Catherine’s Picks: Zorrie by Laird Hunt ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:42] Circling Back: Winter 2021 Books [10:25] January Catherine’s Picks: Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson | Buy from Amazon [10:34] A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:22] February Sarah’s Picks: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:35] All Girls by Emily Layden | Buy from Amazon [18:00] Catherine’s Picks: Dark Horses by Susan Mihalic ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:09] March Sarah’s Picks: What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster | Buy from Amazon [25:31] The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan | Buy from Amazon [31:00] Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [40:04] Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge | Buy from Amazon [44:51] Catherine’s Picks: The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Buy from Amazon [29:13] How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue | Buy from Amazon [36:05] Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:39] The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:59] Other Books Mentioned Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Ed Tarkington ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:28] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:11] The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:11] Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson | Buy from Amazon [10:43] The Divines by Ellie Eaton | Buy from Amazon [18:45] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:26] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:26] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:39] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:16] Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:12] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [40:19] We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge | Buy from Amazon [45:20] Other Links Winter 2021 Book Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 78: Deep Backlist Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:24

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In Episode 78, Catherine Gilmore ( @gilmoreguide ) and I go deep into our backlists to share some of our favorite older books we haven’t talked about in a long time! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine’s take on why classics are so long. A book that totally shocked both of us when we read it years ago, but we wonder if would shock as much today given other books and movies that have come out since. Our inverse initial experiences with Anna Quindlen. Sarah’s “unicorn” book. Deep Backlist Books [2:25] Sarah Mudbound by Hillary Jordan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:42] Shelter by Jung Yun ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:09] The Charm School by Nelson DeMille | Buy from Amazon [20:18] Every Last One by Anna Quindlen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:34] Kindred by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [32:48] The Wanderers by Meg Howrey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:54] The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:53] The Miracle of St. Anthony by Adrian Wojnarowski | Buy from Amazon [48:17] Catherine The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender ( Catherine’s Review )| Buy from Amazon [8:28] The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope | Buy from Amazon [16:44] The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [23:54] The Garden of Last Days by Andre Dubus III | Buy from Amazon [29:55] Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin | Buy from Amazon [35:51] The Lay of the Land by Richard Ford (Catherine’s Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:09] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [45:12] The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor (Catherine’s Review) | Buy from Amazon [51:04] Other Books Mentioned When She Woke by Hillary Jordan | Buy from Amazon [5:50] The Butterfly Lampshade by Aimee Bender ( Catherine’s Review )| Buy from Amazon [11:46] Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:19] The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:30] The Gold Coast by Nelson DeMille | Buy from Amazon [21:00] Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen | Buy from Amazon [26:54] House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III | Buy from Amazon [31:55] The Martian by Andy Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:07] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:35] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:42] Wanderers by Chuck Wendig | Buy from Amazon [40:55] About Catherine Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 77: Syed M. Masood (Author of The Bad Muslim Discount) + Book Recommendations 52:15

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In Episode 77, Syed M. Masood (author of The Bad Muslim Discount ) joins me to talk about the evolution of The Bad Muslim Discount , writing about serious topics with humor, and what it’s like the publish 3 books in 18 months. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Syed’s inspiration for The Bad Muslim Discount . How early drafts of the book were different from the final version. The spectrum of levels of devotion to the Muslim faith covered in the book. Syed’s literary hero. How he felt about using irreverent humor to talk about religion (and why he chose to do this). Whether Anvar and Amir’s parents and grandmother are based on his real life parents and grandmother. How Syed used the theme of destiny in the book. How the immigrant experience is a condensation of the broader human experience. His connection to the game of Checkers, which plays a role in the story. What it was like for Syed to publish 2 books (one adult and one YA) within 6 months of each other. The process differences between writing adult and YA. Syed’s Book Recommendations [31:51] Two OLD Books He Loves The Plotters by Un-Su Kim | Buy from Amazon [32:03] My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:58] Two NEW Books He Loves This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry | Buy from Amazon [37:23] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [39:33] One Book He DIDN’T LOVE I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes | Buy from Amazon [43:39] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri (May 4, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [46:32] Last 5 Star Book Syed Read [49:09] The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers | Buy from Amazon [49:09] Other Books Mentioned The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood | Buy from Amazon [0:41] More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood | Buy from Amazon [22:58] On Writing by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [26:51] Sway With Me by Syed M. Masood (Coming Fall 2021) | Buy from Amazon [30:52] The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [40:48] Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri | Buy from Amazon [46:43] The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri | Buy from Amazon [47:02] Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:25] About Syed Website | Instagram | Twitter I grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, and currently live in Sacramento, California. There have been plenty of stops in between though. I’m a first generation immigrant, twice over. I’ve been a citizen of three different countries and lived in nine cities. I am, as Goethe, said, “nothing but a wanderer […] on this earth.” Living among different people, in different countries at fascinating times in their histories, has shaped both my view of the world and my writing. Ultimately, human beings are the same everywhere (despite the fact that they tell themselves, everywhere, that they are different from each other), and the theme of this fundamental human unity informs everything I write. As to my life outside of writing, I went to the William and Mary School of Law, and before that attended the University of Toronto, where I studied English Literature. I am currently practicing as an attorney and must “measure out my life in coffee spoons” on a daily basis. Some members of my family will tell you that I’m also a poet. This isn’t true. I wrote a few poems in Urdu when I was a teenager, and I’ve never heard the end of it…which I wouldn’t mind, honestly, if they were any good. As it is, I’m very happy living in prose, thank you very much. Other interests include good food, video games, sitcoms, and books of all kinds. Most of my time that doesn’t go to writing or billable hours is consumed by my two children, four and two years of age.…

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Ep. 76: Laura Tremaine (Author of Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First & Host of 10 Things to Tell You Podcast) + Book Recommendations 1:09:08

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In Episode 76, Laura Tremaine (author of Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First. and host of 10 Things to Tell You podcast) joins me to talk about why women in mid-life have trouble sharing, how she chose the 10 prompts in her book, how her book club chooses the books they read, and how her reading has been recently. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The origin of the concept for Laura’s book and her podcast. Laura’s view on why women in mid-life particularly tend to have trouble sharing. How Laura chose these particular 10 questions for readers to ask themselves. Why being less “married” to this book idea helped it succeed more than her previous book ideas. If being a published author will change the way Laura talks about books on her podcast moving forward. A teaser of Laura’s second book. How long it took Laura to write Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First. How Laura’s reading life has looked over the past couple months. How Laura’s book club chooses the books they read. How Laura’s podcast listeners’ reading taste aligns with her own. The next Stephen King book for someone who loved 11/22/63, but doesn’t love King’s horror. Laura’s Book Recommendations [36:03] Two OLD Books She Loves A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey | Buy from Amazon [37:29] The Passage by Justin Cronin | Buy from Amazon [42:10] Two NEW Books She Loves Hollywood Park by Mickel Jollett | Buy from Amazon [46:34] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [51:06] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix | Buy from Amazon [55:29] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Later by Stephen King (March 2, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [59:39] Last 5 Star Book Laura Read [1:03:33] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [1:03:33] Other Books Mentioned Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First. by Laura Tremaine | Buy from Amazon [1:49] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:44] So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo | Buy from Amazon [54:24] Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [1:01:34] 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [1:01:52] The Institute by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [1:02:18] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson | Buy from Amazon [1:06:20] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [1:06:20] Other Links Mentioned 10 Things to Tell You Podcast About Laura Website | Instagram | Twitter Laura Tremaine grew up in small town Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles sight unseen when she was twenty-two years old. She worked in film and television production for many years at MTV, VH1, Fox, and Paramount Pictures, before pursuing writing full time. Laura has been sharing her life online for ten years. She writes about friendship, anxiety, motherhood, and marriage. Her blog posts and podcast episodes resonate with women looking for ways to connect more deeply with others as they transform from one era of life into another. Laura lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeff, and their two children.…

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BONUS EPISODE: Sarah's February 2021 Book Recommendations + 4 New Patron Benefits 29:33

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In this special bonus episode, I share 4 new benefits for podcast patrons and listeners get to hear my February 2021 Book Recommendations episode, which is normally only available to patrons. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Patron Benefits (including 4 New Benefits) Support the podcast on Patreon here ! For $5 a month, you’ll get access to… Monthly “Superlatives” bonus podcast episodes (every full length episode guest will answer 5 bookish “superlative” questions just for Patrons). Monthly “Book Recommendations” bonus podcast episodes (Sarah shares her own book recommendations in the same format as the big show). NEW: Book Preview Extras bonus podcast episode (quarterly episode featuring additional new releases Catherine Gilmore and I are excited for that we didn’t talk about on the big show’s Preview). NEW: Weekly “Real-Time Reading” newsletter and Facebook discussion (quick overview of what Sarah is currently reading, just finished reading, DNF’d, and is thinking about reading next). NEW: Monthly Recap newsletter (quick thoughts on every book I read that month + round-up of all Patron benefits for that month). Goodreads Choice Awards Breakdown (bonus podcast episode). NEW: Patrons’ Best Books of the Year Tournament (bracket-style with bonus podcast episode breakdown). 25% discount on purchase of my Rock Your Reading Tracker and access to a bonus podcast episode about how to use the tracker. Priority placement on the waiting list to appear as a guest on a mini episode of Sarah’s Bookshelves Live (currently on hold). the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patrons-Only Facebook Group where you can share book recommendations with other Sarah’s Bookshelves Live listeners, ask for recommendations, share your thoughts about upcoming podcast episodes, suggest questions for podcast guests, and get exclusive behind the scenes information from Sarah. For $3 a month, you’ll get… the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patrons-Only Facebook Group (see details above). Your support will go towards… First and foremost, I’ll be using this money to pay for a professional podcast editor. This means better audio quality for you and a considerable amount of time freed up for me to develop more bookish content for you. I’ll also be using this money to cover the general expenses of producing a podcast (hosting fees, recording software, recording equipment, etc). Sarah’s Book Recommendations [9:49] Two OLD Books She Loves The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk | Buy from Amazon [9:58] A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | Buy from Amazon [13:11] Two NEW Books She Loves Landslide by Susan Conley | Buy from Amazon [17:00] Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu | Buy from Amazon [19:33] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah | Buy from Amazon [22:20] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing by Sonia Faleiro (February 9, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [24:56] Other Books Mentioned The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:46] Beautiful Thing: Inside the Secret World of Bombay’s Dance Bars by Sonia Faleiro | Buy from Amazon [26:17] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:36] Other Links Mentioned Read or Dead Podcast…

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Ep. 75: Ashley Audrain (Author of The Push) + Book Recommendations 55:32

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In Episode 75, Ashley Audrain (author of The Push ) joined me to talk about society’s expectations of mothers, how her publishing background influenced an early draft of The Push, and what it’s like to read and write dark stores. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Generational differences in how society views motherhood and interesting feedback Ashley has gotten from mothers in her parents’ generation. What the overwhelming response to The Push has been like for Ashley and whether she expected this type of reaction from readers. How (and when) she found out The Push was going to be a GMA Book Club pick. How Ashley’s publishing marketing / PR background during The Girl on the Train ‘s heyday influenced an early draft of The Push , which she eventually changed. How Ashley felt about writing such a dark book about a revered topic. What Sarah gets out of reading dark books. Some interesting feedback from men that Ashley has heard about The Push . Harmful phrases that are thrown around about motherhood all the time and how they can impact mothers’ mental health. Ashley’s thought process as she was writing Violet’s character. Ashley’s memories of reading We Need to Talk About Kevin . How / why Ashley decided to go with a slightly ambiguous ending (and her revision journey to get there). A preview of Ashley’s next book (called The Whisperers). Ashley’s Book Recommendations [33:59] Two OLD Books She Loves The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:19] The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani | Buy from Amazon [37:54] Two NEW Books She Loves The Harpy by Megan Hunter | Buy from Amazon [40:37] Luster by Raven Leilani | Buy from Amazon [43:34] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips | Buy from Amazon [45:52] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker (May 18, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [49:11] Last 5 Star Book Ashley Read [50:02] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [52:17] Other Books Mentioned The Push by Ashley Audrain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [0:51] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:55] A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold | Buy from Amazon [27:39] We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver | Buy from Amazon [27:49] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [28:44] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:43] The End We Start From by Megan Hunter | Buy from Amazon [40:47] About Ashley Website | Instagram Ashley previously worked as the publicity director of Penguin Books Canada. Prior to Penguin, she worked in public relations. She is a graduate of the Media, Information & Technoculture program at Western University. She lives in Toronto, where she and her partner are raising their two young children. The Push is her first novel. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Laura Tremaine, the author of Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First. and the host of the podcast 10 Things to Tell You (airing February 17).…

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Ep. 74: Judging the Aspen Words Literary Prize with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) + Book Recommendations 54:31

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In Episode 74, Sara Hildreth from @fictionmatters and the Novel Pairings Podcast shares her experience judging the Aspen Words literary prize. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Whether publishers stuck to the stated mission of the prize when they submitted books. The role of the Reading Committee and how it works with the judges. How Sara was approached to do this and if she got paid. The types of people that are able to take on a role like this given the time commitment and small payment (and some ways the process could be streamlined to open up a role like this to a larger subset of people). Sara’s personal process for reading, rating, and ranking the 185 submissions. Whether Sara was allowed to DNF and what guidance the Prize gave her about DNF’ing. How Sara balanced her personal enjoyment of a submission with the book’s literary merit. How Sara handled books where her personal views on the issue being highlighted differed dramatically from the viewpoint put forth in the book. The book Sara would choose as the winner if she was the sole judge. The impact judging the prize had on Sara’s reading life (including what she read when she wasn’t reading Prize submissions, things she learned through this process that she’ll integrate into her reading life moving forward, and it she’d ever do something like this again). Sara’s Book Recommendations [34:52] Two OLD Books She Loves The Affairs of the Falcons by Melissa Rivero | Buy from Amazon [35:18] Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony | Buy from Amazon [36:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford | Buy from Amazon [40:43] The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson | Buy from Amazon [43:10] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE The Silence by Don DeLillo | Buy from Amazon [45:42] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood | Buy from Amazon [47:57] Last 5 Star Book Sara Read [50:02] The Autobiography of Carson McCullers by Jenn Shapland | Buy from Amazon [50:02] Other Books Mentioned Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa | Buy from Amazon [26:18] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:26] Fiebre Tropical by Juliana Delgado Lopera | Buy from Amazon [29:07] In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado | Buy from Amazon [34:14] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald | Buy from Amazon [36:28] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [52:15] Other Links Fiction Matters blog Novel Pairings Podcast Fiction Matters Patreon community Aspen Words Prize website About Sara Website | Instagram | Podcast Sara Hildreth is a reader, teacher, and lifelong learner. Prior to this year, Sara taught high school English at an all-girls school in Colorado. While working on her MA in Literature at Georgetown University, Sara began sharing her reading life publicly on Instagram as a way to connect with bibliophiles outside of academia. Through her participation in this community, Sara fell in love with recommending books to a larger audience all while challenging her thinking and expanding her own reading taste. She lives in Denver, CO with her husband and their puppy, Mr. Bingley.…

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Ep. 73: Winter 2021 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:50

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Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2021. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2021 blog post, which is coming out soon. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also some that I didn’t! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How we feel our 2021 reading taste (compared to the weirdness of 2020) might pan out based on the first couple releases we’ve read. Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Fall 2020 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Fall 2020 Preview episode. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Winter book picks. Winter 2021 Book Preview [6:43] January Sarah’s Picks: The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington (January 5) | Buy from Amazon [7:13] The Push by Ashley Audrain (January 5) | Buy from Amazon [13:40] What Could Be Saved by Liese O’Halloran Schwarz (January 12) | Buy from Amazon [20:15] Catherine’s Picks: Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson (January 5) | Buy from Amazon [11:39] A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (January 26) | Buy from Amazon [18:25] February Sarah’s Picks: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed Masood (February 2) | Buy from Amazon [26:48] All Girls by Emily Layden (February 16) | Buy from Amazon [31:41] Catherine’s Picks: Zorrie by Laird Hunt (February 9) | Buy from Amazon [23:58] Dark Horses by Susan Mihalic (February 16) | Buy from Amazon [29:20] March Sarah’s Picks: What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster (March 2) | Buy from Amazon [37:31] The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan (March 2) | Buy from Amazon [41:18] Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering (March 2) | Buy from Amazon [44:51] Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge (March 30) | Buy from Amazon [48:28] Catherine’s Picks: The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen (March 2) | Buy from Amazon [34:05] Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi (March 2) | Buy from Amazon [39:37] How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue (March 9) | Buy from Amazon [43:21] The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan (March 9) | Buy from Amazon [46:31] Other Books Mentioned A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon [4:19] Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:53] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:10] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany Barnett | Buy from Amazon [5:17] The Searcher by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [5:45] Earthlings by Sayaka Murata | Buy from Amazon [6:13] Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Ed Tarkington ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:59] Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson | Buy from Amazon [11:55] We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver | Buy from Amazon [15:53] Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:53] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Buy from Amazon [18:53] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:33] The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:33] Concussion by Jeanne Marie Laskas ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:16] More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed Masood | Buy from Amazon [28:52] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:48] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Buy from Amazon [34:59] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:12] Halsey Street by Naima Coster | Buy from Amazon [38:31] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:37] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:37] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:25] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule | Buy from Amazon [42:25] Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:20] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [45:37] Salt Houses by Hala Alyan | Buy from Amazon [47:47] We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge | Buy from Amazon [49:11] Other Links Fall 2020 Book Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week’s episode will feature Sara Hildreth of @fictionmatters and the Novel Pairings Podcast going behind-the-scenes of judging a literary prize (airing January 20).…

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Ep. 72: Best Backlist Books We Read in 2020 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:55

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In Episode 72, Catherine Gilmore (@gilmoreguide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2020 and the high priority backlist books on our TBR lists. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Sarah’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracker Highlights Catherine and my 2020 backlist reading stats. Things that motivate Catherine and I to read more backlist throughout the year. The pressure Catherine and I sometimes feel to read mostly new releases (which inhibits our backlist reading). The Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2020 [9:55] Sarah Know My Name by Chanel Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:06] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh | Buy from Amazon [13:17] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb | Buy from Amazon [17:02] I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:19] American Predator by Maureen Callahan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:02] Catherine Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [11:23] The Road by Cormac McCarthy | Buy from Amazon [14:32] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [18:11] The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon [22:08] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:33] 2020 Backlist Underrated Gems [29:07] Sarah The Elephant in the Room by Tommy Tomlinson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:14] My Times Among the Whites by Jennine Capo Crucet | Buy from Amazon [33:16] Catherine The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao | Buy from Amazon [31:20] The Unraveling of Mercy Louis by Keija Parssinen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:45] Big Name Backlist Books We Finally Read in 2020 [36:57] Sarah Mystic River by Dennis Lehane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:07] Evicted by Matthew Desmond ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:14] Catherine Blowout by Rachel Maddow | Buy from Amazon [38:16] Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Buy from Amazon [40:19] Authors Whose Backlist We’ve Been Meaning to Dig Into [41:46] Sarah The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe | Buy from Amazon [41:59] Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett| Buy from Amazon [44:16] Catherine The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [43:03] Case Histories by Kate Atkinson| Buy from Amazon [45:54] High Priority Backlist Books on our TBR Lists [46:58] Sarah Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [47:01] Kindred by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [48:01] The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [49:39] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Buy from Amazon [51:01] Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow | Buy from Amazon [52:36] Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 by Mitchell Zuckoff | Buy from Amazon [53:03] Catherine The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan | Buy from Amazon [47:32] Philistines at the Hedgerow by Steven Gaines | Buy from Amazon [48:32] The Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon | Buy from Amazon [50:15] The Story of the Great British Bake Off by Anita Singh | Buy from Amazon [51:58] Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne | Buy from Amazon [53:16] Other Books Mentioned Majesty by Katharine McGee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:06] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:36] Mindhunter by John E. Douglas | Buy from Amazon [25:59] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule | Buy from Amazon [26:07] All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [26:33] Writers and Lovers by Lily King ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:59] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan | Buy from Amazon [32:15] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:31] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:31] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:09] Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [43:59] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson | Buy from Amazon [45:55] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [47:27] Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [50:00] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Buy from Amazon [51:22] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey | Buy from Amazon [52:36] The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [53:03] Other Links “Hijacked by Grief” , The Guardian (editorial by Lucy Grealy’s sister) About Catherine Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.…

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Ep. 71: Best Books of 2020 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits 1:09:21

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In Episode 71, Susie Boutry ( @NovelVisits ) and I share our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Sarah’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracker Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes) Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, by genre) 2020 Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [19:31] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:00] Untamed by Glennon Doyle ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:30] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:19] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:34] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:07] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:17] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:27] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:42] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:42] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Buy from Amazon [39:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon ( My Review ) [39:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Buy from Amazon [40:23] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab | Buy from Amazon [20:41] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Buy from Amazon [23:26] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin ( Susie’s Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [24:43] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Buy from Amazon [26:18] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:56] Writers and Lovers by Lily King ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:45] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Buy from Amazon [31:16] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Buy from Amazon [34:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [36:55] Open Book by Jessica Simpson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:42] Majesty by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [41:52] A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet | Buy from Amazon [43:39] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [44:37] 2020 Superlatives [45:01] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:16] Running by Natalia Sylvester ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:55] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:01] The Searcher by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [48:58] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:27] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [53:01] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [53:32] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Buy from Amazon [54:27] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Buy from Amazon [56:18] Stray by Stephanie Danler (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [57:32] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [57:32] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [58:37] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Buy from Amazon [58:37] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:00:03] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:01:33] The Office by Andy Greene ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:02:06] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Buy from Amazon [01:06:15] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Buy from Amazon [01:06:25] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [01:06:38] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [46:25] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Buy from Amazon [47:29] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [48:23] Anxious People by Fredrick Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:38] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [51:52] Want by Lynn Steger Strong ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [52:19] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Buy from Amazon [53:21] Writers and Lovers by Lily King ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [54:09] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Buy from Amazon [55:17] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Buy from Amazon [55:17] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Buy from Amazon [55:17] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [55:47] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [57:38] Memorial by Bryan Washington ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [58:11] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [58:11] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [59:39] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:01:33] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Buy from Amazon [01:02:59] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:11] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:46] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Buy from Amazon [01:04:58] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry | Buy from Amazon [14:36] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:26] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:50] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:34] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [36:18] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen | Buy from Amazon [36:18] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt | Buy from Amazon [36:18] Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi | Buy from Amazon [37:05] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [42:19] The Witch Elm by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:06] Beartown by Fredrick Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:00] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [53:54] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:11] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [01:03:46] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle | Buy from Amazon [01:04:45] Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon [01:05:40] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon [01:05:46] Other Links Podcast Ep. 43: Jordon Moblo (@jordys.book.club) Podcast Ep. 63: Helena dea Bala (author of Craigslist Confessional) Podcast Mini Ep. 59: Alyssa Hertzig Podcast Ep. 56: Holly Root (the Rise of the Rom-Com & Publishing in the COVID Era) Podcast Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (author of One to Watch) Podcast Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (author of Saving Ruby King) Susie’s “Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic” blog post About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.…

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Ep. 70: All Things Audiobooks with Claire Handscombe (of Libro.fm) + Book Recommendations 53:35

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In Episode 70, Claire Handscombe from Libro.fm joins me to talk about Libro.fm , tips for audiobook listeners, and shares a TON of fantastic audiobook recommendations. Special Offer for New $5/month Patrons ( sign up here ) Libro.fm is offering 1 free audiobook credit to anyone who signs up to support Sarah’s Bookshelves on Patreon during the month of November! Plus, we’ve got some fun things planned for patrons for the end of the year: Best Books of 2020 Tournament for Patrons (culminating in a bonus podcast episode breaking down the tournament) Goodreads Choice Awards Breakdown – bonus podcast episode with Carla from Happiest When Reading “How to Get the Most Out of Your 2021 Reading Tracker” bonus podcast episode (plus, a 25% discount on the purchase of the 2021 tracker for patrons) This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Libro.fm supports independent bookstores. The biggest differences between Libro.fm and Audible (including some I was unaware of). What happens to the author of an audiobook you return to Audible . How to return an audiobook to Libro.fm (email hello@libro.fm). Steps Libro.fm has taken to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tips for people who tend to zone out while listening to audiobooks. “Starter” audiobook recommendations [21:43] 2020 audiobook listening trends and any changes in listening trends when COVID-19 hit. Audiobooks that would make great gifts [26:12] Big audiobooks coming out this winter that we should be excited about [28:19] Claire’s Book Recommendations [33:53] Two OLD Books She Loves Come to the Edge by Christina Haag | Buy from Libro.fm [33:48] Dear Mr. You by Mary Louise Parker | Buy from Libro.fm [36:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Pelosi by Molly Ball | Buy from Libro.fm [39:04] A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost | Buy from Libro.fm [42:12] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder by Sarah J. Harris [44:27] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Release Date: March 2, 2021) | Buy from Libro.fm [47:57] Last 5 Star Book Claire Read [50:53] A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost | Buy from Libro.fm [50:53] Other Books Mentioned Unscripted by Claire Handscombe [6:26] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Libro.fm [18:28] Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell | Buy from Libro.fm [20:39] Open Book by Jessica Simpson ( My Review ) | Buy from Libro.fm [21:08] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah [21:11] Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham | Buy from Libro.fm [22:01] Becoming by Michelle Obama ( My Review ) | Buy from Libro.fm [22:55] How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi | Buy from Libro.fm [24:47] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Libro.fm [26:31] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Libro.fm [26:31] Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Libro.fm [26:49] The Best of Me by David Sedaris | Buy from Libro.fm [26:54] One Life by Megan Rapinoe [27:08] Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton | Buy from Libro.fm [27:18] A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Buy from Libro.fm [28:26] Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline | Buy from Libro.fm [30:03] The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson, Casey Sherman, and Dave Wedge | Buy from Libro.fm [30:17] The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw | Buy from Libro.fm [30:55] Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho | Buy from Libro.fm [32:04] Mediocre by Ijeoma Oluo [32:47] Super Host by Kate Russo | Buy from Libro.fm [32:57] The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Libro.fm [48:12] Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Libro.fm [48:12] Other Links Bookshop.org Vroman’s Bookstore (Pasadena, CA) Libro.fm Playlists: 2020 BIPOC Audiobooks , Dear White People , How to Be an Antiracist Audiobooks , Audiobooks by Indigenous Authors , Audiobooks by Latinx Authors , Not-So-Straight-On Til Morning 18 Things You Can Do While You Listen to Audiobooks by Claire Handscombe Shoplocalbookstores.com Frequently Gifted Audiobooks Playlist Dolly Parton’s America (podcast) About Claire Website | Instagram Claire is a British writer who moved to Washington, DC, in 2012, ostensibly to study for an MFA in Creative Writing at American University, but really, let’s be honest, because of an obsession with The West Wing . She focussed on fiction during her MFA, but also took classes in literary journalism, poetry translation, and political speechwriting (because, yes, of The West Wing ). Her work has appeared in a wide variety of publications in four countries, including both of the UK’s best-selling writing magazines, as well as the Washington Post . She is also a regular contributor to the largest independent book site in the US, Book Riot , and the host of the Brit Lit Podcast, a fortnightly show of news and views from British books and publishing. Her début novel, Unscripted , is forthcoming from Unbound. She is also the author of Conquering Babel: A Practical Guide to Learning a Language , as well as the editor of an anthology of essays and interviews about the impact of The West Wing on lives and culture.…

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Ep. 69: Peace Adzo Medie (Author of Reese's Book Club October pick His Only Wife) + Book Recommendations 51:54

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In Episode 69, Peace Adzo Medie (author of His Only Wife ) talks about why she decided to use fiction to speak out about gender politics, the importance of women asserting themselves, and when first started writing (it was when she was very young!). Please note that this episode was recorded before His Only Wife was announced as Reese’s Book Club’s October pick . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Peace decided to look at gender politics (the subject she teaches) through fiction. What she learned from speaking with women who are victims of domestic violence (including why they sometimes choose to stay in these relationships). Why she decided not to focus include violence in His Only Wife . How common arranged are in Peace’s experience. How women are a key part of politics, economics, and social life in Ghana. The importance of the day-to-day things women do to assert themselves. How the term “respect” is sometimes used to push women to respect men and the problematic treatment of “disrespectful” women. Which of the three central female characters Peace aspires to be. Why she chose to let Muna exist mostly in the background of the story and whether she ever considered writing portions of the book from Muna’s perspective. How Peace decided what the ending would be and whether that changed at all as she was writing. When Peace first started writing (she was young!) and why she started writing when she did. A bit about Peace’s next novel (which she’s already written). Peace’s Book Recommendations [34:08] Two OLD Books She Loves Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga | Buy from Amazon [34:21] Aerogrammes: and Other Stories by Tania James | Buy from Amazon [37:02] Two NEW Books She Loves The Dragons, the Giant, the Women by Wayetu Moore | Buy from Amazon [39:46] A House is a Body by Shruti Swamy | Buy from Amazon [43:09] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy | Buy from Amazon [46:17] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge (Release Date: March 30, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [47:21] Last 5 Star Book Peace Read [49:16] Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo | Buy from Amazon [49:16] Other Books Mentioned The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon [37:14] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:47] The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James | Buy from Amazon [39:17] The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:02] The Archer by Shruti Swamy [44:52] We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge | Buy from Amazon [48:46] Other Links My review of His Only Wife About Peace Website | Instagram Peace Adzo Medie is a scholar and writer. She is Senior Lecturer in Gender and International Politics at the University of Bristol. Her research addresses gender, politics, and conflict in Africa. Her book, Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence against Women in Africa, was published in March 2020 by Oxford University Press . Her debut novel, His Only Wife , was published in September 2020 by Algonquin Books and selected as the October Pick for Reese’s Book Club . Medie’s research has been supported by grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, and the Social Science Research Council, and her findings have been published in African Affairs , International Studies Review , Politics & Gender , and the European Journal of Politics and Gender . Her work has won several awards, including the 2019 Best Paper Award of the European Journal of Politics and Gender. Her short stories have appeared in Slice Magazine , Transition , Four Way Review , and elsewhere. She is a co-editor of African Affairs , the top-ranked African Studies journal and is also a Research Fellow at LECIAD, University of Ghana, and a 2015 – 2017 Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellow . She earned a BA in Geography from the University of Ghana, an MA in International Studies from Ohio University, and a PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended OLA Girls Secondary School, Ho. Medie is represented by Kiele Raymond at Thompson Literary Agency . Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode about all things audiobooks featuring Claire Handscombe from Libro.fm (airing November 11).…

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Ep. 68: Eilene Zimmerman (Author of Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy) + Book Recommendations 50:19

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In Episode 68, Eilene Zimmerman (author of Smacked ) shares how she decided to go public with her experience discovering her ex-husband was addicted to drugs, her research into addiction in the legal profession, and how Peter’s death shaped Eilene’s life now. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Eilene went from not divulging the real reason Peter died beyond a very small circle of friends and family to writing a memoir about her experience. How her kids have been doing since Smacked was published. How Peter’s law firm reacted to the NYT article and the book’s publication. When Eilene believes Peter first started using. What it was like for Eilene to go through this as Peter’s ex-wife (rather than as his wife). Why she started missing Peter after he passed away (even though they’d been split up for quite awhile). Addiction in the legal profession and the toxic culture of BigLaw. Eilene’s journalism career and how Peter’s addiction and death shaped her journalism career moving forward. Smacked being optioned for film by Elisabeth Moss’ production company. Eilene’s Book Recommendations [30:38] Two OLD Books She Loves Less by Andrew Sean Greer | Buy from Amazon [31:07] Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:37] Two NEW Books She Loves The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger | Buy from Amazon [37:17] The Testaments by Margaret Atwood ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:10] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:31] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman (Release Date: October 6, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [45:01] Last 5 Star Book Eilene Read [46:54] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [46:54] Other Books Mentioned Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Buy from Amazon [0:54] The Boys’ Club by Erika Katz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:55] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:58] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:58] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [36:02] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:10] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [45:01] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [45:01] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:25] Other Links “The Lawyer, the Addict” by Eilene Zimmerman, The New York Times About Eilene Website | Instagram Eilene Zimmerman is a journalist and social worker. For three decades, she has written about business, technology and social issues for a wide array of national magazines and newspapers. She was a columnist for The New York Times Sunday Business section for six years and since 2004 has been a regular contributor to the newspaper. In September 2020, Zimmerman completed a masters degree in social work. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Peace Adzo Medie, author of His Only Wife (airing October 28).…

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Ep. 67: Libraries and COVID-19 (and YA Books) with Kelly Jensen + Book Recommendations 56:21

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In Episode 67, Kelly Jensen of Book Riot shares what she learned from a survey of librarians about how they’re managing through COVID-19, ripple effects of COVID-19 on libraries moving forward, and the huge cost differential for libraries to acquire digital books (e-books and audiobooks) vs. print books. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The many things libraries do beyond lending books. What Kelly learned from the librarians’ survey she did this summer. How libraries can support students this Fall with so many schools learning virtually. How librarian’s jobs have changed due to COVID-19. The clutter of virtual book content right now and attendance levels at libraries’ virtual programs. Creative things libraries have started doing during COVID-19 (i.e. Library book bundles). The surprising thing Kelly saw in the survey results. Libraries quarantining books between lends because of COVID-19. Librarians being repurposed into different roles to help with COVID-19 (including as contact tracers). COVID-related icebergs that might have big ripple effects on libraries moving forward. How library budget cuts could end up looking. The cost for libraries to acquire digital books (e-books and audiobooks) compared to print books. The logistics of libraries acquiring e-books. Publishers changing the terms of how libraries can acquire e-books during COVID. Kelly’s Book Recommendations [37:50] Two OLD Books She Loves This Side of Home by Renee Watson | Buy from Amazon [38:14] Far From You by Tess Sharpe | Buy from Amazon [39:11] Two NEW Books She Loves My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman | Buy from Amazon [41:26] We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Berry | Buy from Amazon [44:44] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli | Buy from Amazon [47:21] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science by Erika Engelhaupt (Release Date: May 2, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [49:14] Last 5 Star Book Kelly Read [50:40] Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour | Buy from Amazon [50:49] Other Books Mentioned [Don’t] Call Me Crazy edited by Kelly Jensen | Buy from Amazon [2:00] Here We Are: Feminism in the Real World edited by Kelly Jensen | Buy from Amazon [2:00] Body Talk edited by Kelly Jensen | Buy from Amazon [35:07] Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli | Buy from Amazon [48:11] Other Links Stacked (Kelly’s blog) Hey, YA Podcast Book Riot Podcast “How Will Public Libraries Adapt to New School Year Norms” Book Riot “With Schools Closed, Libraries Are Being Used As Daycare Centers, Angering Some People” The Washington Post “Hold on, ebooks cost HOW much? The Inconvenient Truth About Library E-Collections” Smart Bitches, Trashy Books About Kelly Website | Instagram | Twitter Kelly Jensen is a former teen librarian who worked in several public libraries before pursuing a full-time career in writing and editing. Her current position is with Book Riot , the largest independent book website in North America, where she focuses on talking about young adult literature in all of its manifestations. Before becoming a fully-fledged adult-like person, she worked in the swanky Texas Legislative Library entering data into a computer while surrounded by important politicians, scooped gelato for hungry college students, and spent hours reading, annotating, and scanning small-town Texas newspapers into a giant searchable database. Her books include Here We Are: Feminism For The Real World (Algonquin Young Readers, February 2017) a collection of art, essays, and words from over 44 voices. (Don’t) Call Me Crazy is a collection of art, essays, and words to launch a powerful and important conversation about mental health. It was named a best book of 2018 by the Washington Post and earned a Schneider Family Book Award Honor for distinguished representation of the disability experience. Both books are published by Algonquin Young Readers, which will publish her third anthology Body Talk , a collection about the physical and political nature of the human body, in Fall 2020. She cohosts the popular YA book podcast Hey YA with Eric Smith and is a regular cohost on Book Riot’s All The Books podcast with Liberty Hardy. Kelly also writes the twice-weekly “ What’s Up in YA? ” newsletter for Book Riot, which reaches nearly 60,000 inboxes. Kelly lives in Illinois with her husband, her bunny, and five needy-but-awesome cats. In her free time, she is a certified yoga teacher, writes for her personal blog STACKED ( stackedbooks.org ), volunteers for Young At Heart , drinks a lot of tea, and practices photography. Some of her favorite things include churro smashmallows, black licorice, adoring eyelashes on various animals (giraffes are the best, obv), fusing glass, spending too many hours in bookstores, debating the best seltzer in the world’s best secret seltzer Facebook group, and owning as much Halloween decor as possible. Her writing has been featured on Bustle, in Bust Magazine, at The Writer’s Digest, The Huffington Post, at Rookie Magazine, The Horn Book, BlogHer, School Library Journal. She contributed an essay and a guide to teen sexuality in pop culture for Amber J. Keyser’s The V-Word: True Stories of First-Time Sex and is the author of the book It Happens: A Guide to Contemporary Realistic Fiction for the YA Reader from VOYA Press. Kelly is happy to discuss possibilities for professional speaking, editing, and/or writing opportunities, in person or online. You can learn more about her, her background, and her passions in this interview . She is represented by Tina Dubois at ICM Partners and can be reached at kelly@stackedbooks.org. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Eilene Zimmerman, author of Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy (airing October 14).…

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Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (Author of One to Watch) + Book Recommendations 56:28

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In Episode 66, Kate Stayman-London (author of One to Watch ) talks about how The Bachelor / ette franchise inspired her book, diversity in the franchise, and shares her biggest fear before her book came out. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Kate got from writing for Hillary Clinton to writing fiction about reality TV. The novel Kate thought she was going to write before she ended up writing One to Watch . The Bachelor season Kate was watching when she got the idea for the book. Kate’s biggest fear about One to Watch before it came out. The real life Bachelor incident that caused her to have to take her fictionalized version of something similar out of the book. Random House’s legal department’s view of the book. What happened when she went on Reality Steve ‘s podcast. Why Kate chose to focus on body type diversity in One to Watch rather than any of the other types of diversity (racial, sexuality, etc). The prejudice overweight women face in daily life. What changes Kate would like to see The Bachelor / ette franchise make re: body type diversity (and diversity in general). Kate answers listener questions. The book Kate feels is One to Watch ‘s “big cousin.” Kate’s Book Recommendations [37:50] Two OLD Books She Loves Chemistry by Weike Wang | Buy from Amazon [38:09] The Grisha Series by Leigh Bardugo | Buy from Amazon [39:42] Two NEW Books She Loves Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [42:16] Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [44:33] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin | Buy from Amazon [46:43] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline (Release Date: November 24, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [50:23] Last 5 Star Book Kate Read [52:06] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid | Buy from Amazon [51:42] Other Books Mentioned One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:00] It’s Not Okay by Andi Dorfman | Buy from Amazon [9:38] Bachelor Nation by Amy Kauffman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:38] Shrill by Lindy West | Buy from Amazon [29:29] The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo | Buy from Amazon [39:48] Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo | Buy from Amazon [40:03] Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo | Buy from Amazon [40:03] Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo | Buy from Amazon [40:11] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:58] The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [41:12] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson | Buy from Amazon [48:31] Ready Player One by Ernest Cline | Buy from Amazon [50:32] Other Links Kate’s podcast episode with Reality Steve About Kate Website | Instagram | Twitter Kate is a novelist, screenwriter, and political strategist. She served as lead digital writer for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and has written for notable figures ranging from President Obama and Malala Yousafzai to Anna Wintour and Cher. When not writing or traveling, Kate can be found obsessively ranking Taylor Swift songs, laughing loudly with friends over really good bottles of wine, and of course, watching reality TV. She lives in Los Angeles. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Kelly Jensen talking about libraries & COVID (airing September 30).…

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Ep. 65: Fall 2020 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:14

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Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out August – December 2020. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Summer 2020 Preview episode. Why our ability to pick books feels off right now. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2020 Preview episode. An inadvertent running theme in this episode. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Fall book picks. Fall 2020 Book Preview [8:04] August Sarah’s Picks: A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom by John Boyne (August 11) | Buy from Amazon [8:41] Catherine’s Picks: When These Mountains Burn by David Joy (August 18) | Buy from Amazon [13:46] September Sarah’s Picks: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [16:12] Majesty by Katharine McGee (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [21:57] His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [32:41] Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner (September 22) | Buy from Amazon [32:49] Catherine’s Picks: The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [19:43] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany Barnett (September 1) | Buy from Amazon [24:24] Anxious People by Fredrick Backman (September 8) | Buy from Amazon [29:54] October Sarah’s Picks: The Searcher by Tana French (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [37:09] Group by Christie Tate (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [42:02] Catherine’s Picks: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [35:18] Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman (October 6) | Buy from Amazon [39:38] No Heaven for Good Boys by Keisha Bush (October 13) | Buy from Amazon [44:43] Memorial by Bryan Washington (October 27) | Buy from Amazon [51:31] November Sarah’s Picks: White Ivy by Susie Yang (November 3) | Buy from Amazon [46:25] Other Books Mentioned Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:07] What’s Left of Me is Yours by Stephanie Scott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:50] The Loyalties by Delphine de Vigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:36] Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:44] Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino | Buy from Amazon [7:10] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:25] Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [13:20] The Line That Held Us by David Joy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:50] Where All Light Tends to Go by David Joy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:35] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [16:31] Dopesick by Beth Macy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:22] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:14] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:21] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [21:00] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:17] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [22:17] Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson | Buy from Amazon [25:35] Americanah by Chimamonda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon [29:12] Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams | Buy from Amazon [29:12] Beartown by Fredrick Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:11] Us Against Them by Fredrick Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:11] A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman | Buy from Amazon [32:26] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb | Buy from Amazon [33:19] Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata | Buy from Amazon [35:18] The Witch Elm by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:48] The Secret Place by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:51] In the Woods by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [39:05] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [39:57] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:57] Stray by Stephanie Danler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:36] Untamed by Glennon Doyle ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:36] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:14] Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington | Buy from Amazon [53:09] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [55:02] Other Links Spring 2020 Book Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on its bi-weekly summer schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Kate Stayman-London, author of One to Watch (airing September 16).…

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Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) + Book Recommendations 54:55

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Catherine Adel West (author of Saving Ruby King ) talks about how she found her agent, the strong women of Saving Ruby King , and how she decided to make the church a narrator. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How different her first draft was from the final book. The story of how she found an agent (via a Twitter contest for marginalized writers!) and Saving Ruby King was bought by a publisher. The exact tweet she used to pitch Saving Ruby King in the Twitter contest. Her advice to querying writers. Saving Ruby King ‘s original title and Ruby’s original name. The message Catherine wanted to share about the strengths and struggles of black women through her story and her characters. What growing up on the South Side of Chicago was like for Catherine. How she decided to make the church a narrator. How her own relationship with her faith and church shaped the book. Her Dad’s (he’s a pastor and the character of Jackson Potter is based on him) reaction to the book. The prequel to Saving Ruby King that Catherine is currently working on…and the possibility of this being a 4 book series. How Catherine got Leesa Cross-Smith to blurb Saving Ruby King . A bit about the lack of diversity in the publishing industry and the #publishingpaidme hashtag. Catherine’s Book Recommendations [31:30] Two OLD Books She Loves A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:54] Kindred by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [35:00] Two NEW Books She Loves So We Can Glow by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [38:05] The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley | Buy from Amazon [41:12] One Book She DIDN’T LOVE Life After Life by Kate Atkinson | Buy from Amazon [45:41] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Harris (Release Date: 2021) [47:28] Last 5 Star Book Catherine Read [48:47] Choke by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [51:42] Other Books Mentioned Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:38] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:27] Fledgling by Octavia Butler | Buy from Amazon [37:05] Whiskey & Ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [39:10] This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith (out February 2, 2021) | Buy from Amazon [39:51] Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [52:14] Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk | Buy from Amazon [53:01] Other Links #publishingpaidme About Catherine Website | Instagram | Twitter Catherine graduated with both her BA and MA in journalism from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her work has been published in Gay Magazine , Black Fox Literary Magazine , Five2One , Better Than Starbucks , and others. Catherine was born and raised in Chicago. Sa ving Ruby King is her debut novel. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on a bi-weekly schedule. The following week will be the Fall 2020 Book Preview episode with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books (airing September 2).…

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Podcast Update 15:29

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I'm sharing a quick update about a few changes to expect with the podcast when it comes back on the air on August 19. And, I'm sharing the high-level survey results that drove some of these changes. Eliminate the Rate It Game (and replace with a closing question I ask every guest). Add quarterly special episodes with a recurring guest host (in addition to the Previews)...that focus mostly on backlist books. Begin the Fall with bi-weekly full length episodes until I understand how much time I have available given my kids' virtual learning. Target more "regular readers" (i.e. readers without a bookstagram account) as Mini Episode guests. Aim for a nice mix of bookstagrammers and regular readers. Apply to Be A Guest on a Mini Episode of the Podcast…

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Ep. 63: Helena Dea Bala (author of Craigslist Confessional) + Book Recommendations 1:02:16

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In Episode 63, Helen Dea Bala (author of Craigslist Confessional ) shares why she started Craigslist Confessional , how she decided to quit her job to pursue Craigslist Confessional full-time, and shares her own story of immigrating to the U.S. from Albania. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement [00:55] Y’all know I had always planned to air the podcast bi-weekly through the summer. As the summer has progressed, I’ve realized how burned out I am (this probably isn’t a surprise to y’all if you’ve been reading between the lines of my recent posts). The last couple months of quarantine with 2 young children, having to manage all their distance learning, and lacking any childcare completely drained me. I pushed through because there was an end point. It’s now becoming apparent that school will not resume as normal in the Fall, which will require me to put structure in place to make sure our lives can run smoothly for the longer-term. I need some time and space to be able to think clearly (rather than frantically turning my wheels to keep churning out content) and plan for how the podcast will look and how my family’s life will run in the future. So, I’ve decided to take a FULL break from the podcast following today’s episode…most likely until mid-August. My plan at this point is to return with a new full length episode on August 19 and resume a normal schedule from that point on. In the meantime, I’ll still be sharing what I’m reading on the blog and sometimes on Instagram. AND, my bonus podcast content for patrons (support the podcast on Patreon here ) will NOT change during my break. I’ll still be releasing 2 bonus episodes per month…one book recommendations episode and one Superlatives episode. I consider this podcast a marathon, not a sprint. I’m committed to it and want to ensure I’m able to give it my all over the long term. Thank you all so much for your understanding and know that I appreciate every one of you so much! I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback in the comments. Highlights How a conversation with a homeless man in front of her D.C. office building gave Helena the idea for Craigslist Confessional . The story of quitting her job as a lobbyist to pursue Craigslist Confessional full-time. How her parents (who were extremely proud of her job as a lobbyist) felt about her quitting to do Craigslist Confessional full time…and how their feelings were shaped by their immigrant experience. How / why she decided to just listen to her Craigslist subjects without offering advice and what that was like. The logistics of getting these personal conversations into book form. How she cared for her own mental health while being enmeshed in these oftentimes horrific stories. What it was like to listen to stories told by the person who was doing the harm (rather than the victim). The two subjects she’s kept in communication with since their initial conversations. Helena’s Book Recommendations [36:43] Two OLD Books She Loves Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill | Buy from Amazon [37:02] Stay Up With Me by Tom Barbash | Buy from Amazon [40:00] Two NEW Books She Loves Make It Scream, Make it Burn by Leslie Jamison | Buy from Amazon [42:42] No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol | Buy from Amazon [44:06] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Want by Lynn Steger Strong (Release Date: July 7, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [45:47] Rate It Game [48:47] Other Books Mentioned Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala | Buy from Amazon [7:34] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [7:50] This Is Pleasure by Mary Gaitskill | Buy from Amazon [37:38] The Girl on the Plane by Mary Gaitskill (Short Story) [37:51] The Mare by Mary Gaitskill | Buy from Amazon [38:37] Stray by Stephanie Danler (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:32] The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash | Buy from Amazon [40:10] The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison | Buy from Amazon [42:52] All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister | Buy from Amazon [45:07] Why We Can’t Sleep by Ada Calhoun ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:40] Mindhunter by John E. Douglas | Buy from Amazon [50:29] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [12:45] Other Links Summer 2020 Book Preview About Helena Website | Instagram | Twitter Helena Dea Bala immigrated to the United States as a child. To make ends meet during those difficult first years, she helped her mother clean houses on the weekends. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from George Washington University and worked to become a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, DC. After her day job left her feeling disconnected and unfulfilled, she deferred her student loans, applied for a credit card, and gave herself one year—one year to just listen . Five years in, she now does Craigslist Confessional full time. Find out more at CraigslistConfessional.com. Next Episode The podcast will be on hiatus through mid-August. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 62: Behind the Scenes of Book Marketing with Morgan Hoit (@nycbookgirl, Avid Reader Press) + Book Recommendations 54:11

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In Episode 62, Morgan Hoit (Associate Marketing Manager at Avid Reader Press & @nycbookgirl) and I go behind-the-scenes of book marketing…including read-alikes, celebrity book clubs, author blurbs, and cover art. Morgan also shares some of her favorite memoirs, a genre she’s been loving lately. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Morgan made the jump from #bookstagrammer to working for a publisher. The most surprising thing she learned when she began working for a publisher. Who the “quarterback” is for a book. How the process of coming up with a book’s marketing plan works (including how much the author is involved). How Avid tracks #bookstagrammers’ reading taste. Morgan’s take on posting negative reviews online. How coronavirus has changed book marketing (and the changes Morgan thinks might live on post-coronavirus). The “holy grail” of celebrity book clubs. How those read-alikes are chosen. How publishers get author blurbs for their books. How publishers choose cover art. Morgan’s Book Recommendations [32:52] Two OLD Books She Loves The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan | Buy from Amazon [33:03] Places I Stopped on the Way Home by Meg Fee | Buy from Amazon [35:19] Two NEW Books She Loves Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:54] Stray by Stephanie Danler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:59] Two Books She DIDN’T Like American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis | Buy from Amazon [42:51] I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe | Buy from Amazon [42:51] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About A Burning by Megha Majumdar (Release Date: June 2, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [47:04] Rate It Game [49:15] Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:45] Three Women by Lisa Taddeo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:37] All Adults Here by Emma Straub | Buy from Amazon [21:52] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [25:09] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:09] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:09] Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:24] The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch | Buy from Amazon [34:56] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:07] My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:49] Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney | Buy from Amazon [45:09] Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe | Buy from Amazon [46:25] A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe | Buy from Amazon [46:39] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:26] The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:26] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [48:45] Other Links Avid Reader Press Bonus Episode: Favorite Books by Black Authors About Morgan Blog | Instagram | Twitter Prior to joining Avid Reader Press, Morgan worked as an Associate at Jill Furman Productions for two and a half years, where she assisted in the producing of new plays and musicals for Broadway and the NYC theater industry. At Avid Reader Press, Morgan is the voice of the imprint on social media and also manages title marketing campaigns, working closely with authors on their digital presence and social media strategy. In her free time, Morgan is also the content creator and book worm behind nycbookgirl – a blog dedicated to book recommendations, guides to NYC, and more. She was born in NYC and raised in New Jersey, and she graduated from Duke University magna cum laude with degrees in English and Theater Studies. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on its bi-weekly summer schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Helena Dea Bala, author of Craigslist Confessional (airing July 8). Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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BONUS EPISODE: Favorite Books by Black Authors 36:44

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A lot has happened in the world over the past couple weeks that hasn’t been reflected on the podcast because June episodes were recorded in mid-May. So, I wanted to bring you this special bonus episode to highlight some books by black authors that I’ve loved over the past couple years. These are stories of the lives of particular black characters and people that have stuck with me (in many cases for years) since I read them. I’m also looking to highlight more stories by and about black people moving forward on the podcast. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Favorite Books by Black Authors (Fiction) [3:04] 2 Auto-Buy Authors An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:24] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones | Buy from Amazon [6:10] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:37] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:36] An Old-Time Favorite Author (Stephen L. Carter) The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter | Buy from Amazon [10:01] Palace Council by Stephen L. Carter | Buy from Amazon [11:50] Back Channel by Stephen L. Carter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:49] Under the Radar Gems An Untamed State by Roxane Gay ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:28] My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite | Buy from Amazon [17:23] The Mother by Yvette Edwards ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:07] The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:14] The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:31] Super Buzzy Books You’ve Probably Already Heard Of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:03] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas | Buy from Amazon [23:37] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [24:18] Favorite Books by Black Authors (Nonfiction) [25:09] 2 Memoirs I Loved Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:39] The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore | Buy from Amazon [28:10] Super Buzzy Books You’ve Probably Already Heard Of Becoming by Michelle Obama ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:56] Born A Crime by Trevor Noah | Buy from Amazon [31:29] Other Books Mentioned We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:30] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [24:30] Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson | Buy from Amazon [27:55] Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Buy from Amazon [33:19] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Buy from Amazon [33:19] White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo | Buy from Amazon [33:31] The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin | Buy from Amazon [33:31] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Buy from Amazon [34:05] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Buy from Amazon [34:17] Other Links Anti-Racist Reading List from Traci at The Stacks Podcast Read Black Stories (Fiction by Black Authors) Reading List from Traci at The Stacks Podcast My Book by Black Authors List Ep. 58: 2020 Summer Reading Guide Special Season 2, Ep: 16 of Currently Reading Podcast (my guest appearance) Novel Pairings Podcast Ep. 34: Sara Hildreth (@fictionmatters) Ep. 40: Byrd Leavell (Literary Agent) Next Episode A full length episode featuring Morgan Hoit (@nycbookgirl), Associate Marketing Manager at Avid Reader Press (airing June 24). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 61: Kimberly McCreight (Author of A Good Marriage) + Book Recommendations 56:34

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Special Note This episode was recorded on May 14, 2020. A lot has happened since then, so I wanted to time-stamp this to provide appropriate context for our discussion. Next Wednesday, I'm releasing a special bonus episode sharing my favorite books by black authors. In Episode 61, Kimberly McCreight (author of A Good Marriage ) shares her 11 year journey to publishing her first novel, why she wanted to focus on marriage in this book, how working during coronavirus has been, and a possible sequel to A Good Marriage ! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Kimberly’s journey to becoming a writer (including her change from lawyer to author). What it’s like to work on a book for so long before having to trash it (she trashed 4 books before publishing her debut novel). The worst parts of being a writer. A piece of advice she always tells aspiring authors. What it was like to finally sell Reconstructing Amelia after 11 long years of trying to publish a book. A possible sequel to A Good Marriage . Why Kimberly wanted to focus on marriage as a theme for this book. Why Park Slope makes such a good setting for novels. How Kimberly is working through coronavirus. A preview of her next novel. How Kimberly’s own experience as a recovering alcoholic influenced her writing of Sam (a character in the book with an alcohol addiction). Why Kimberly tries not to read in her genre while she’s writing. What is was like to visit Rikers (as research for her book). Kimberly’s Book Recommendations [31:56] Two OLD Books She Loves The Hours by Michael Cunningham | Buy from Amazon [32:10] Blackout by Sarah Hepola | Buy from Amazon [33:49] Two NEW Books She Loves Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker | Buy from Amazon [37:48] The Girl From Widow Hills by Megan Miranda | Buy from Amazon [40:25] One Book She DIDN’T Like Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce | Buy from Amazon [41:27] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Wandering in Strange Lands by Morgan Jerkins (Release Date: August 4, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [43:59] Rate It Game [45:16] Other Books Mentioned Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Buy from Amazon [1:28] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [1:28] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:04] Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:23] The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight | Buy from Amazon [2:28] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:50] Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [8:08] Lost Girls by Robert Kolker | Buy from Amazon [37:48] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:22] About Kimberly Website | Instagram | Twitter Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia , which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards and was called Entertainment Weekly ’s Favorite Book of the Year. Reconstructing Amelia has been optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films. Ms. McCreight’s second adult novel, Where They Found Her , was a USA Today bestseller and a Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year. She is also the author of The New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers ( The Outliers, The Scattering and The Collide ), optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon’s Pacific Standard. Her next novel, an adult mystery set in Park Slope, is forthcoming in 2020. Ms. McCreight attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two daughters. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on its bi-weekly summer schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode all about book marketing featuring Morgan Hoit, Associate Marketing Manager at Avid Reader Press and the woman behind @nycbookgirl (airing June 24). Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 60: Summer 2020 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 57:13

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Welcome to the Summer 2020 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in June and July 2020. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 blog post, which is coming out tomorrow. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also some that I didn’t! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor Sudio (earphones and speakers), Ett model Use Code SBL15 for 15% off Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Spring 2020 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Spring 2020 Preview episode. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Summer book picks. Summer 2020 Book Preview [9:02] June Sarah’s Picks: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (June 2) | Buy from Amazon [9:37] Catherine’s Picks: Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino (June 2) | Buy from Amazon [14:32] What’s Left of Me is Yours by Stephanie Scott (June 23) | Buy from Amazon [22:17] Destination Wedding by Diksha Basu (June 30) | Buy from Amazon [29:40] July Sarah’s Picks: Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala (July 7) | Buy from Amazon [16:51] The Golden Cage by Camilla Lackberg (July 7) | Buy from Amazon [25:51] Fast Girls by Elise Hooper (July 7) | Buy from Amazon [32:41] The Bright Lands by John Fram (July 7) | Buy from Amazon [38:46] The Loyalties by Delphine de Vigan (July 21) | Buy from Amazon [48:35] Catherine’s Picks: Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan (July 14) | Buy from Amazon [36:05] Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell (July 14) | Buy from Amazon [45:21] The Butterfly Lampshade by Aimee Bender (July 28) | Buy from Amazon [52:26] Other Books Mentioned The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:53] If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha (April 21) | Buy from Amazon [5:21] All Adults Here by Emma Straub (May 4) | Buy from Amazon [6:19] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:12] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Buy from Amazon [8:04] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:16] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:35] 2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino| Buy from Amazon [15:44] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [16:12] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [19:37] A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:38] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito | Buy from Amazon [27:38] You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:17] The Windfall by Diksha Basu | Buy from Amazon [30:09] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:22] The Hours Count by Jillian Cantor | Buy from Amazon [32:57] The Other Alcott by Elise Hooper | Buy from Amazon [33:05] The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:23] A Room With a View by E.M. Forster | Buy from Amazon [36:36] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:30] Out East by John Glenn ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:38] Beartown by Fredrick Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [41:25] Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [45:48] The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [45:48] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:05] Based on a True Story by Delphine de Vigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:24] The Dinner by Herman Koch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [51:26] The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender | Buy from Amazon [52:42] The Deeper the Water the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina | Buy from Amazon [54:01] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [54:15] Other Links Spring 2020 Book Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week since the podcast is on its bi-weekly summer schedule. The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Kimberly McCreight, author of A Good Marriage (airing June 10). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked) 42:26

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In Mini Episode 59, Alyssa Hertzig ( @alyssahertzig , @alyssaisbooked ) shares how she got back into reading after a long hiatus and we do an impromptu deep dive on Ann Patchett (one of my all-time favorite authors)…plus, celebrity memoirs. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! Highlights How Alyssa started reading again after a long hiatus. The first few books that got Alyssa back into reading. A celebrity memoir we both loved on audio. How coronavirus impacted Alyssa’s reading. Alyssa’s recommendation for a great book to get you out of your coronavirus reading rut. The beloved book by one of Sarah’s all-time favorite authors that Alyssa loved, but Sarah didn’t. A spur-of-the-moment Ann Patchett deep dive. Excellent celebrity memoirs. A bit of a tangent about the NYC fashion scene. Alyssa’s Book Recommendations [13:15] Two OLD Books She Loves Bel Canto by Ann Patchett | Buy from Amazon [13:33] Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:01] Two NEW Books She Loves All Adults Here by Emma Straub | Buy from Amazon [23:55] Open Book by Jessica Simpson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:20] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves | Buy from Amazon [] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley (Release Date: May 19, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [35:29] Other Books Mentioned The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [1:19] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [1:28] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Buy from Amazon [1:46] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:06] This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Phillips ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:25] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:23] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:03] 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [12:34] Recursion by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:49] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:49] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:37] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:08] State of Wonder by Ann Patchett | Buy from Amazon [18:32] The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal | Buy from Amazon [22:45] Open by Andre Agassi | Buy from Amazon [30:07] A.L.T. by Andre Leon Talley | Buy from Amazon [39:19] Other Links The Sparkly Life (Alyssa’s blog) Alyssa’s episode of 10 Things to Tell You with Laura Tremaine 10 Things to Tell You Ep. 63: Working from Home with Emily Freeman “How I’ve Read 50 Books in 6 Months (And How You Can Too),” The Sparkly Life Ep.7: Ashley Spivey Image of Andre Leon Talley “Designer Ralph Rucci says the door is open to criticize Anna Wintour” , The New York Post About Alyssa Personal Instagram | Bookstagram | Blog | Twitter Alyssa spent over a decade as a beauty editor at various magazines such as Allure, Brides, and Good Housekeeping. She left the magazine world about 4 years ago to become a freelance writer. She now splits her time as a freelance writer and editor covering primarily beauty topics…and as a blogger at The Sparkly Life, a lifestyle blog covering books, parenting, fashion, and more. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey (that’s right across the river from NYC), with my husband and two kids. Next Episode Summer 2020 Book Preview with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books (airing Wednesday, May 27). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 58: 2020 Summer Reading Special with Susie from @NovelVisits 59:05

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In Episode 58, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guides, books set in cool travel destinations, and our #1 picks for the four categories featured in Sarah’s 2020 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Starting in June, the podcast will move to a bi-weekly airing schedule for the summer (just like last summer). Every episode this summer will be a full length episode (mini episodes will go on hiatus until the Fall). Our Summer Reading Guides Sarah’s 2020 Summer Reading Guide Susie’s 2020 Summer Reading Guide Books That Missed Last Year’s Summer Reading Guides [7:13] Sarah American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [7:23] Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:53] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:39] Susie Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:53] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:26] If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais | Buy from Amazon [17:52] Books Set in Cool Travel Destinations [20:13] Sarah Siracusa by Delia Ephron ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:32] The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:55] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:12] Susie The Expats by Chris Pavone | Buy from Amazon [22:56] Hunting & Gathering by Anna Gavalda | Buy from Amazon [29:09] Love and Ruin by Paula McClain | Buy from Amazon [34:36] Our #1 Picks for Each Summer Reading Guide Category [37:49] Something Light / Fun Sarah: Anna K by Jenny Lee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:23] Susie: The Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:23] Something Intense / Fast-Paced Sarah: Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:00] Susie: The Holdout by Graham Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:20] Something with a Bit More Substance Sarah: The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [48:35] Susie: Writers and Lovers by Lily King ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:49] Something Different Sarah: Open Book by Jessica Simpson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [53:32] Susie: A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet | Buy from Amazon [54:44] Rate It Game [43:30] Other Books Mentioned The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:28] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:56] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:25] The Accident by Chris Pavone ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:21] The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone | Buy from Amazon [25:06] The Paris Wife by Paula McClain | Buy from Amazon [36:21] Circling the Sun by Paula McClain ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [36:21] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy | Buy from Amazon [38:37] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:00] A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:00] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe | Buy from Amazon [50:31] Other Links Podcast Ep. 36 with Claire Gibson Sarah’s Summer Reading Guides ( 2015 , 2016 ) Sarah’s Best of the Brain Candy List About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssahertzig and @alyssaisbooked)…airing May 20. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 57: Two Old Books We Both Loved with Liz Hein (@lizhein89) 35:26

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In Mini Episode 57, Liz Hein ( @lizhein89 ) and I talk about two old books we both love and a beloved campus novel Liz didn’t love. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The situation with distance learning at my kids’ school and Liz’s school where she’s an administrator. How coronavirus has impacted Liz’s reading…including pushing her to re-read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . Why we were perplexed by the release (date and marketing) of The Heart’s Invisible Furies . Why dark books are surprisingly working well for us during coronavirus. Liz reveals she does not like campus novels. Liz shares why she hated a beloved modern classic novel. Liz’s Book Recommendations [7:39] Two OLD Books She Loves The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:14] The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:11] Two NEW Books She Loves Gwendy’s Magic Feather by Richard Chizmar | Buy from Amazon [16:54] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Buy from Amazon [21:49] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine (Release Date: May 19, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [30:45] Other Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:34] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:28] Moby Dick by Herman Melville | Buy from Amazon [14:49] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [15:28] Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:27] Gwendy’s Button Box by Richard Chizmar and Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [17:05] Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven | Buy from Amazon [20:59] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:09] The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:11] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:00] The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | Buy from Amazon [31:01] Other Links Sarah’s Reading Tracker Sarah’s All-Time Favorite Books List About Liz Instagram Liz went to college to become an English teacher to spend all day talking about books! That transitioned to an administrative position at a high school in Milwaukee, WI. Even though she doesn’t teach books anymore, she is consistently and perhaps obnoxiously recommending books to students and really anyone that will listen. Next Episode Summer Reading Guide Special episode with Susie from Novel Visits (airing Wednesday, May 13). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era + Book Recommendations 54:43

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In Episode 56, Holly Root (Literary Agent and Owner of Root Literary ) talks about the rise of the rom-com and publishing in the coronavirus era…plus, the story of selling Jasmine Guillory’s debut novel to publishers. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Starting in June, the podcast will move to a bi-weekly airing schedule for the summer (just like last summer). Every episode this summer will be a full length episode (mini episodes will go on hiatus until the Fall). Highlights Holly’s journey to becoming a literary agent. What you need to be good at to be a good agent. Holly’s agent “style.” How the current rom-com trend got started and Root Literary’s role in that. The story of selling Jasmine Guillory’s first book to publishers. The move of romance from mass market only to trade paperback…and which types of romance fall in each category. “Patient 0” for the contemporary rom-com trend. The role Book of the Month has played in the rise of the rom-com. How coronavirus is impacting publishing (particularly book acquisition and publication dates). How publishers are deciding which publication dates to push back and which to hold in place during coronavirus. A publishing secret about Edelweiss. Spin-offs being a big thing in romance. The hard part about the “enemies to lovers trope” in romance. The differences between a “romance” and a “rom-com.” Holly’s Book Recommendations [27:49] Two OLD Books She Loves Attachments by Rainbow Rowell | Buy from Amazon [28:08] Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins | Buy from Amazon [29:39] Two NEW Books She Loves Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn | Buy from Amazon [32:36] The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa | Buy from Amazon [35:15] Discussion About Reading Books You Don’t Like [38:17] Two NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai (Release Date: April 21, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [40:46] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (Release Date: July 7, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [43:00] Rate It Game [43:30] Other Books Mentioned Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren | Buy from Amazon [10:07] The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [11:58] The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [11:58] The Hating Game by Sally Thorne | Buy from Amazon [13:47] The Honey Don’t List by Christina Lauren | Buy from Amazon [19:52] Beach Read by Emily Henry | Buy from Amazon [22:32] Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell | Buy from Amazon [28:13] The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai | Buy from Amazon [41:42] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:00] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:57] One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [48:23] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [51:41] Other Links Berkley Publishing The Ripped Bodice (Los Angeles bookstore) About Holly Website | Instagram | Twitter Holly is the founder of Root Literary, which opened in 2017. Prior to opening her agency, she worked at Waxman Leavell Literary, Trident Media Group, and William Morris. Based in Los Angeles, her clients include #1 New York Times bestsellers, international bestsellers, RITA winners and nominees, and numerous titles named to Best Books of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, NPR, the American Library Association, RT Book Reviews, Kirkus, and Amazon. She represents authors of commercial fiction for adults and kids, as well as select nonfiction. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Liz Hein (@lizhein89)…airing May 6. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 55: Sarah Saba Cetra (@bookedinadvance) on Middle Eastern Books on her TBR + Reading During Coronavirus 31:41

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In Mini Episode 55, Sarah Saba Cetra ( @bookedinadvance ) shares Middle Eastern books on her TBR list, books from a publisher we both love (Riverhead), and we both share how coronavirus is impacting our reading. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How coronavirus is impacting both of our reading. How Sarah barely read at all during law school and what (specific book and specific person) eventually got her back into reading. Sarah’s 2 reading goals for this year (including focusing on reading more Middle Eastern authors). The 3 Middle Eastern books on Sarah’s TBR list. An ode to Riverhead Books (the publisher). Sarah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Beautiful Souls by Eyal Press | Buy from Amazon [10:45] Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | Buy from Amazon [13:55] Two NEW Books She Loves We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:13] Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson | Buy from Amazon [19:45] One Book She DIDN’T Love Women Talking by Miriam Toews | Buy from Amazon [] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Sisters by Daisy Johnson (Release Date: August 25, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [26:51] Other Books Mentioned It Sounded Better In My Head by Nina Kenwood | Buy from Amazon [4:24] Hour of the Assassin by Matthew Quirk | Buy from Amazon [5:16] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:51] Our Women on the Ground by Zahra Hankir | Buy from Amazon [9:24] How Does it Feel to Be a Problem? by Moustafa Bayoumi | Buy from Amazon [9:24] Apeirogon by Colum McCann | Buy from Amazon [9:24] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Buy from Amazon [17:10] Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson | Buy from Amazon [21:17] Other Links Ashley Spivey Podcast Ep. 47 : Caroline Zancan (Author of We Wish You Luck ) About Sarah Instagram Sarah was an avid reader until she hit law school, where she read maybe 2 books per year for the three years she was a student, and the year after she graduated. After following Ashley Spivey for Bachelor-related reasons, and she found Sarah’s Bookshelves Live and got back into the swing of regularly reading. She is currently a legal writer living in Pittsburgh, where she’s just become a regular at her neighborhood indie bookstore. She also likes to embroider while listening to audiobooks. Next Episode Full length episode featuring Holly Root, Literary Agent and Owner of Root Literary (airing Wednesday, April 29). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 54: Sarah Pekkanen & Greer Hendricks (authors of You Are Not Alone) + Book Recommendations 53:47

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In Episode 54, Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks (authors of You Are Not Alone ) go behind-the-scenes of their writing process, how they decided to write psychological thrillers, and share where their next novel is set (it’s not in New York City!). This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The themes Sarah & Greer try to base every book around. The Sarah & Greer co-writing team origin story. How Sarah’s and Greer’s personalities are similar and different. The good, the bad, and the ugly about Sarah & Greer’s writing process…and how their process is different from many other co-writing teams. Sarah’s and Greer’s thoughts on whether writing together is more or less efficient than writing alone. How they decided to write psychological thrillers (vs. some other genre). How they work through their plot twists (and keep them from becoming outlandish). How they threw out the original first third of You Are Not Alone . The book they’re working on now. The screenplay for The Wife Between Us that they’re currently working on. A bonus recommendation co-signed by all three of us. Where their next book is set…and it’s not New York City. Sarah and Greer’s Book Recommendations [25:59] Two OLD Books They Love Greer: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson | Buy from Amazon [26:18] Sarah: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon | Buy from Amazon [29:36] Two NEW Books They Love Greer: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:47] Sarah: My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing | Buy from Amazon [36:18] Two NEW RELEASES They’re Excited About Greer: The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin (Release Date: June 2, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [39:03] Sarah: Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner (Release Date: September 22, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [41:28] Rate It Game [44:27] Other Books Mentioned The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus | Buy from Amazon [8:44] An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:56] The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Buy from Amazon [21:36] You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:55] Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding | Buy from Amazon [29:09] Wonder by R.J. Palacio | Buy from Amazon [30:39] The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon | Buy from Amazon [31:11] Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin | Buy from Amazon [40:54] Babyproof by Emily Giffin | Buy from Amazon [41:02] All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin | Buy from Amazon [41:11] Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb | Buy from Amazon [43:08] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Buy from Amazon [50:10] About Sarah Author Website | Instagram | Twitter Sarah Pekkanen is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller THE WIFE BETWEEN US and the upcoming AN ANONYMOUS GIRL, both cowritten with Greer Hendricks. AN ANONYMOUS GIRL has been optioned for a television series by eOne, with Sarah and Greer executive producing. THE WIFE BETWEEN US has been optioned for film by Amblin Entertainment, with Sarah and Greer screenwriting the adaptation. Her prior solo novels are: THE EVER AFTER, THE PERFECT NEIGHBORS, THINGS YOU WON’T SAY, CATCHING AIR, THE BEST OF US, THE OPPOSITE OF ME, SKIPPING A BEAT, and THESE GIRLS. Sarah’s linked free short e-stories, published by Simon & Schuster exclusively for e-readers, are titled “All is Bright,” and “Love, Accidentally.” Sarah is the mother of three young boys, which explains why she writes part of her novels at Chuck E. Cheese. Sarah penned her first book, Miscellaneous Tales and Poems, at the age of 10. About Greer Author Website | Instagram | Twitter GREER HENDRICKS is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us . The Wife Between Us has been optioned for film by Amblin Entertainment, with Greer and her co-author, Sarah Pekkanen, hired to write the screenplay. An Anonymous Girl has been optioned for television, with Greer and Sarah tapped to executive produce. Prior to becoming a novelist, Greer served as Vice President and Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Allure , and Publishers Weekly . She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Sarah Saba Cetra (@bookedinadvance)…airing April 22. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 53: Spring 2020 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:30

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Welcome to the Spring 2020 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April and May 2020. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Supporting Local Bookstores Libro.fm (affiliate link for audiobooks) Order online from your local bookstore (Sarah: The Bookshelf, Thomasville , Catherine: Powell’s ) Bookshop.org (25% of profits go to a pool of independent bookstores) Highlights How you can support local bookstores (and authors by extension) during Coronavirus. Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Winter 2020 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Winter 2020 Preview episode. How we were both awkwardly tall when we were young. A smaller (ish?) publishing imprint Catherine and I both love. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Spring book picks. Spring 2020 Book Preview [13:58] April Sarah’s Picks: Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould (April 14) | Buy from Amazon [14:55] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (April 28) | Buy from Amazon [22:49] Catherine’s Picks: Godshot by Chelsea Bieker (March 31 – NEW publication date) | Buy from Amazon [20:08] Master Class by Christina Dalcher (April 21) | Buy from Amazon [27:27] If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha (April 21) | Buy from Amazon [33:42] May Sarah’s Picks: All Adults Here by Emma Straub (May 4) | Buy from Amazon [29:57] Stray by Stephanie Danler (May 5) | Buy from Amazon [36:27] Running by Natalia Sylvester (May 5) | Buy from Amazon [44:00] Eat a Peach by David Chang (May 19) | Buy from Amazon [48:12] Catherine’s Picks: Big Summer by Jennifer Wiener (May 5 – NEW publication date!) | Buy from Amazon [40:59] Red Dress in Black and White by Elliot Ackerman (May 26) | Buy from Amazon [46:25] The First Actress by C.W. Gortner (May 26) | Buy from Amazon [50:08] Bonus Recommendation (Co-Signed by Both of Us): Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (May 19) | Buy from Amazon [51:39] Other Books Mentioned Writers and Lovers by Lily King ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:23] Euphoria by Lily King | Buy from Amazon [9:23] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:22] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:15] My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:15] The Lost Diary of M by Paul Wolfe | Buy from Amazon [12:31] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:36] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:36] Why Women Can’t Sleep by Ada Calhoun | Buy from Amazon [19:12] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:12] Dear Fang, With Love by Rufi Thorpe ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:08] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe | Buy from Amazon [23:08] My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:13] Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell | Buy from Amazon [26:26] Vox by Christina Dalcher | Buy from Amazon [27:56] The Vacationers by Emma Straub ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:36] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:12] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:12] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:22] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [36:35] Inheritance by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [36:56] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Buy from Amazon [39:52] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:46] In Her Shoes by Jennifer Wiener | Buy from Amazon [41:11] Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Wiener | Buy from Amazon [41:23] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:38] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:36] Chasing the Sun by Natalia Sylvester | Buy from Amazon [44:31] I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:19] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:37] Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:36] Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W. Gortner | Buy from Amazon [50:21] The Romanov Empress by C.W. Gortner | Buy from Amazon [50:21] An American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [52:02] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [52:45] Other Links How Bookshop.org works March 2020 Books to Read (and Skip) Riverhead Books 2020 Reading Tracker Bill Simmons / David Chang podcast About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI. Next Episode There will not be a new episode next week (I’m going to “observe” my children’s Spring Break from my house). The following week, there will be a full length episode featuring Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, authors of You Are Not Alone (airing April 15). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 52: A Couple Differing Opinions with Sarah Verity Collica (@seize_the_page) 33:27

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In Mini Episode 52, Sarah Verity Collica ( @seize_the_page ) and I talk about a couple books we have differing opinions about…plus, She Said vs. Catch and Kill . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). 2020 Podcast Survey I’d love it if you could take a couple minutes to complete the 2020 Podcast Survey . I’d love to hear your feedback about what’s working, what’s not working, and the direction you’d like to see the podcast take. I’ll be using this feedback as I plan for next Fall. And, your responses are anonymous! Highlights A couple books that Sarah C. and I had different opinions about. Sarah D’s issues with Liane Moriarty. The similarities and differences between Catch and Kill and She Said …and Sarah C’s favorite of the two. Ronan Farrow’s dispute with his publisher about Woody Allen’s memoir. A quick overview of the differences between publishers and imprints. Where Sarah D. goes for book reviews from regular readers vs. critics. Sarah D.’s speculation about the Transcendent Kingdom’s shifting publication date. Edelweiss benefits beyond just requesting e-galleys from publishers. Sarah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [4:54] What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:42] Two NEW Books She Loves Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [14:04] Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow | Buy from Amazon [18:57] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwon | Buy from Amazon [] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (Release Date: September 8, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [27:05] Other Books Mentioned Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [5:04] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:10] An American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [8:10] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (Release Date: June 30, 2020)| Buy from Amazon [8:10] Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan | Buy from Amazon [12:07] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:12] Big Summer by Jenifer Weiner (Out May, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [18:39] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:05] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [27:19] Other Links Episode 32: Cristina Arreola “Publisher Drops Woody Allen’s Book After Ronan Farrow Objects, Employees Walk Out” ( NPR) “Ronan Farrow Dumps Publisher Over Its Book Deal With His Father, Woody Allen” , ( The Washington Post ) Two articles mentioning a July 2020 publication date for Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom : Article 1 , Article 2 About Sarah Instagram Sarah works full time for a summer camp and year-round retreat center. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband two daughters and two dogs. Sarah has been an avid reader since she was little and could often be found sitting in the corner at family events with a book or staying up late reading under the covers. She read Babysitters Club books until she was way too old and started stealing her mom’s Danielle Steele books when she was way too young. Next Episode Spring 2020 Book Preview with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books (airing Wednesday, April 1). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 51: Steph Hockersmith (@PieLadyBooks) + Book Recommendations 53:04

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In Episode 51, Steph Hockersmith ( @pieladybooks ), fresh off her appearance on Good Morning America , shares all the behind-the-scenes details of her book-themed pies, including her favorite dessert (it’s not pie!) and her goals for expanding Pie Lady Books. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! My March Book of the Month pick was Hour of the Assassin by Matthew Quick…an espionage thriller (out of my usual wheelhouse, but I’m intrigued!). [1:29] Highlights The answer to the most asked listener question. Why Steph chose to feature pies on her Instagram (vs. cookies or cakes). Answers to all your logistical questions about how she creates those beautiful pies! Pie failures that she wasn’t able to post on Instagram. The types of book covers she struggles to make pies for. What will likely make both of us want to throw a thriller across the room. Steph’s future goals / ideas for expanding Pie Lady Books. If GMA paid Steph to feature her In Five Years pie on air (it aired on March 10). The blog Steph will be starting soon. Steph’s Book Recommendations [24:42] Two OLD Books She Loves From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon | Buy from Amazon [24:54] The Book of Ivy and The Revolution of Ivy by Amy Engel | Buy from Amazon [28:59] Two NEW Books She Loves The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes | Buy from Amazon [32:32] The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare | Buy from Amazon [36:33] One Book She DIDN’T Love Cross Her Heart by Sarah Pinborough | Buy from Amazon [39:35] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Release Date: June 30, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [42:21] Rate It Game [43:58] Other Books Mentioned Anna K by Jenny Lee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:28] Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:38] You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:40] The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas | Buy from Amazon [25:03] Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte | Buy from Amazon [25:03] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Buy from Amazon [29:10] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:56] The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson | Buy from Amazon [33:41] Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough ( Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [40:44] The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [41:15] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Buy from Amazon [41:15] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [41:58] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [42:37] Lock Every Door by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [42:37] Fair Play by Eve Rodsky | Buy from Amazon [46:26] The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan | Buy from Amazon [47:35] Other Links Steph’s Book of the Month pie A Carried Affair Designs ( @acarriedaffairdesigns ) Steph’s Anna K pie Steph’s Such a Fun Age pie Steph’s Dear Edward pie The Pieous ( @thepieous ) Liz Moore episode Siobhan Jones episode About Steph Instagram Steph lives is a stay-at-home Mom of two boys (ages 5 & 3) in Colorado Spring, CO. She has been gluten free for about 13 years and has been baking gluten free pies for about 12 years. She is a voracious reader and loves creating pie designs to go with the books she’s reading. And, she and her pies recently appeared on Good Morning America ! Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Sarah Verity Collica ( @seize_the_page )…airing March 25. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 50: Dual Timelines & Reading an Author's Backlist with Julia Spence (@GameOfReading) 25:49

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In Mini Episode 50, Julia Spence (@gameofreading) talks about her love for dual timelines in her books and reading an author’s backlist. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Julia talks about how, when she reads a book she loves by a new-to-her author, she loves to read all of that author’s backlist. Julia shares her recent love of books with dual timelines. Julia’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren | Buy from Amazon [5:45] Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult | Buy from Amazon [8:09] Two NEW Books She Loves Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain | Buy from Amazon [11:40] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Buy from Amazon [15:11] One Book She DIDN’T Love Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey | Buy from Amazon [17:30] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About What You Wish For by Katherine Center (Release Date: July 14, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [20:28] Other Books Mentioned Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [3:24] Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:24] You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Buy from Amazon [6:34] Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult | Buy from Amazo n [10:30] The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain | Buy from Amazon [14:43] Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill | Buy from Amazon [19:01] Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [20:41] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:41] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Buy from Amazon [23:38] Other Links Ep. 30: Southern Books with the Bless Your Heart Book Club Currently Reading Podcast Winter 2020 Book Preview Pie Lady Books’ What You Wish For pie About Julia Instagram Julia is an actuary at an insurance company in Boston, MA. During her 9-5 job, she deals with numbers, but after work she unwinds with a book. She’s been an avid reader since grade school and reads more than 200 books a year. When she’s not reading, you can find her obsessively stalking Taylor Swift online or passionately cheering on Boston sports teams. Next Episode Full length episode featuring Steph Hockersmith of Pie Lady Books (airing Wednesday, March 18). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 49: Zibby Owens (Host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books Podcast) 39:16

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In Episode 49, Zibby Owens (Host of the Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Podcast ) talks about what it’s like to interview authors and shares some of her favorite memoirs. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! Highlights How Zibby ended up podcasting about books after getting her MBA (Masters of Business Administration). Why Zibby decided to start the podcast. How Zibby gets it all done while being a mom to 4 kids. How Zibby decides which authors to have on her podcast. The book Zibby has written that’s sitting in her apartment. Zibby’s favorite types of books to read. Zibby’s advice for moms who truly feel they don’t have time to read books. A bonus upcoming release Zibby is excited about. Zibby’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Slow Motion by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [20:29] The Rules of Inheritance by Claire Bidwell Smith | Buy from Amazon [22:29] Two NEW Books She Loves To Love and Let Go by Rachel Brathen | Buy from Amazon [24:17] Motherland: A Memoir of Love, Loathing, and Longing by Elissa Altman | Buy from Amazon [26:41] One Book She DIDN’T Love Zibby shares her stance on publicly talking about books she doesn’t like. [29:00] Two NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About The End of the Day by Bill Clegg (Release Date: June 4, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [31:37] Empty by Susan Burton (Release Date: June 23, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [32:59] Other Books Mentioned The Woman in the Park by Teresa Sorkin | Buy from Amazon [13:32] Inheritance by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [21:16] The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:48] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:44] Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon [31:43] Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:05] Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:40] Other Links “New York’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer Runs a Podcast on Park Avenue” ( Vulture ) Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Episode with Dani Shapiro Rachel Brathen on Instagram ( @Yoga_girl ) About Zibby Website | Personal Instagram | Podcast Instagram | Twitter Zibby Owens is a writer and mother of four in New York City. She is the creator and host of award-winning literary podcast, “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books ” and runs a literary salon with author events and book fairs from her home. Zibby published her first article, a personal essay for Seventeen magazine, when she was in high school and has been writing ever since. She has covered topics such as books, parenting, health/fitness, weddings, grief, friendship, beauty, and aging. Most recently, she has focused on finding the humor in the everyday struggles of motherhood. She is represented by Joe Veltre at Gersh. Her work has appeared in Redbook, Marie Claire, Shape, SELF, Modern Bride and other magazines, as well as online in the New York Times, Parents, TODAY Parents, Huff Post, Scary Mommy, What’s Up Moms, Kveller, Mommy Nearest and Medium . A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Zibby has a marketing and branding background, especially for start-ups and consumer products companies. She currently lives in Manhattan, where she was born and raised, with her four children ages 5-12 and her husband, Kyle Owens, of Morning Moon Productions . Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Julia Spence ( @gameofreading )…airing March 11. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 48: Genevieve Trono (@GenTheBookworm) 34:14

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In Mini Episode 48, Genevieve Trono ( @genthebookworm ) talks mood reading and shares her thoughts about Brit Bennett’s new book (which she’s already read)! Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! This month, I chose You Are Not Alone , The Holdout , and Anna K . Check out my commentary on all the February picks to help choose the right book for your reading taste. Highlights Mood reading and how Genevieve builds in time / space to mood read within her books she’s reading for review. Genevieve’s thoughts on one of Sarah’s most anticipated books of 2020 (Genevieve has already read it, while Sarah hasn’t) How it’s easy to forget the details of the books we read…even ones we love. How some teachers these days are talking to their students about the importance of loving what you’re reading. A bonus review of an upcoming release by a well-known author. Authors publishing new books too quickly / frequently. Genevieve’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:07] Midwives by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [9:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:20] To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma by Molly Millwood | Buy from Amazon [20:47] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:26] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Release Date: June 2, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [28:29] Other Books Mentioned The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian (Out March 17) | Buy from Amazon [12:38] The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:42] A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:34] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:37] Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [25:35] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:45] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:35] Other Links Committed Podcast (hosted by Jo Piazza) My 2018 Summer Reading Guide About Genevieve Instagram Genevieve is a mom, wife, professional photographer, book blogger, library volunteer, and a motherhood book club facilitator. She lives with her husband of 10+ years, their two sons who are 7 & 9 and their springer spaniel named Buzz. She is a photographer and mostly does behind the scenes work now. She spends a lot of her work days editing in Lightroom and Photoshop which makes plenty of time for audiobooks! She also teaches photography classes. Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 47: Caroline Zancan (Author of We Wish You Luck) + Book Recommendations 54:22

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In Episode 47, Caroline Zancan (author of We Wish You Luck ) discuss her time getting her MFA at the Bennington Writing Seminars, how her job as an editor at Henry Holt impacted her as an author, and the allure of campus novels. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! This month, I chose You Are Not Alone , The Holdout , and Anna K . Check out my commentary on all the February picks to help choose the right book for your reading taste. Highlights What parts of Caroline’s experience at a low-residency MFA Program she incorporated into We Wish You Luck . The allure of campus novels. The value of having a degree from a MFA Program (and the ways it doesn’t help you). Why she chose to tell the story in the collective voice and to leave the three main characters’ perspectives out of the collective. How her job as an Editor impacted her as an author and, conversely, what she learned as an author that she took back to her editorial job. How the “book shopping” process works for someone who works in publishing. Some funny Goodreads reviews of Ulysses. How publishers factor events like elections into their publishing calendars. Caroline’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Play it As it Lays by Joan Didion | Buy from Amazon [23:54] Happiness, As Such by Natalia Ginzberg | Buy from Amazon [27:51] Two NEW Books She Loves The Dutch House by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:15] Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellman | Buy from Amazon [35:22] One Book She DIDN’T Love Ulysses by James Joyce | Buy from Amazon [37:41] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (Release Date: June 30, 2020)| Buy from Amazon [41:16] *Note: when we recorded, there was no cover or full blurb about this book available from the publisher. Since recording, you can now see the cover on Goodreads , which interestingly, features an actual photo of Hillary Clinton (how is this legally possible?!)! Other Books Mentioned You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (Out March 3) | Buy from Amazon [1:10] The Holdout by Graham Greene | Buy from Amazon [1:10] Anna K by Jenny Lee | Buy from Amazon [1:10] Local Girls by Caroline Zancan | Buy from Amazon [2:16] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:28] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [10:17] Oligarchy by Scarlett Thomas | Buy from Amazon [11:41] The Truants by Kate Weinberg | Buy from Amazon [11:41] The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:11] Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris | Buy from Amazon [15:11] The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn | Buy from Amazon [23:06] The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion | Buy from Amazon [23:35] Family Lexicon by Natalia Ginzburg | Buy from Amazon [29:09] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:13] Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace | Buy from Amazon [39:00] An American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [41:20] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:10] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [43:32] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:12] Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling | Buy from Amazon [46:27] The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [48:07] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [48:07] The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan | Buy from Amazon [51:48] Other Links Winter 2020 Book Preview “Rediscovering Natalia Ginzburg” , The New Yorker Sarah’s Best Books of 2019 List “New Curtis Sittenfeld Novel Will Imagine Hillary Clinton’s Life Without Bill” , The Guardian About Caroline Caroline Zancan is the author of the novels Local Girls and We Wish You Luck . She is a graduate of Kenyon College and holds an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. A Senior Editor at Henry Holt, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their children. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Genevieve Trono ( @genthebookworm )…airing February 26. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 46: Heart-Breaking, But Hopeful Books with Aubree Cheadle (@MNReadingMama) 32:24

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In Mini Episode 46, Aubree Cheadle ( @mnreadingmama ) shares her love for heart-breaking, but hopeful books and we talk about overdone literary comparisons. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month . Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! This month, I chose You Are Not Alone , The Holdout , and Anna K . Check out my commentary on all the February picks to help choose the right book for your reading taste. Highlights Why Aubree loves books that make her cry. The Glass Castle being the Gone Girl / Girl on the Train comparison book for memoirs…and many readers’ gateway to memoir. And, deep into the accuracy of marketing book comparisons in general. Aubree’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls | Buy from Amazon [6:27] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [13:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Pretty Guilty Women by Gina LaManna | Buy from Amazon [18:36] This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger | Buy from Amazon [21:47] One Book She DIDN’T Love Regretting You by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [26:00] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Dilemma by B.A. Paris (Released June 30, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [28:47] Other Books Mentioned You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (Out March 3) | Buy from Amazon [1:18] The Holdout by Graham Greene | Buy from Amazon [1:24] Anna K by Jenny Lee | Buy from Amazon [1:24] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:43] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:09] Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:43] The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner | Buy from Amazon [12:57] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:57] And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:34] A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini | Buy from Amazon [17:37] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:02] The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth | Buy from Amazon [20:44] It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [28:10] Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [28:17] Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris | Buy from Amazon [30:10] The Breakdown by B.A. Paris | Buy from Amazon [30:10] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:19] About Aubree Instagram Aubree is a stay-at-home mom and part time high school theatre director living in Minnesota and she reads so her kids don’t drive her crazy! Next Episode Full length episode featuring Caroline Zancan , author of We Wish You Luck (airing Wednesday, February 19). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 45: Liz Moore (Author of Long Bright River) + Book Recommendations 51:06

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In Episode 45, Liz Moore (author of Long Bright River ) talks about the inspiration and research for her novel, mystery / thriller twists, and that comparison to The Girl on the Train . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Liz comes up with inspiration for her books. Her time working with a photographer in the Kensington neighborhood (which ended up being research for Long Bright River ). Liz’s take on the twists in mysteries and thrillers. The origins of Long Bright River ‘s title. Long Bright River as a movie…and Liz’s experience writing the screenplay for it (and for another of her books). Some real life author friendships. An upcoming release that isn’t even on the Internet yet. Writing as a mother. Liz’s take on Long Bright River being compared to The Girl on the Train . Liz’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [22:09] Heat & Light by Jennifer Haigh | Buy from Amazon [24:56] Two NEW Books She Loves All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:42] The Third Rainbow Girl by Emma Copley Eisenberg | Buy from Amazon [29:54] One Book She DIDN’T Love Romantic Poetry [33:02] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About “TBD Title New Novel” by Asali Solomon (Author of Disgruntled ) [36:37] Other Books Mentioned Long Bright River by Liz Moore ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:09] The Unseen World by Liz Moore | Buy from Amazon [4:16] The Rust Belt Rising Almanac by Linda Gallant | Buy from Amazon [9:38] Heft by Liz Moore | Buy from Amazon [13:54] Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [23:56] Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:29] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Buy from Amazon [24:29] All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [27:47] Get Down by Asali Solomon | Buy from Amazon [37:10] Disgruntled by Asali Solomon | Buy from Amazon [37:10] Loving Frank by Nancy Horan | Buy from Amazon [38:08] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins ( My Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [42:24] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:56] Other Links Jeffrey Stockbridge Kensington Blues photo series The Lotus Eaters by Tennyson About Liz Website | Instagram | Twitter Her first novel, The Words of Every Song (Broadway Books, 2007), centers on a fictional record company in New York City just after the turn of the millennium. It draws partly on Liz’s own experiences as a musician. It was selected for Borders’ Original Voices program and was given a starred review by Kirkus. Roddy Doyle wrote of it, “This is a remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed. I loved the book.” After the publication of her debut novel, Liz obtained her MFA in Fiction from Hunter College. In 2009, she was awarded the University of Pennsylvania’s ArtsEdge residency and moved to Philadelphia. Her second novel, Heft, was published by W.W. Norton in January 2012 to popular and critical acclaim. Of Heft, The New Yorker wrote, “Moore’s characters are lovingly drawn…a truly original voice”; The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Few novelists of recent memory have put our bleak isolation into words as clearly as Liz Moore does in her new novel”; and editor Sara Nelson wrote in O, The Oprah Magazine, “Beautiful…Stunningly sad and heroically hopeful.” The novel was published in five countries, was long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and was included on several “Best of 2012” lists, including those of NPR and the Apple iBookstore. Moore’s short fiction and creative nonfiction have appeared in venues such as Tin House, The New York Times, and Narrative Magazine. She is the winner of the Medici Book Club Prize and Philadelphia’s Athenaeum Literary Award. After winning a 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she spent 2014-15 at the American Academy in Rome, completing her third novel. That novel, The Unseen World, was published by W.W. Norton in July of 2016. Louisa Hall called it “fiercely intelligent” in her review in The New York Times; Susan Coll called it “enthralling . . . ethereal and elegant . . . a rich and convincing period piece” in her review in the Washington Post. The Unseen World was included in “Best of 2016” lists by The New Yorker, the BBC, Publishers Weekly, Vox, Google Play, and Audible.com, among others. Moore’s fourth novel, Long Bright River, is forthcoming from Riverhead Books in January 2020. She lives with her family in Philadelphia and is a faculty member of the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Aubree Cheadle ( @mnreadingmama )…airing February 12. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 44: Historical Fiction & History Nonfiction with Jayda Justus (@TheHistoryMom) 31:33

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In Mini Episode 44, Jayda Justus ( @thehistorymom ) shares historical fiction and nonfiction history books paired with historical sites. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Recent books about women’s roles in past wars. Jayda’s and my Enneagram numbers. Jayda’s 2020 reading goal of reading 85% historical fiction or nonfiction. One of the rare books Jayda DNF’d. Jayda’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash | Buy from Amazon [8:16] Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:43] Two NEW Books She Loves Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald | Buy from Amazon [15:43] The League of Wives by Heath Hardage Lee | Buy from Amazon [18:58] One Book She DIDN’T Love Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury | Buy from Amazon [22:11] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini (Released June 2, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [25:44] Other Books Mentioned Code Girls by Liza Mundy | Buy from Amazon [2:55] Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Buy from Amazon [2:55] I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis | Buy from Amazon [6:52] This Dark Road to Mercy by Wiley Cash ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:07] 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [16:44] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [16:44] The Spymistress by Jennifer Chiaverini | Buy from Amazon [25:56] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:45] Other Links What Should I Read Next? podcast Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, NC) – paired with The Last Ballad American Civil War Museum (Richmond, VA) – paired with Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy Grand Central Station (New York, NY) – paired with Time After Time Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Richmond, VA) – paired with The League of Wives About Jayda Blog | Instagram | Twitter Jayda Justus is a writer and blogger at “ The History Mom ,” where she reviews historical sites and experiences for families. These reviews provide helpful tips and reading lists to enhance visits for families and encourage parents to make historical sightseeing part of their vacations. She is originally from the historical town of Kings Mountain, NC, and lives in Richmond, VA. Previously, Jayda worked as Legislative Director for Rep. Sue Myrick on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and majored in History and Political Science at Furman University. Her blog can be found at https://thehistorymom.com . She was recently featured on NBC 12’s RVA Parenting and was a panelist at the 1455 Summer Literary Festival. Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 43: Jordan Moblo (@Jordys.Book.Club) on Growing a #Bookstagram Account 50:49

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In Episode 43, Jordan Moblo talks about how he grew his #bookstagram account to over 35,000 followers in a year and a half and shares tips for growing your own #bookstagram account. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Jordan started his #bookstagram account (and what his husband thought about it initially). How he grew his account to 30,000 followers in the age of the Instagram algorithm. How he feels about being a male in the predominantly female #bookstagram community. How Jordan fits his #bookstagram “work” in given he has a full-time job. The origin of the white coffee mug. How Jordan found his #bookstagram “aesthetic.” Jordan’s best photography and photo editing tips. How Jordan jumped from reading 15 books a year (pre-#bookstagram) to reading 225 books in 2019. How both Jordan and I got to be Book of the Month judges. Jordan’s Mystery Book Club. Jordan’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books He Loves Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven | Buy from Amazon [23:35] The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh | Buy from Amazon [26:04] Two NEW Books He Loves You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (Out March 3) | Buy from Amazon [28:48] Anyone by Charles Soule | Buy from Amazon [33:46] One Book He DIDN’T Love The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan | Buy from Amazon [37:22] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (Release Date: May 19, 2020)| Buy from Amazon [39:13] Other Books Mentioned The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell | Buy from Amazon [20:48] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [22:06] The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys | Buy from Amazon [22:06] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] Recursion by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:10] An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:48] The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Buy from Amazon [31:10] The Oracle Year by Charles Soule | Buy from Amazon [34:30] Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [37:43] The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins | Buy from Amazon [39:26] Other Links Steph at Pie Lady Books Jordan’s #bookstagram tutorial post Facetune (photo editing app) Preview (Instagram app) Jordan’s Book of the Month essay on The Family Upstairs Sarah’s Book of the Month essay on Nothing to See Here Ep. 25: Siobhan Jones (Book of the Month Editorial Director) Ep. 40: Byrd Leavell (Literary Agent with United Talent Agency) Carrie from Boston Book Fanatic (Jordan’s Mystery Book Club partner) Jordan’s wedding picture Instagram post Jordan’s New / Original A Little Life Instagram post About Jordan Instagram Jordan runs the #bookstagram account @jordys.book.club, which has over 35,000 followers. He is also a television Executive and lives in Los Angeles. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Jayda Justus ( @thehistorymom ) on historical fiction and nonfiction history (airing January 29). Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 42: Reading Abroad with Brittany Block (@BRBReads) 32:34

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In Mini Episode 42, Brittany Block ( @brbreads ) and I talk about the logistics of reading abroad, bleak books, and books that help you learn something. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Brittany gets access to books while living abroad (including her library access, e-book access, and what she does in German bookstores). How Brittany’s reading taste has evolved (and the vast difference between her favorite book of 2009 and her favorite book of 2019). We lament the overuse of The Girl on the Train comparisons and discuss another egregious comparison not involving The Girl on the Train . Brittany’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Road by Cormac McCarthy | Buy from Amazon [10:44] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:09] Two NEW Books She Loves Wanderers by Chuck Wendig | Buy from Amazon [17:32] My Life as a Rat by Joyce Carol Oates | Buy from Amazon [20:52] One Book She DIDN’T Love When the Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe | Buy from Amazon [23:17] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Long Bright River by Liz Moore (Released January 7, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [26:32] Other Books Mentioned The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth | Buy from Amazon [8:19] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:47] The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:57] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [19:58] We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates | Buy from Amazon [22:46] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins ( My Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [28:25] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:52] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:52] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:52] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:59] Other Links Sarah’s Best Books of 2019 List All Who Love Books! Facebook Group Winter 2020 Book Preview podcast episode About Brittany Instagram Brittany taught Language Arts and Math (Special Education Inclusion Teacher) for 2 years before enlisting in the Air Force. Brittany has always been an avid reader but her reading has changed since she started teaching and trying to find books that would make the kids I taught excited about reading and not dread it like they had their entire lives (especially those with reading disabilities). Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 41: Winter 2020 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 56:40

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Welcome back for the first episode of 2020…the Winter 2020 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out for the first quarter (January – March) of 2020. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2020 blog post, which is coming out tomorrow. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also some that I didn’t! This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Starting this month, I’m introducing a new bonus feature for $5/month podcast patrons ! I’m going to do a monthly solo episode (i.e. no co-host) where I do the book recommendations segment from Sarah’s Book Shelves Live. So, I’ll share… 2 Old Books I Love 2 New Books I Love 1 Book I Didn’t Love (this could be a DNF) 1 Upcoming Release I’m Excited About These episodes will be released around mid-month. I’m so excited to have a place to talk about the books I’m loving (and not loving) beyond just piping in when I happen to have read a book my guest is sharing. If you’d like access to these episodes (and other bonus content), subscribe for $5/month on Patreon ! Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Fall 2019 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Fall 2019 Preview episode. Catherine shares how her Louise Penny pick from the Fall Preview episode panned out. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Winter book picks. Winter 2020 Book Preview January Sarah’s Picks: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (December 31, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [8:20] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (January 7) | Buy from Amazon [14:57] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan (January 14) | Buy from Amazon [19:23] American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins (January 21) | Buy from Amazon [25:09] Catherine’s Picks: Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey (January 7) | Buy from Amazon [13:13] Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict (January 7) | Buy from Amazon [17:29] February Sarah’s Picks: The Cactus League by Emily Nemens (February 4) | Buy from Amazon [31:12] Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin (February 18) | Buy from Amazon [36:16] Catherine’s Picks: Weather by Jenny Offill (February 11) | Buy from Amazon [23:09] House of Trelawney by Hannah Rothschild (February 11) | Buy from Amazon [29:16] The Lost Diary of M by Paul Wolfe (February 25) | Buy from Amazon [33:57] March Sarah’s Picks: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (March 10) | Buy from Amazon [40:48] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel (March 17) | Buy from Amazon [44:25] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel (March 31) | Buy from Amazon [48:57] Catherine’s Picks: Writers and Lovers by Lily King (March 3) | Buy from Amazon [38:32] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler (March 10) | Buy from Amazon [43:02] The Mountains Sing by Que Mai Phan Nguyen (March 17) | Buy from Amazon [46:26] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (March 24) | Buy from Amazon [50:44] Other Books Mentioned The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:20] ( My Review ) The Dutch House by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:38] Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghost s by Kate Racculia | Buy from Amazon [4:54] The Testaments by Margaret Atwood ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:09] City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:09] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:09] The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [5:09] The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan | Buy from Amazon [5:50] Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [5:50] A Door in the Earth by Amy Waldman (August 27) | Buy from Amazon [6:29] The Submission by Amy Waldman | Buy from Amazon [7:00] Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill | Buy from Amazon [14:11] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:49] A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:49] Dopesick by Beth Macy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:13] The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict | Buy from Amazon [17:53] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:43] The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild | Buy from Amazon [29:36] The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach | Buy from Amazon [32:27] Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:01] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:57] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:44] Euphoria by Lily King | Buy from Amazon [38:32] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:45] Out East by John Glenn ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:45] Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitgerald by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:04] On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong | Buy from Amazon [48:05] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:40] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:51] Other Links Mommy Dead and Dearest ( HBO documentary about DeeDee Blanchard) The Vietnam War (documentary by Ken Burns) About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 40: Byrd Leavell (Literary Agent at United Talent Agency) + Book Recommendations 44:00

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In Episode 40, Byrd Leavell (Talent Agent at United Talent Agency ) talks about the business of publishing, the truth behind publisher marketing dollars, and shares holiday book recommendations for husbands / dads / sons / boyfriends. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Links 2020 Rock Your Reading Tracker Support the blog on Patreon to get year-end bonus podcast episodes. Highlights How Byrd got into the agency business. The differences in working for a bigger (where he is now) vs. smaller agency (where he started). Where in the process the marketing budget is decided on. The truth about publishers’ marketing budgets. How book deals for Internet personalities work. The “business” of publishing a book. What do you do as an agent when a book is not selling like you hoped? How Byrd’s personal reading taste is different from the types of books he’s looking to sign as clients. Sarah’s theory of experience living in NYC correlating with liking Fleishman is in Trouble. Byrd’s list of books to buy for Dads / husbands / boyfriends / brothers / sons. Our views on memoirists using ghostwriters. If authors / publishers / agents care what format a book sells in. Byrd’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books He Loves Author Herman Wouk ( The Winds of War and War and Remembrance ) | Buy from Amazon [21:53] The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin | Buy from Amazon [23:46] Two NEW Books He Loves Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:27] Cemetery Road by Greg Isles | Buy from Amazon [29:03] One Book He DIDN’T Love The Institute by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [31:38] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (Released October 29, 2019, My Review )| Buy from Amazon [33:16] Other Books Mentioned Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern | Buy from Amazon [13:12] The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal | Buy from Amazon [15:02] Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark | Buy from Amazon [16:36] Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis | Buy from Amazon [19:40] Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Buy from Amazon [19:56] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:59] Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:59] Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann | Buy from Amazon [21:10] Majorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk | Buy from Amazon [23:17] Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:21] Natchez Burning by Greg Isles ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:36] The Bone Tree by Greg Isles ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:36] Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes | Buy from Amazon [30:38] Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [31:00] The North Water by Ian McGuire | Buy from Amazon [31:08] The Son by Philipp Meyer | Buy from Amazon [31:29] American Rust by Philipp Meyer | Buy from Amazon [31:29] The Outsider by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [32:03] American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins | Buy from Amazon [33:23] Other Links United Talent Agency Radcliffe Publishing Program (now “Columbia Publishing Course” ) Waxman Leavell (Byrd’s former literary agency) How Stuff Works Podcast network Holly Root (fiction literary agent) My Favorite Murder podcast Sarah’s Books for Guys List Authors Byrd likes: Jonathan Lethem , George Saunders About Byrd Twitter A literary agent at UTA (United Talent Agency), Byrd Leavell started in book publishing 19 years ago and in that time has overseen major bestsellers across multiple categories. His clients include Andrew Yang, Guy Raz, Aubrey Marcus, Cat Marnell, Tiffany Haddish, Brian Kilmeade, Matt Taibbi, Drew Magary, Adam Savage, Mat Best, Rich Roll and Julie Piatt, Justin Halpern, Amirah Kassem, and Rob Elliott – whose LOL series has sold more than 2.5 million copies. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 39: Southern Books & Character-Driven Dramas with Lindsay Creech (@LittleLindsReads) 24:36

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In Mini Episode 39, Lindsay Creech ( @littlelindsreads ) and I talk about Southern books and character-driven dramas. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lindsay’s mom’s parent gift-giving nightmare (which involves books). Sarah’s least favorite Pat Conroy book. A DNF tangent. Lindsay’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe | Buy from Amazon [4:24] The Winter Street Series by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [6:42] Two NEW Books She Loves The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:27] City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:39] One Book She DIDN’T Love Otherwise Engaged by Lindsay J. Palmer (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [16:29] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey (Release Date: April 28, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [21:01] Other Books Mentioned The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:32] South of Broad by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [3:32] American Royals by Katharine McGee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:09] Summer of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [7:54] Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [7:54] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [12:52] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Buy from Amazon [13:58] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [20:41] Peachtree Bluff Series by Kristy Woodson Harvey | Buy from Amazon [21:54] Other Links Podcast Ep. 12 with Hannah from @booknerdnative @spiveysbookclub Podcast Ep. 14 with Lindsay J. Palmer Podcast Ep. 7 with Ashley Spivey About Lindsay Instagram Lindsay is a high school Spanish teacher and Pastor’s wife living in North Carolina with her husband and puppy named Baxter. Growing up, her nose was always in a book and she had her own personal library with personalized stickers that said “from Lindsay’s library.” She started a book club in Raleigh with 6 women who started out as strangers and have become close friends including Hannah (@booknerdnative) and she also started a book club with her students at the high school where she teaches. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 38: Garrett M. Graff (Author of The Only Plane in the Sky) + Book Recommendations 45:41

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In Episode 38, Garrett M. Graff goes behind the scenes of his new book, The Only Plane in the Sky (one of my top books of 2019). This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Where Garrett was on 9/11. What he was trying to accomplish with his book. The big challenge of understanding 9/11 as it moves “from memory into history.” The lack of communications and confusion of that day. How Garrett compiled all these little snippets of memory into a compelling story arc. How 9/11 was an inflection point in how Americans respond to a potential threat. What Garrett thinks is the “most interesting moment of 9/11.” The general demeanor of people he interviewed in person as they reflected back on 9/11. The one person he wanted to interview for the book that declined and why it ultimately ended up being a good thing for the book. The original length of the book. Why Garrett was able to talk about the U.S. government’s emergency plans, bunkers, etc. How The Only Plane in the Sky sort of came out of Garrett’s previous book, Raven Rock. Survivor’s guilt surrounding 9/11 and reaction from the Clinton Administration. Garrett’s favorite fiction writer. Garrett’s favorite narrative nonfiction of 2019. Garrett’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books He Loves Robert Caro’s biographies of Lyndon Johnson ( Book 1: The Path to Power ) | Buy from Amazon [31:39] Author Graham Greene (particularly The Power and the Glory ) | Buy from Amazon [33:16] Three NEW Books He Loves Midnight in Cheynobyl by Adam Higginbotham | Buy from Amazon [34:44] Furious Hours by Casey Cep | Buy from Amazon [37:08] Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Mayhem in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon [38:56] One NEW RELEASE He’s Excited About Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright by Paul Hendrickson (Released October 1, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [40:57] Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [0:54] Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff | Buy from Amazon [1:37] Working: Researching, Interviewing, and Writing by Robert Caro | Buy from Amazon [32:43] The Quiet American by Graham Greene | Buy from Amazon [33:35] The End of the Affair by Graham Greene | Buy from Amazon [33:35] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [37:50] Hemingway’s Boat by Paul Hendrickson | Buy from Amazon [41:38] Loving Frank by Nancy Horan | Buy from Amazon [42:33] Other Links Garrett Graff’s full bio “We’re the Only Plane in the Sky” by Garrett M. Graff, Politico Magazine Nonfiction November Chernobyl (HBO series) 2019 National Book Awards Longlist for Nonfiction About Garrett Author Website | Twitter | Instagram Garrett M. Graff, a distinguished magazine journalist, bestselling historian, and regular TV commentator has spent more than a dozen years covering politics, technology, and national security—helping to explain where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Today, he serves as the director of the Aspen Institute’s cybersecurity and technology program, and is a contributor to WIRED , Longreads, and CNN. He’s written for publications from Esquire to the New York Times , and served as the editor of two of Washington’s most prestigious magazines, Washingtonian and POLITICO Magazine , which he helped lead to its first National Magazine Award, the industry’s highest honor. Graff is the author of multiple books, including The First Campaign: Globalization, the Web, and the Race for the White House , which examined the role of technology in the 2008 presidential race, and The Threat Matrix: Inside Robert Mueller’s FBI , which traces the history of the FBI’s counterterrorism efforts. His book, Raven Rock , a national bestseller, about the government’s Cold War Doomsday plans, was published in May 2017, and his most recent book, co-authored with John Carlin, examined the rise of cyber threats, Dawn of the Code War: America’s Battle Against Russia, China, and the Rising Global Cyber Threat. Inside both journalism and politics, he has a long history as a new media pioneer. He was the founding editor of mediaBistro.com’s FishbowlDC (www.FishbowlDC.com), a popular blog that covers the media and journalism in Washington, and co-founder of EchoDitto, Inc., a multi-million-dollar Washington, D.C.-based internet strategy consulting firm. During his time at FishbowlDC, he was the first blogger admitted to cover a White House press briefing in 2005, a moment considered significant enough that his reporter’s notebook from that first briefing is on display at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. A Vermont native and graduate of Harvard, he served as deputy national press secretary on Howard Dean’s presidential campaign and, beginning in 1997, was then-Governor Dean’s first webmaster. He taught at Georgetown University for seven years, including courses on journalism and technology, and his writing and commentary has appeared in publications like the Washington Post , The Wall Street Journal , New York , Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Rolling Stone , 5280 , Politico , AARP Magazine, Eater, Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine, USA Today , GQ UK , NextCity , and he has appeared on CBS This Morning , The Today Show , Good Morning America , CBC, the BBC, Al Jazeera English, the History Channel, National Geographic, and various NPR programs, including “This American Life,” “Fresh Air,” and “All Things Considered.” His reporting has been cited on shows ranging from Stephen Colbert to John Oliver to Rachel Maddow. He also is the chair of the board of the National Conference on Citizenship, a congressionally-charted civic engagement group founded by Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, and serves on the board of Vermont Public Radio and the Burlington Housing Authority. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 37: More Than a Mini Episode with Elizabeth Chapman (@SamAndScout) 37:53

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In Mini Episode 37, Elizabeth Chapman and I talk for so long about books that it can’t technically be called a mini episode. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How blogs, podcasts, and #bookstagram helped her go from not finishing her assigned reading in high school to becoming a high school English teacher. A type of book Elizabeth doesn’t like to read that will surprise you given her profession. Books that are “mirrors” and “windows.” Thoughts on Dopesick from a resident of the town where it takes place. Elizabeth’s class’s reaction to Dopesick . A novel being compared to Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and The Handmaid’s Tale . A lengthy debate about Normal People by Sally Rooney. Speculation on why publishers and/or authors sometimes decide not to use quotation marks for dialogue. We debate the New Year’s Eve release date for Elizabeth’s upcoming release she’s excited about. Elizabeth’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:39] Dopesick by Beth Macy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:30] Two NEW Books She Loves Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:40] The Grace Year by Kim Liggett | Buy from Amazon [22:26] One Book She DIDN’T Love Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:23] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (Release Date: December 31, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [32:35] Other Books Mentioned Columbine by Dave Cullen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:59] The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:23] Lord of the Flies by William Golding | Buy from Amazon [22:49] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Buy from Amazon [22:49] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood | Buy from Amazon [22:49] The Power by Naomi Alderman | Buy from Amazon [26:53] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas | Buy from Amazon [26:53] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [32:12] That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [34:39] Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult | Buy from Amazon [34:39] Other Links Elizabeth’s blog: Teaching Sam and Scout Episode 34 with Sara Hildreth from @fictionmatters Episode 36 with Claire Gibson (Author of Beyond the Point ) About Elizabeth Blog | Instagram Elizabeth and her husband live in Roanoke, Virginia with their two kids (Sam, 8 and Nora, 4) and their Golden Retriever (Addy, 11). Monday through Friday, she also has 75 other “kids” as a high school English teacher — her dream job because it allows her to spend her days talking about books and life and introducing students to stories that teach them more about themselves, others, and the world around them. When she’s not driving her minivan to soccer practice or grading papers (actually, often while she does those things thanks to audiobooks), she is usually reading something new/popular just for fun. She loves memoir, thriller/true-crime, romance, literary fiction, and young adult books… Don’t tell, but she much prefers these to most of the “classics.” On the off night she gets the kids to bed on time, Elizabeth blogs at Teaching Sam & Scout about her family, her job, the blending of those two things, and – of course – her recent reads. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 36: Claire Gibson (Author of Beyond the Point) + Book Recommendations 41:03

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In Episode 36, Claire Gibson, author of Beyond the Point ( my review ), talks about the inspiration behind the novel, what it was like growing up on the West Point campus, two editorial choices she made, and...of course, shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What it was like to grow up on the West Point campus. A story about one of the women she interviewed as research for the book that didn’t make it into the book. Which of the three main characters is most like Claire herself. How Claire decided to more or less reveal the crux of the ending in the Prologue. Why Claire decided to make her three main characters competitive athletes (they all played basketball for West Point). A glimpse into Claire’s second novel (which she’s currently working on). Claire’s favorite book of all-time. Claire’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves East of Eden by John Steinbeck ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:27] So Big by Edna Ferber | Buy from Amazon [21:22] Two NEW Books She Loves A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:03] All That You Leave Behind by Erin Lee Carr | Buy from Amazon [24:36] One Book She DIDN’T Love Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:09] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd (Release Date: April 28, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [30:33] Other Books Mentioned The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares | Buy from Amazon [3:27] Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides | Buy from Amazon [22:51] The Night of the Gun by David Carr | Buy from Amazo n [25:02] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:20] The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:45] The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd | Buy from Amazon [30:40] The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd | Buy from Amazon [30:40] Other Links Book of the Month “David Carr, Times Critic and Champion of Media, Dies at 58” , The New York Times My Best Books of 2019 So Far My Brain Candy Books List About Claire Website | Instagram | Twitter When people ask Claire where she’s from, she doesn’t have a good answer. Just like millions of other Army Brats around the world, she moved somewhere new every few years, so she has plenty of answers to choose from: I grew up at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where her father was a professor. She attended Furman University in South Carolina. She studied in Asia as a young adult. And sometime in 2009, she put down roots in Nashville. She writes about anything that strikes her as interesting, which means she’s written about the military, travel, faith, food and education. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor , and Entrepreneur Magazine , among many other publications. Her debut novel, Beyond the Point , was published April 2, 2019 by William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 35: Sarah Bohl (Character-Driven Mysteries & Terrible Luck with Pulitzer Winners) 22:30

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In Mini Episode 35, Sarah Bohl ( @sarahbohl ) and I talk about our shared terrible luck with Pulitzer Prize winners, character-driven mysteries, our thoughts on a beloved WWII novel…and, of course, book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Our mutual terrible luck with Pulitzer Prize winners. How does writing only memoirs impact how that author lives her life? Sarah’s theory about why The Last Romantics doesn’t hit with everyone. Why Sarah hated a beloved WWII novel. Sarah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Celine by Peter Heller | Buy from Amazon [4:54] The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers | Buy from Amazon [7:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Inheritance by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [9:38] The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:16] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:40] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler (Release Date: February 4, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [18:23] Other Books Mentioned The Cuckoo’s Calling by “Robert Galbraith” ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:46] Less by Andrew Sean Greer | Buy from Amazon [3:55] The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:59] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [4:17] The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:32] The River by Peter Heller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:05] Hourglass by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [10:59] Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:28] A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:28] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:23] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:49] Other Links Website Sarah wrote for: thecivilian.substack.com About Sarah Instagram Sarah Bohl is a visual artist and a writer, and, most importantly, a lifelong bookworm. Sarah and her family recently moved back to her home state of Missouri after living in Washington, DC. You can find her on Goodreads and #bookstagram @sarahbohl, and if you’d like to read her writings about civility and compassion in politics, you can head to thecivilian.substack.com . Next Episode Full length episode featuring Claire Gibson, author of Beyond the Point (airing Wednesday, October 30). Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 34: Books in the Classroom with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) 47:05

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In Episode 34, Sara Hildreth of Fiction Matters (also a high school English teacher at an all-girls school) talks about how she tries to encourage her students to love what they're reading, how she feels about classic and contemporary literature in the classroom, and…of course, shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Sara’s passion of helping her students read books they’re actually going to love How bookstagram pushed her to think about how she could get her students to enjoy reading outside of school. How much say Sara has in the books she includes on her curriculum. The volume breakdown of classics vs. contemporary literature she teaches in her classes and whether she’s happy with that number. How Sara feels about the idea that there are certain books every single student needs to read. Sara’s favorite contemporary books that she teaches. Contemporary books Sarah would love to teach, but can’t for whatever reason. Classics that Sara thinks should always be taught in classrooms. Classics Sara thinks should be eliminated from school curricula. Whether Sara and I actually did our high school reading. Sara’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro | Buy from Amazon [22:46] Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward | Buy from Amazon [24:56] Two NEW Books She Loves Naamah by Sarah Blake | Buy from Amazon [28:55] Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino | Buy from Amazon [31:31] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware | Buy from Amazon [33:49] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (Release Date: November 5, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [36:20] Other Books Mentioned In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [8:36] To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee | Buy from Amazon [12:23] The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger | Buy from Amazon [12:23] Of Mice and Me n by John Steinbeck | Buy from Amazon [12:23] Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:35] My Atonia by Willa Cather | Buy from Amazon [13:47] The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore | Buy from Amazon [14:16] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [15:07] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:12] Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:34] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [16:43] Beartown by Fredrik Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:15] Beloved by Toni Morrison | Buy from Amazon [17:32] The Bluest Ey e by Toni Morrison | Buy from Amazon [18:49] Sula by Toni Morrison | Buy from Amazon [18:49] The Great Gatsby by Toni Morrison | Buy from Amazon [19:33] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte | Buy from Amazon [20:26] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [20:26] Beowulf by Anonymous | Buy from Amazon [20:50] The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer | Buy from Amazon [20:50] Great Expectations by Charles Dickens | Buy from Amazon [20:50] The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne | Buy from Amazon [21:33] 1984 by George Orwell | Buy from Amazon [21:59] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:30] Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward | Buy from Amazon [28:47] Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood | Buy from Amazon [30:06] In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware | Buy from Amazon [34:04] The Lying Game by Ruth Ware | Buy from Amazon [34:12] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon [35:20] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware | Buy from Amazon [36:01] Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado | Buy from Amazon [36:27] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [36:52] The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer | Buy from Amazon [38:57] Other Links Sara’s “How to Make a Reader” series About Sara Blog | Instagram Sara is the bookstagrammer and blogger behind @fictionmatters. She teaches high school English at an all-girls school and lives in Denver with her husband and their puppy, Mr. Bingley. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Mini Ep. 33: Stephenie Freeman from @Reads.On.Wednesdays 20:15

منذ 6 years20:15

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In Mini Episode 33, Stephenie Freeman from @reads.on.wednesdays talks about hyped books, #bookstagram FOMO…and shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Managing #bookstagram FOMO. Our nervousness about The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. Stephenie’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves American Housewife by Helen Ellis ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:33] Rush by Lisa Patton | Buy from Amazon [7:48] Two NEW Books She Loves Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky | Buy from Amazon [10:08] We Love Anderson Cooper by R.L. Maizes | Buy from Amazon [12:35] One Book She DIDN’T Love The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn | Buy from Amazon [14:36] Three NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About American Dirt by Jeannine Cummins (Release Date: January 21, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [15:58] Other Books Mentioned Living with Cheese Eaters and Bald-Headed Monkeys by Stephanie Freeman | Buy from Amazon [1:00] The Testaments by Margaret Atwood | Buy from Amazon [] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood | Buy from Amazon [] Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:25] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:29] The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck | Buy from Amazon [16:33] The Cartel by Don Winslow | Buy from Amazon [16:48] Other Links Babble (Disney website) NPR review of Very Nice by March Dermansky About Stephanie Blog | Instagram I read every day of the week, not just on Wednesdays. Even random days deserve a good book. My books of choice include contemporary fiction and literary fiction, and every once in awhile I like to throw short stories, a memoir, or some historical fiction in the mix. I love using my Instagram like Tinder: a place where books and book lovers can meet and hook up. My writing and blogging life started in 2005 after my youngest son was born. I self-published a book, Living with Cheese Eaters and Bald-Headed Monkeys , in 2006 based on my weekly newspaper humor column about motherhood, Mama Wants More. I (briefly) blogged for Disney on what eventually became their site, Babble . Through the years, my blog has naturally evolved as I have. I made the decision in 2018 to refocus and rename my blog for one reason: books and reading are what I love most. I also love my two teenage boys and my husband who have piles of books of their own. Growing up in Oklahoma and having lived in California for the last 13 years has given me the best of both worlds. Along with reading, I love to cook and I habitually redecorate my house. I’m legally blind and a New Year’s baby. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!…

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Ep. 32: Cristina Arreola (Senior Books Editor at Bustle) 45:55

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In Episode 32, Cristina talks about her job as Senior Books Editor at Bustle and her path to that job, Bustle’s approach to recommending books, and shares her book recommendations (some by Latina authors). PLUS – You can now get bonus podcast content by supporting Sarah’s Bookshelves Live on Patreon ! Check out details here and sign up here ! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Cristina’s path to becoming Senior Books Editor at Bustle. How Cristina’s path would have been different had she known about all the book jobs that existed right when she graduated college. The qualities Cristina looks for when bringing on new freelancers or contractors. Cristina’s main job responsibilities. Bustle’s approach to recommending books. How Cristina organizes the ARCs and decides which of them to read. Cristina’s take on the January 2020 releases so far (yes, already!). One of Cristina’s favorite “bad reviews” of all time. How Cristina and I try to fit backlist books into our reading lives. Cristina’s experience attending the National Book Awards. What it’s like to compile Bustle’s Best Books of the Year lists. Cristina’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon [21:41] Author Megan Abbott (particularly The Fever ) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Two NEW Books She Loves Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine | Buy from Amazon [25:58] Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza | Buy from Amazon [28:21] One Book She DIDN’T Love Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [32:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur (Release Date: October 15, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [35:52] Other Books Mentioned This Must Be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:19] You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Dare Me by Megan Abbott | Buy from Amazon [23:53] The Fever by Megan Abbott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] The Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk | Buy from Amazon [28:48] Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [33:15] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [33:15] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff | Buy from Amazon [41:33] Other Links Bustle Books Kali Fajardo-Anstine on Instagram New York Times review of Optic Nerve Lit Hub ‘s profile of Maria Gainza Ursula K. Le Guin’s review of Eligible ( The Guardian) Details about Wild Game’s publishing deal and film rights “We’re the Only Plane in the Sky” by Garrett Graff ( Politico Magazine) “The 20 Best New Books of Fall 2019, According to Authors” ( Bustle ) About Cristina Instagram | Twitter Cristina Mari Arreola is the Senior Books Editor at Bustle, where she writes about literary fiction, nonfiction, young adult novels, romance novels, and whatever Reese Witherspoon posts about on Instagram. Cristina also talks about books at Book of the Month, where she recommends books on an intermittent basis. She also served as a judge for the 2018 PEN America Open Book Award. In her free time, Cristina reads books, talks about books, hangs out with other people who loves books, visits bookstores, and thinks about how she should maybe get another hobby. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreo n for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Mini Ep. 31: Emotional Books with Kailey from @KMC_Reads 20:42

منذ 6 years20:42

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In Mini Episode 31, Kailey from @kmc_reads shares emotional book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A little explanation of open vs. closed door romances. Books that made Kailey cry. Kailey’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain | Buy from Amazon [5:44] It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazo n [7:42] Two NEW Books She Loves After the End by Claire Mackintosh ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:23] The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer | Buy from Amazon [13:11] One Book She DIDN’T Love When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica | Buy from Amazon [16:08] Three NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman (Release Date: October 15, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [18:06] Other Books Mentioned Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain (Release Date: January 14, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [7:28] Verity by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [7:56] The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica (Release Date: February 18, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [17:27] The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:21] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:21] Other Links She Reads Kailey’s She Reads Fall Round-Up Susie from Novel Visits Ashley Spivey Bad on Paper Podcast September Book of the Month commentary About Kailey Instagram Kailey Costa is a book blogger living in Virginia with her husband, 1 year old daughter and mini-goldendoodle. An avid reader, you can find Kailey on Instagram @kmc_reads & also as a contributor for SheReads.com. In addition to books, Kailey loves spending time with her family, watching The Office reruns, and enjoying a good craft beer. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 30: Southern Books with Deb & Amy of Bless Your Heart Book Club 37:03

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In Episode 30, Deb and Amy from the Bless Your Heart Book Club join me to talk Southern literature…and obviously a heavy dose of Pat Conroy! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Our extensive thoughts on Pat Conroy. Our first memories of loving Southern literature. Deb and I’s differing opinions of overwrought, intricate writing. Our favorite types of Southern lit. A couple of our favorite Southern books that aren’t by Pat Conroy. Deb’s love for William Faulkner. How it feels to read and review a friend’s book. A real life precursor to the book mobile. Deb and Amy disagree with each other about both of their “books they didn’t like.” Amy and Deb’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Amy: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall | Buy from Amazon [16:22] Deb: South Towards Home: Travels in Southern Literature by Margaret Eby | Buy from Amazon [17:42] Two NEW Books They Love Amy: Only Ever Her by Mary Beth Whelan | Buy from Amazon [19:29] Deb: The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson | Buy from Amazon [23:35] Two Books They DIDN’T Love Amy: Southernmost by Silas House | Buy from Amazon [25:30] Deb: Whiskey & Ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [27:05] Two NEW RELEASES They’re Excited About Amy: Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain (Release Date: January 14, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [25:56] Deb: Friends of the Library by Susan Cushman (Release Date: August 30) | Buy from Amazon [30:00] Other Books Mentioned The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:42] Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson | Buy from Amazon [3:39] The Great Santini by Pat Conroy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:35] South of Broad by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [6:53] The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroy by Michael Mewshaw ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:56] The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:12] The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [8:40] My Losing Season by Pat Conroy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:40] South of Broad by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [8:53] The Color Purple by Alice Walker | Buy from Amazon [9:25] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:27] Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner | Buy from Amazon [13:14] The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner | Buy from Amazon [13:14] The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain | Buy from Amazon [13:32] Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews | Buy from Amazon [13:42] The Peachtree Bluff Series by Kristy Woodson Harvey | Buy from Amazon [13:54] Whiskey & Ribbons by Leesa Cross-Smith | Buy from Amazon [14:06] The Line That Held Us by David Joy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:09] Gods of Howl Mountain by Taylor Brown | Buy from Amazon [14:16] My Southern Journey by Rick Bragg ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:51] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt | Buy from Amazon [15:16] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:24] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [15:24] Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones | Buy from Amazon [15:33] The Myth of Perpetual Summer by Susan Crandall | Buy from Amazon [16:22] The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth | Buy from Amazon [21:39] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:59] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg | Buy from Amazon [30:20] The Gates of Evangeline by Hester Young ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:01] Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:40] Other Links Rick Bragg The Bless Your Heart Book Club Instagram Deb and Amy discovered a common passion for Southern writing after meeting on Bookstagram. Their goal is to share Southern voice, setting and authors, with readers who join in their monthly book club. About Deb Instagram Deb is an adopted Texan, having lived there for just 3 years. She is originally from metropolitan Boston, spent 15 years in Vermont and 10 in New York before heading South. She is happiest when surrounded by her many animals and family. She loves spending time in the barn with her horse Sterling (who many of you know from her stories) and cycling is her go-to hobby. Professionally, she is a college admissions counselor. About Amy Instagram Amy is a North Carolina native who reads her way through all the genres. At the end of the day, Southern Fiction will always hold her heart. She currently lives in the Piedmont with her husband, two sons and three dogs. Try to pick which is her favorite….spoiler…it’s the dogs. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Mini Ep. 29: Katie from @KatieNeedsABiggerBookshelf 18:41

منذ 6 years18:41

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In Episode 29, Katie from @katieneedsabiggerbookshelf shares an eclectic range of book recommendations. If you’d like to be a guest on a mini episode of Sarah’s Book Shelves Live, apply here ! All you need to record is a Smartphone and a Skype account. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The super hyped book that we both had complicated feelings about. Katie’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom | Buy from Amazon [2:52] It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [4:23] Two NEW Books She Loves A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:15] How to Make Friends with the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow | Buy from Amazon [8:40] One Book She DIDN’T Love Three Women by Lisa Taddeo ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:16] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley (Release Date: January 7, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [14:46] Other Books Mentioned Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:07] After the End by Claire Mackintosh ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:37] Me Before You by JoJo Moyes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:37] Far From the Tree by Robin Benway | Buy from Amazon [9:50] The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon [15:49] One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [16:08] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:08] Other Links Blake Crouch My Book of the Month commentary: June and July Podcast Episode 22 featuring Angie Kim Katie’s You Were There Too Giveaway About Katie Instagram Katie is a new bookstagrammer, but definitely not a new reader! In first grade she needed extra help while learning to read, but since then she hasn’t put books down. She read 210 books last year. She is very active on goodreads and more recently Instagram with book reviews and sharing her love of books at @Katieneedsabiggerbookshelf. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 28: Annie Jones (Owner of The Bookshelf, Thomasville & Co-Host of From the Front Porch Podcast) 58:40

منذ 6 years58:40

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In Episode 28, Annie Jones , owner of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA and Co-Host of the From the Front Porch podcast , joins me to talk about owning a bookstore…and answer listener questions! Plus, bonus new release recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Annie’s business strategy to grow The Bookshelf. The original mission of the From the Front Porch podcast that was never filled. Where Annie spends most of her time as a bookstore owner (rather than a bookseller). Annie’s best advice for small business owners. What would surprise people about owning a bookstore. How Annie and her staff select what books to buy for the store…and The Bookshelf’s “store reading taste.” The “Annie” and “Thomasville” Reading Taste Venn Diagram. The book that’s selling like hotcakes that Annie is surprised to see sell like hotcakes. How books make it onto the front tables at certain bookstores (and how this works at The Bookshelf). What happened when Annie set a goal to read 100 books in one year. Annie’s favorite news sources. Bonus upcoming releases Annie is excited about. How Annie decides which ARC’s to read. Annie’s advice for where to start with Jane Austen. Annie’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Delancey by Molly Wizenberg | Buy from Amazon [28:04] Frances and Bernard by Carlene Bauer | Buy from Amazon [29:51] Two NEW Books She Loves Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Buy from Amazon [31:21] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [34:35] One Book She DIDN’T Love My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan | Buy from Amazon [38:26] Three NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About Inland by Tea Obreht (Release Date: August 13, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [41:45] The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames (Release Date: August 27) | Buy from Amazon [43:12] ( My Review ) Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson (Release Date: September 17, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [45:33] Other Books Mentioned Fire Sermon by Jamie Quatro | Buy from Amazon [13:01] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:04] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [16:47] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:47] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:43] The Misfortune of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton | Buy from Amazon [32:07] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [34:55] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:46] Me Before You by JoJo Moyes ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:30] The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht | Buy from Amazon [41:53] If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin | Buy from Amazon [45:48] Ordinary People by Diana Evans | Buy from Amazon [46:15] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:33] From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg | Buy from Amazon [53:11] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [56:32] Other Links The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA From the Front Porch Podcast The Daily Podcast Pantsuit Politics Podcast Jake Tapper on Twitter The Tampa Bay Times article on The Dozier School (there are a lot of articles in this series) Hunter (@shelfbyshelf on Instagram) The Popcast Lizzie Bennett Diaries YouTube series About Annie Website | Instagram | Twitter Annie B. Jones owns The Bookshelf , an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville, Georgia, where she and her husband Jordan have lived since 2013. A Tallahassee, Florida, native, Annie graduated summa cum laude with her degree in journalism from the Great Books Honors College at Faulkner University before becoming a writer and editor for The Florida Bar News and Journal . In 2012, she began living her Kathleen Kelly-dream as the manager of The Bookshelf in Tallahassee, and in 2013, she took over operations of the flagship store in Thomasville. Annie was featured as one of Southern Living magazine’s 50 innovators changing the South ; The Bookshelf was listed in the top ten of the 2016 Independent Small Business of the Year Awards, and in 2017, it was named Small Business of the Year by the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. Annie currently co-hosts From the Front Porch, a weekly podcast about books, small business, and life in the South. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 27: Fall 2019 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 1:00:52

منذ 6 years1:00:52

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Welcome to a special episode of the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live podcast…the Fall 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out for the rest (August – December) of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Fall 2019 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Fall 2019 Preview episode. Catherine tries to sell Sarah on giving Louise Penny a second chance. A new book from the author Catherine swore she’d never read again. A brief tangent about Catherine’s rating system. Sarah’s and Catherine’s #1 Fall book picks. Fall 2019 Book Preview August Sarah’s Picks: The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (August 13) | Buy from Amazon [7:24] ( My Review ) The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames (August 27) | Buy from Amazon [14:28] ( My Review ) Catherine’s Picks: A Better Man by Louise Penny (August 27) | Buy from Amazon [11:34] A Door in the Earth by Amy Waldman (August 27) | Buy from Amazon [18:17] September Sarah’s Picks: The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott (September 17 – PUBLICATION DATE CHANGED SINCE WE RECORDED THE PODCAST) | Buy from Amazon [20:24] Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (September 10, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [27:06] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (September 24) | Buy from Amazon [32:14] Catherine’s Picks: Quichotte by Salman Rushdie (September 3) | Buy from Amazon [24:50] The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman (September 24) | Buy from Amazon [29:42] The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (September 24) | Buy from Amazon [34:46] October Sarah’s Picks: All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg (October 22) | Buy from Amazon [36:52] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (October 29 – PUBLICATION DATE CHANGED SINCE WE RECORDED THE PODCAST) | Buy from Amazon [44:47] Catherine’s Picks: Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghost s (October 8) | Buy from Amazon [38:55] Burn It Down by Lilly Dancyger (October 8) | Buy from Amazon [43:20] Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout (October 15) | Buy from Amazon [46:55] Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (October 15) | Buy from Amazon [52:36] November Sarah’s Picks: The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan (November 5) | Buy from Amazon [40:48] The Innocents by Michael Crummey (November 12) | Buy from Amazon [50:08] Other Books Mentioned Recursion by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:43] A Prayer for Travelers by Ruchika Tomar (Catherine’s Review) | Buy from Amazon [3:53] Beyond All Reasonable Doubt by Malin Persson Giolito | Buy from Amazon [4:23] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:35] Bunny by Mona Awad ( Catherine’s Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:10] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:35] Still Life by Louise Penny | Buy from Amazon [12:34] The Submission by Amy Waldman | Buy from Amazon [18:26] Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Buy from Amazon [27:37] The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Buy from Amazon [27:37] The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [29:52] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [29:52] Bel Canto by Ann Patchett | Buy from Amazon [32:38] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:38] State of Wonder by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:38] Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Buy from Amazon [34:55] The Girl Who Would Be King by Kelly Thompson | Buy from Amazon [35:31] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (July 16) | Buy from Amazon [36:19] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [36:23] The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg | Buy from Amazon [37:07] All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [37:07] Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [37:07] Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia | Buy from Amazon [39:06] Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan ( My Review )| Buy from Amazon [41:00] Three Women by Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon [43:38] Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [45:00] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [45:08] Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout | Buy from Amazon [47:03] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:35] Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout | Buy from Amazon [47:35] Sweetland by Michael Crummey ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [50:23] Room by Emma Donoghue | Buy from Amazon [52:21] Other Links My Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2019 (Sarah’s blog post) Pam Cady’s Instagram Sarah’s Book Club Recommendations List Podcast Episode 16 with Meredith and Kaytee of the Currently Reading Podcast Podcast Episode 17 with The Pingel Sisters Revisionist History podcast Liberty Hardy About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 26: Beck Dorey-Stein (Author of From the Corner of the Oval) + Book Recommendations 46:07

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In Episode 26, Beck Dorey-Stein, author of From the Corner of the Oval (my review), joins me to talk about working in the White House, being in your 20’s, and her second book! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A couple fun anecdotes about Presidential staffers and life in the White House. How / when Beck decided to write about memoir about her experience. The original premise of Beck’s memoir (which was different than the final book)…and how The New Yorker ‘s David Remnick helped shape it. Our thoughts on why your 20’s are an underrated hard time in your life. Beck’s advice for women in their 20’s. How she decided what personal details to include. How her book was “vetted” by the White House prior to publication. What Beck has been up to since she left the White House. How Beck de-stresses after writing each day. A bit about Beck’s second book (which is in the works!). Having creative dreams in Washington, D.C. A book of poems for people that don’t generally read poetry. Trash-talking with President Obama. Beck’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen | Buy from Amazon [24:03] Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger | Buy from Amazon [26:05] Two NEW Books She Loves Life of the Party by Olivia Gatwood | Buy from Amazon [31:10] The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling | Buy from Amazon [33:29] One New Release She’s Excited About Buy Yourself the F*cking Lillies by Tara Schuster (Release Date: February 18, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [35:30] Other Books Mentioned A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole | Buy from Amazon [25:42] My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:52] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:17] The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach | Buy from Amazon [42:47] Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes | Buy from Amazon [43:01] About Beck Author Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter A graduate of Wesleyan University, BECK DOREY-STEIN worked as a White House stenographer from 2012 to 2017. Previously she worked as a high school English teacher in Hightstown, New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Seoul, South Korea. This is her first book. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 25: Book of the Month with Siobhan Jones (Editorial Director) PLUS Early Reveal of August Pick! 46:58

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In Episode 25, Siobhan Jones (Editorial Director of Book of the Month ) joins me to go behind the scenes of Book of the Month …and reveals one of the August Book of the Month picks early! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What Siobhan’s job entails day-to-day. How Book of the Month picks its monthly selections (including how books initially get on their radar, how far in advance they pick the books, and what types of books “work” and “don’t work” for Book of the Month ) Whether Siobhan personally reads all the picks every month. How books get matched with judges (it’s not how you think!). The September release Liberty Hardy has already read 3 times. Book of the Month ‘s philosophy about the mix of books for each month. The rationale for and details about the February 2018 strategic changes at Book of the Month (including the disappearance and swift reappearance of the judges’ essays). Why authors whose books are Book of the Month selections end up becoming judges. The recent uptick in repeat authors. How Book of the Month chooses its recurring judges. Lightening round of Siobhan’s Book of the Month favorites. How Book of the Month chooses its December picks every year. Siobhan’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Severance by Ling Ma | Buy from Amazon [27:03] The Municipalists by Seth Fried | Buy from Amazon [27:48] Two NEW Books She Loves Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [29:21] Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington | Buy from Amazon [31:26] One Books She Didn’t Love Purity by Jonathan Franzen | Buy from Amazon [33:39] One New Release She’s Excited About (EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF AUGUST BOOK OF THE MONTH PICK) Dominicana by Angie Cruz (September 3) | Buy from Amazon [35:54] Other Books Mentioned Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir | Buy from Amazon [7:50] Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:50] Summer of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [10:54] The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams | Buy from Amazon [11:05] Recursion by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:20] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:20] The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang | Buy from Amazon [16:32] The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [16:32] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:05] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:46] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [18:23] Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough ( Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [19:40] Severance by Ling Ma | Buy from Amazon [20:42] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Buy from Amazon [22:18] Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver | Buy from Amazon [23:32] The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver | Buy from Amazo n [23:32] A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:32] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:28] There, There by Tommy Orange | Buy from Amazon [31:48] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:53] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:47] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:15] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:58] Other Links Book of the Month YA Subscription Episode 24: Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman (Co-Hosts of Bad on Paper Podcast) Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman (Co-Hosts of Bad on Paper Podcast ) Book of the Month Judge Liberty Hardy Sarah’s Ultimate Guide to the Book of the Month Judges Sarah’s Behind Her Eyes Spoiler Discussion (#WTFthatending) Goodreads Most Popular Books Published in 2019 Sarah’s Most Recent Book of the Month commentary post Slate article: “The Song Jonathan Franzen Called a “Great Song” at the End of Purity is the Worst Thing About Purity” Books Are Magic (indie bookstore in Brooklyn, NY) Book of the Month Facebook Group Siobhan Jones’s Instagram About Siobhan Instagram | Facebook Siobhan is the editorial director at Book of the Month . Prior to Book of the Month , she worked in the publishing industry and as a teacher. She hails from the midwest and loves tacos, puppies, and plotting the perfect way to get rid of her cell phone forever. Her favorite book is NW by Zadie Smith. Next Episode There is no new episode next week. In two weeks: Beck Dorey-Stein , author of From the Corner of the Oval (airing August 7) How to Join Book of the Month… Book of the Month is a subscription service for people who like to try new books from a curated selection and like to read in hardcover format. Through Book of the Month , you can get a hardcover book for generally significantly less than you’d pay in a bookstore or through Amazon. And, you get to try something new that has been vetted by one of Book of the Month’s well-read judges! Sign up for any of the subscription plans below and you get to choose one of five books selected by Book of the Month’s panel of judges (including a surprise guest judge). Book of the Month will then mail your chosen book to your house with a cute note. You also have the option to purchase additional books for $9.99 each and to skip a month if you want. Sign up for a Book of the Month membership (NEW pricing below)! New members will sign up for a membership that renews monthly: A book of your choice for $14.99 / monthAdd extra books to your shipment for $9.99 eachSkip any month you wantFree shipping, always Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 24: Grace Atwood & Becca Freeman from the Bad on Paper Podcast 47:48

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In Episode 24, Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman (Co-Hosts of the Bad on Paper Podcast ) join me to talk New York City books and bookstores and share their experience as Book of the Month judges. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Grace and Becca first met (and if they initially liked each other). The original premise (and name) of the Bad on Paper Podcast . Their first ever book club pick for the podcast’s book club. Grace and Becca’s reading Venn Diagram. The Bad on Paper Book Club . The book I had a totally different opinion about than Becca and Grace. Grace and Becca’s favorite book club episode ever. The underrated gem Grace and Becca both think everyone should be reading. Speculation on how publishers distribute marketing dollars among their book list. Grace and Becca’s favorite NYC bookstores ( McNally Jackson , The Strand ). Rumors about how books make it onto the front tables in bookstores. Grace and Becca’s favorite NYC books. Grace’s and Becca’s experiences as a Book of the Month judges (including whether they got paid and how they determined which books they’d be recommending). Sarah’s track record with Pulitzer prize-winning books. Grace and Becca’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Grace: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson | Buy from Amazon [27:34] Becca: The Magicians Series by Lev Grossman | Buy from Amazon [28:48] Two NEW Books They Love Grace: Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak | Buy from Amazon [30:50] Becca: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson | Buy from Amazon [33:07] Two Books They Didn’t Love Grace: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazo n [35:45] Becca: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:10] Two New Releases They’re Excited About Grace: That’s What Frenemies Are For by Sophie Littlefield and Lauren Gershell (July 30) | Buy from Amazon [39:09] Becca: American Royals by Katharine McGee (September 3) | Buy from Amazon [40:24] Other Books Mentioned The Selection Series by Kiera Cass | Buy from Amazon [3:33] Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [4:46] Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:37] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Buy from Amazon [8:53] American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson | Buy from Amazon [9:43] Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:12] Verity by Colleen Hoover | Buy from Amazon [12:39] Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West | Buy from Amazon [13:39] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:26] A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood | Buy from Amazon [15:11] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:06] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles | Buy from Amazon [20:06] Park Avenue Summer by Renee Rosen | Buy from Amazon [20:50] Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:38] The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis | Buy from Amazon [22:34] The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis | Buy from Amazon [22:51] The Thousandth Floor Series by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [23:03] Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:27] Three Women by Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon [25:46] Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling | Buy from Amazon [28:54] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:19] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:28] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [41:03] Other Links The Stripe (Grace’s blog) reading lists Podcast Ep. 7 with Ashley Spivey Bad on Paper Podcast’s Normal People book club episode Bad on Paper Podcast’s Book Club #SpiveysClub Facebook Group Sarah’s All-Time Favorite Books List The Bad on Paper Podcast Podcast Website | Instagram | Facebook Group About Grace The Stripe blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Grace Atwood is the founder + voice behind The Stripe. She is also the co-host of podcast, Bad on Paper . Currently based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Grace grew up on Cape Cod, which she credits for her love of the ocean (and probably a nautical stripe or two). The blog began in January of 2010 (originally Stripes & Sequins), born out of a love of fashion, beauty, and making. Prior to running this site full time, Grace was the director of social media for BaubleBar. Before that, she worked in marketing for Procter & Gamble and Coty. She has spoken about social media and blogging at panels for Internet Week, ShopStyle, General Assembly, and IFB. She’s been featured in Glamour , The Coveteur , StyleWatch , Apartment Therapy and more. In 2019 she was named one of The Daily Front Row ‘s 50 names to know right now. Outside of work, Grace’s passions include food, wine, art, yoga, reading, her Persian cat Tyrion and exploring everything New York and Brooklyn have to offer. About Becca Instagram | Facebook Becca is a freelance marketing consultant in NYC. Previously, she was the Head of Marketing at LOLA. When not working, reading, or podcasting, Becca loves plane tickets, red wine, and 30 Rock reruns and has never met a dog in a costume she hasn’t liked. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 8: Carla from Happiest When Reading (Tracking Your Reading) 45:46

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In Episode 8 (the episode in which I have a really bad cold and don’t sound like myself!), Carla from @happiestwhenreading and I talk fitting in reading amongst our mom activities, reading goals, and tracking your reading! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How we read so much as stay-at-home moms. Carla’s finicky relationship with e-books…and, the only time Sarah reads hard copy books. Why Sarah didn’t set a quantity-based reading goal for 2019. The difference between achieving your reading goals and being happy with your reading. Setting a reading quantity goal that feels right for you. Tracking the publishers you have the most success with (and our top publishers). Tracking your recommendation sources. Carla’s 2 big 2019 reading goals. Our mutual love of dark, gut-punching books. Carla’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [19:19] Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:30] Two NEW Books She Loves The Road Beyond Ruin by Gemma Liviero | Buy from Amazon [28:38] The Paragon Hotel by Lyndsay Faye | Buy from Amazon [31:30] One Book She Didn’t Love Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:12] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton (Release Date: April 9, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [37:10] Other Books Mentioned Becoming by Michelle Obama | Buy from Amazon [16:55] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:37] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:57] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:07] The Alice Network by Kate Quinn | Buy from Amazon [31:07] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [31:07] The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:20] Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden | Buy from Amazon [36:23] Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton | Buy from Amazon [37:21] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [42:13] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:39] Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan | Buy from Amazon [42:57] Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling | Buy from Amazon [43:05] Louisiana’s Way Home by Kate DiCamillo | Buy from Amazon [43:22] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:49] Other Links Sarah’s 2018 Reading Stats Sarah’s 2019 Rock Your Reading Tracker – available for $14.99 Mash Reads Podcast interview with Yaa Gyasi The Readerly Report Podcast’s Waiting for Eden book club discussion Dear Sugar podcast About Carla Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter As a stay-at-home mama to two “tween” kids, I finally have more time to dedicate to reading. I have loved getting back into a passion of mine that I’ve had since I was a small girl. But sadly, what I quickly came to realize is that I really don’t have a lot of local reading friends. As a way to connect with others who love to read just as much as I do, I started my “Bookstagram” account (@happiestwhenreading). This community has given me a place to engage in bookish conversations, and I can truly say I have made so many online friendships that I’m truly grateful to have. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 7: Ashley Spivey (Galentine's Day Book Recommendations & Bachelor Talk) 53:54

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In Episode 7, Ashley Spivey (founder of #SpiveysClub Facebook Group and former Bachelor contestant) shares Galentine’s Day book recommendations and talks a bit of The Bachelor behind-the-scenes! We had a lot to cover this week (including 3 extra book recommendations from Ashley!), so the episode as a little longer than you’re used to. But, I don’t think you’ll be mad about it! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Surviving The Bachelor without being allowed to read. A bit of behind-the-scenes of The Bachelor & what it’s like to be a contestant on the show. Why Ashley doesn’t like reading books in advance of publication. Sarah’s favorite podcasts. Why Ashley rarely DNF’s books. Ashley’s dream job. Authors on social media (and some that are particularly good follows). Why Ashley doesn’t read books about The Bachelor anymore. Ashley’s Book Recommendations Four OLD Books She Loves Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt | Buy from Amazon [22:29] I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson | Buy from Amazon [25:01] Forever is the Worst Long Time by Camille Pagan | Buy from Amazon [27:37] Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo | Buy from Amazon [31:24] Two NEW Books She Loves Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [33:47] Matchmaking for Beginners by Maggie Dawson | Buy from Amazon [37:05] One Book She Didn’t Love The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah ( My Quick Thoughts ) | Buy from Amazon [40:21] Two Upcoming Releases She’s Excited About Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer (Publication Date: February 26) | Buy from Amazon [43:52] The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvais Graves (Release Date: April 2, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [46:51] Other Books Mentioned Life of Pi by Yann Martel | Buy from Amazon [3:54] Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart | Buy from Amazon [10:34] Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [12:52] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:04] It’s Not Okay: Turning Heartbreak into Happily Never After by Andi Dorfman | Buy from Amazon [18:18] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [22:02] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:26] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:44] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:44] Life and Other Near-Death Experiences by Camille Pagan | Buy from Amazon [27:49] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Buy from Amazon [29:29] Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon [32:15] The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:47] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [38:24] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [41:15] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [41:45] Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [41:45] On the Island by Tracey Garvais Graves | Buy from Amazon [46:59] The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang | Buy from Amazon [47:31] The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion | Buy from Amazon [47:40] Bachelor Nation by Amy Kauffman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:21] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [51:06] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [51:06] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [51:16] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [51:26] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [51:26] Other Links #SpiveysClub Facebook Group The Strand Bookstore in New York City Sarah’s 2018 Summer Reading Guide Some of Sarah’s Favorite Podcasts: From the Front Porch , Gladiator , Dirty John Camille Pagan Twitter and Instagram Emily Giffin Twitter (her Instagram is sadly private) The Stripe blog ( Twitter , Instagram ) Bad on Paper podcast ( Instagram ) The Tattooist of Auschwitz scandal Reality Steve About Ashley Facebook Group | Instagram | Twitter Ashley is the founder of the #SpiveysClub Facebook Group and Book Club. She’s also co-host of the He Said, She Said Podcast sharing advice on life and love with Reality Steve. Prior to all that, she was a contestant on Season 15 of The Bachelor with Brad Womack. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 6: Tara from Running N Reading (Book Recommendations) 33:44

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In Episode 6, Tara from the blog Running N Reading and I talk about Tara’s job as a clinical chaplain, finding the right listening material for long runs, and a bit about The Bachelor …plus, book recommendations! Contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Tara’s job as a clinical chaplain influences what she reads. Her listening content of choice for long runs. Our issues with listening to fiction on audio while exercising. Tara’s Go-To Nonfiction Audiobooks to listen to while running. Tara’s simple method for deciding when to DNF a book. And, a bit of The Bachelor talk. Tara’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Still Life by Louise Penny | Buy from Amazon [14:43] The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach | Buy from Amazon [16:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Our Homesick Songs by Emma Hooper | Buy from Amazon [19:11] The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina | Buy from Amazon [22:33] One Book She Didn’t Love Tin Man by Sarah Winman | Buy from Amazon [24:56] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About Lost and Wanted by Nell Freudenberger (Release Date: April 2, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [27:01] Other Books Mentioned When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi | Buy from Amazon [5:19] Being Mortal by Atul Gawande | Buy from Amazon [5:45] Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler | Buy from Amazon [5:56] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [6:52] Wild by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [13:10] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [13:26] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:45] North by Scott Jurek | Buy from Amazon [13:48] Beartown by Fredrik Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:53] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:23] Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger | Buy from Amazon [18:53] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:14] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett | Buy from Amazon [24:16] Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee | Buy from Amazon [24:27] The Newlyweds by Nell Freudenberger | Buy from Amazon [24:27] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:42] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:42] Other Links Kate Bowler’s blog Author Anne Lamott People Magazine Books Amazon Best Books of the Month Oiselle (running apparel company) Author Brene Brown The Book on Publishing (Vanity Fair article about The Art of Fielding ) The Bookshelf (Thomasville, GA) Shelf Subscription About Tara Blog | Instagram | Twitter When she’s not working as a hospital chaplain, Tara is usually outside running, often with an audiobook, or reading with two dogs curled around her lap. Her favorite reads are usually literary fiction but she also enjoys engaging thrillers and nonfiction, with a few historical fiction and YA titles thrown in for an occasional break. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 5: Renee from It's Book Talk (Mysteries / Thrillers) 28:49

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In Episode 5, Renee from the blog It’s Book Talk, etc. and I talk mysteries / thrillers, including the thriller that made Renee cry, what Renee thinks is the most controversial thriller out there, and Sarah’s issues with mysteries / thrillers. This description contains affiliate links. Highlights What makes Renee like certain mysteries / thrillers. The thriller that made Renee cry. What Renee thinks is the most controversial mystery out there. How we feel about all the thrillers with Girl/Wife/Sister/Woman in the title. Renee’s Mystery / Thriller Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koreyta | Buy from Amazon [8:09] The Last Girl by Jane Casey | Buy from Amazon [10:23] Two NEW Books She Loves The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton | Buy from Amazon [13:55] The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth | Buy from Amazon [18:02] One Book She Didn’t Love Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty | Buy from Amazon [20:02] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About No Exit by Taylor Adams (Released: January 15, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [22:11] Other Books Mentioned Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon [3:18] The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon | Buy from Amazon [3:33] Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene | Buy from Amazon [3:33] I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [5:43] Night Film by Marisha Pessl | Buy from Amazon [5:55] The Secret Place by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:37] The Witch Elm by Tana French ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:43] Broken Harbor by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [11:57] The Trespasser by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [11:57] In the Woods by Tana French | Buy from Amazon [11:57] What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough ( Spoiler Discussion ) | Buy from Amazon [25:03] The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Alger ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:14] The Wife by Alafair Burke | Buy from Amazon [26:40] Other Links Sarah’s Behind Her Eyes Spoiler Discussion Serial Podcast Dr. Death Podcast William Morrow About Renee Blog | Instagram | Twitter I’ve been reading and loving books for as long as I can remember. I was the kid who had to be made to go out and play because I wanted to stay in and read. I’ve always loved mysteries and thrillers, starting way back when with Nancy Drew and Treasure Island and continuing today with favorite authors like Sharon Bolton, Jane Casey, and Dennis Lehane. Several years ago, I began writing reviews for an online national book review website, but soon found I wanted my own space to share my thoughts on the books I’ve read, loved, and maybe not loved. I decided to start my own blog and after much trial and error, It’s Book Talk was born. The best part of blogging by far is the friends I’ve made in the book community. It’s been so fun to interact with book lovers from around the world. In my own family, I have a husband and two college age sons I continue to try to convert into being readers. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 4: Tina from TBR, etc. 34:51

منذ 6 years34:51

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In Episode 4, Tina from the blog TBR, etc. and I talk book recommendations, break down #bookstagram (including when her engagement photo went viral!), and compare our reading tastes. This contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights When Tina’s engagement photo (featuring books) went viral on #bookstagram. When Tina inadvertently ending up listening to the same audiobook as her husband. Sarah’s husband’s favorite reading material. Behind the scenes of #bookstagram…including what we like and what we don’t (i.e. the Instagram post Tina thought was going to do great, but didn’t). How to see every post from the people you actually want to on Instagram. We compare our reading taste by debating 2 thrillers we felt differently about. How we both feel about WWII fiction. When publisher marketing sets inaccurate expectations for a book. Tina’s Fiction Audiobook Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [14:04] The Humans by Matt Haig | Buy from Amazon [16:20] Two NEW Books She Loves Sunburn by Laura Lippman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:43] The Hunger by Alma Katsu | Buy from Amazon [21:46] One Book She Didn’t Love The Girls by Emma Cline ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:01] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About Parkland by Dave Cullen (Release Date: February 12, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [27:03] Other Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [2:03] The Wife Between Us by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks | Buy from Amazon [2:10] Kindred by Octavia E. Butler | Buy from Amazon [4:09] A Well-Behaved Woman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:04] Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:05] November Road by Lou Berney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:12] Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:12] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:19] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:24] How to Stop Time by Matt Haig | Buy from Amazon [18:27] Sunburn by Laura Lippman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:43] Columbine by Dave Cullen | Buy from Amazon [27:06] A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:34] Other Links Tara from Running N Reading Tina’s Newport, Rhode Island Instagram picture Sarah’s 2018 Summer Reading Guide Lisa Jewell (mystery / thriller author recommended by Tina)…and on Instagram About Tina Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Tina is happiest when reading and reviewing books – especially thrillers and new releases. She’s a blogger at tbretc.com and Bookstagrammer @tbretc. That’s TBR (as in to be read) Etc. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 3: Susie from Novel Visits (Fiction Audiobook Recommendations) 37:27

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In Episode 3, I'm back to my regular format with Susie from the blog Novel Visits (one of my top recommendation sources!). Susie recently fell in love with audiobooks and, unlike me, listens to fiction on audio. Join us for her fiction audiobook recommendations! Highlights Why listening to audiobooks is not cheating. The sign you’re listening to a great audiobook. The one book that really turned Susie on to audiobooks. Susie’s favorite audiobook narrators ( Julia Whelan , Cassandra Campbell , Therese Plummer ). Sarah's all-time favorite audiobook (it's a miracle...I am actually able to pick just one!). Susie's favorite apps to listen to audiobooks. Sarah's take on the problem with thrillers these days. Susie’s Fiction Audiobook Recommendations Two OLD Audiobooks She Loves Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="14:57"] The Power by Naomi Alderman | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="18:20"] Two NEW Audiobooks She Loves The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="20:59"] The Wildlands by Abby Geni ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="23:23"] One Audiobook She Didn’t Love The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="25:53"] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (Release Date: January 15, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="29:46"] Other Books Mentioned Our House by Louise Candlish | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="6:44"] Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="6:53"] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="7:51"] Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="9:42"] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="9:46"] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="11:01"] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="11:28"] According to a Source by Abby Stern | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="11:31"] Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="12:30"] From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="12:38"] This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Phillips | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="12:50"] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="20:10"] Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="22:44"] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="27:34"] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="30:00"] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="31:55"] Exit West by Mohsin Hamid | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="33:10"] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [spp-timestamp time="33:21"] Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison | Buy from Amazo n [spp-timestamp time="33:38"] Other Links Audible (Susie's preferred app for audiobook listening) Libby (Sarah's preferred app for listening to audiobooks from the library ) Reality Steve Riley Sager story (from Wall Street Journal ) Annie Jones from From the Front Porch podcast About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, I began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. My first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but I soon realized I wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, I love being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 2: Winter 2019 Book Preview with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books 47:51

منذ 6 years47:51

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Welcome to a special episode…Winter 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in January, February, and March of 2019. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2019 blog post, which is coming out tomorrow. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also many that I didn’t! Highlights The similarities and differences between Catherine’s and my reading taste. How Catherine and I choose which books to read. Why we need Brain Candy in our reading. How well do you want to know the author behind the work? Winter 2019 Book Preview January Sarah’s Picks: Sugar Run by Mesha Maron (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [7:31] Joy Enough by Sarah McColl (January 15) | Buy from Amazon [10:50] Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer (Publication Date Changed to February 26) | Buy from Amazon [13:56] Catherine’s Picks: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [9:26] Unmarriagable by Soniah Kamal (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [12:45] The Current by Tim Johnston (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [16:29] February Sarah’s Picks: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [18:40] American Pop by Snowden Wright (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [22:58] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (February 19) | Buy from Amazon [26:47] The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroy by Michael Mewshaw (February 26) | Buy from Amazon [30:09] Catherine’s Picks: I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [28:27] March Sarah’s Picks: So, Here’s the Thing: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut by Alyssa Mastromonaco (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [34:36] White Elephant by Julia Langsdorf (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] Catherine’s Picks: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [33:10] A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian (March 19) | Buy from Amazon [37:19] The Other Americans by Laila Lalami (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [42:14] Other Books Mentioned Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:00] An American Marriage ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:20] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:44] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:27] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:27] Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen | Buy from Amazon [12:36] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [12:59] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:00] Descent by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [16:34] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:22] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:06] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:14] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King | Buy from Amazon [25:43] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:03] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:09] Beach Music by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [30:54] The Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] Shanghai Girls by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [34:20] Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Buy from Amazon [35:04] Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo | Buy from Amazon [38:35] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [41:06] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [41:42] The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami | Buy from Amazon [42:25] Other Links The New and Improved 2019 Rock Your Reading Tracker (available for purchase for $14.99) My Top Recommendation Sources of 2018 From the Front Porch podcast (co-hosted by Annie Jones and Chris Jensen ) Spivey’s Club Facebook Group (founded by Ashley Spivey ) The Affair (Showtime TV series) Book Riot’s All the Books Podcast: 2019 Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 1: Georgia Hunter (Mostly Historical Fiction Recommendations) 47:51

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Bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones , Georgia Hunter, joins me to share her (mostly) historical fiction book recommendations, talk about the impact her novel had on her life and her family, and go behind-the-scenes of her recent book tour. Highlights Georgia’s discovery at age 15 that she was ¼ Jewish and that her grandparents’ were Holocaust survivors…and then, recently discovering that she’s actually ⅓ Jewish. Georgia’s grandparents’ decision to put the past behind them and not talk about their experience in the war. Georgia’s family’s reaction to having huge gaps in their personal histories filled through her research. Georgia is beginning work on a sophomore novel! What it’s like to blurb another author’s book (and her approach to writing blurbs). An All the Light We Cannot See read-alike. Georgia’s book she didn’t love is one I recommended! Two of Georgia’s historical fiction recommendations are books she blurbed! Georgia Hunter’s (Mostly) Historical Fiction Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver | Buy from Amazon [24:15] Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:34] Two NEW Books She Loves The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason ( All the Light You Cannot See read-alike) | Buy from Amazon [30:02] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:59] One Book She Didn’t Love Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:47] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer (Release Date: February 5, 2019) | Pre-Order from Amazon [38:10] Other Books Mentioned We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:12] Grit by Angela Duckworth ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:00] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:25] As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner | Buy from Amazon [20:31] And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer | Buy from Amazon [21:08] Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver (her most recent book) | Buy from Amazon [26:24] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [30:23] Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [40:17] Loving Frank by Nancy Horan | Buy from Amazon [40:28] Other Links My thoughts on We Were the Lucky Ones and Q&A with Georgia Georgia’s Tips on How to Research Your Ancestry E.L. Doctorow Quote : "Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." Article about author Daniel Mason in New York Times Magazine : If This Book Is Not Expressing Everything, What Am I Doing With My Life? About Georgia Hunter Author Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to write. I penned my first “novel” when I was four years old, and titled it Charlie Walks the Beast after my father’s recently published sci-fi novel, Softly Walks the Beast . When I was eleven, I pitched an article—an Opinion piece on how I’d spend my last day if the world were about to come to an end—to the local newspaper. Since that debut in the Attleboro Sun Chronicle , my personal essays and photos have been featured in places like the New York Times “Why We Travel,” in travelgirl magazine, and on Equitrekking.com. I’ve also taken on the role of freelance copywriter in the world of adventure travel, crafting marketing materials for outfitters such as Austin Adventures and The Explorer’s Passage . In 2000, a family reunion opened my eyes to the astounding war stories of my grandfather and his family. Eight years later, armed with a digital voice recorder and a moleskin notebook, I set off to unearth and record my family’s story. I spent nearly a decade traversing the globe, interviewing family and digging up records from every possible source I could think of, eventually piecing together the bones of what would become my novel, We Were the Lucky Ones . Support the Podcast ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media. Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewIn Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! FeedbackI want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Trailer 4:53

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Sarah's Bookshelves Live, a new weekly book podcast featuring real talk about books and recommendations from a bookish guest, is launching in January 2019! Listen to a quick overview of the show and a clip from an upcoming episode featuring Susie from the blog Novel Visits .

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Ep. 23: 2019 So Far's Hyped Books and Underrated Gems with Carla (@HappiestWhenReading) 51:49

منذ 6 years51:49

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In Episode 23, Carla from Happiest When Reading joins me to break down the 2019 books so far that most deserve the hype, least deserve the hype, and the best underrated gems. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Carla and my reading has been so far this year. How DNF’ing books is keeping Carla out of reading slumps. Carla’s trusted recommendation sources ( Novel Visits , Gilmore Guide to Books , @basicbsguide , Grace Atwood from Bad on Paper Podcast and The Stripe , Bookpage ). Sarah’s additions to Carla’s trusted recommendation sources ( Currently Reading podcast , The Readerly Report podcast ). What constitutes “bookish hype” for us. A couple of Carla’s trusted authors. Carla and I (who are usually reading twins) disagree on two books Carla didn’t think deserved the hype. 2019 Books that MOST Deserved the Hype (So Far) Sarah’s Picks Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:02] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Bu y from Amazon [16:29] Carla’s Picks City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [13:34] Golden Child by Claire Adam ( My Book of the Month commentary ) | Buy from Amazon [18:52] Our Co-Sign Pick Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:11] 2019 Books that LEAST Deserved the Hype (So Far) Sarah’s Picks The Night Before by Wendy Walker | Buy from Amazon [26:04] Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:45] Carla’s Picks The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:05] Normal People by Sally Rooney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:24] The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo | Buy from Amazon [35:11] 2019 Underrated Gems (So Far) Sarah’s Picks Talk to Me by John Kenney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:50] The Body in Question by Jill Ciment | Buy from Amazon [43:02] Carla’s Picks A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian | Buy from Amazon [40:28] Sugar Run by Mesha Maron | Buy from Amazon [44:49] Our Co-Sign Pick The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:18] Other Books Mentioned The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:34] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:34] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:42] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:46] Out East by John Glenn | Buy from Amazon [9:46] Live From New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales | Buy from Amazon [11:01] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:35] Trust Exercise by Susan Choi (April 9) | Buy from Amazon [25:23] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:10] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [29:24] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Buy from Amazon [30:21] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [32:36] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:16] Out East by John Glenn | Buy from Amazon [38:16] The Line That Held Us by David Joy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [46:42] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [49:19] Other Links Sarah’s Best Books of 2019 (So Far) Susie at Novel Visits Catherine at Gilmore Guide to Books Podcast Episode 21 with Mary Laura Philpott Trusted Recommendation Sources: Annie Jones , Tyler Goodson , Ashley Spivey My 2019 Summer Reading Guide Podcast Episode 10 with Kelly from the Well-Read Runner Kavitha’s Library Instagram review of Golden Child Modern Mrs. Darcy’s 2019 Summer Guide (and the Minimalist version ) Book of the Month Sarah’s Best of the Brain Candy List Podcast Episode 2: Winter 2019 Book Preview About Carla Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter As a stay-at-home mama to two “tween” kids, I finally have more time to dedicate to reading. I have loved getting back into a passion of mine that I’ve had since I was a small girl. But sadly, what I quickly came to realize is that I really don’t have a lot of local reading friends. As a way to connect with others who love to read just as much as I do, I started my “Bookstagram” account (@happiestwhenreading). This community has given me a place to engage in bookish conversations, and I can truly say I have made so many online friendships that I’m truly grateful to have. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 22: Literary Mysteries with Angie Kim (Author of Miracle Creek) 46:30

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In Episode 22, Angie Kim (author of Miracle Creek ) talks about how her background influenced her novel and shares her literary mystery recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Angie’s journey from trial attorney to novelist. How Angie’s own children’s medical problems when they were young inspired the submarine children in Miracle Creek . Angie’s child’s real life experience with HBOT treatment (the submarine treatment featured in Miracle Creek ) and her real-life experience as the parent of an HBOT patient. Why society shames people for expressing dark thoughts about the hard parts of parenting and caregiving. How Angie’s own experience immigrating to the U.S. from South Korea as a teen influenced Mary’s character in the book. The theme Angie is considering exploring in her second novel…and a teaser for the beginning of her second novel. How Angie figures out how her novels will end. How Angie found out Miracle Creek was going to be a Book of the Month pick (April). Why Angie can’t share a book she didn’t love…which led to a discussion about DNF’ing books. What Angie (as an author) thinks of bloggers/podcasters/bookstagrammers publicly sharing books they DNF. The original title of Miracle Creek and how/why it got changed after printed ARCs were sent out . Angie’s (Mostly) Literary Mystery Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Mystic River by Dennis Lehane | Buy from Amazon [25:40] A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan | Buy from Amazon [26:27] Two NEW Books She Loves The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo | Buy from Amazon [28:04] Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips | Buy from Amazon [29:21] One Book She Didn’t Love A quick discussion on DNF’ing books you don’t like [31:23] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok (Publication Date: June 4) | Buy from Amazon [34:40] Other Books Mentioned Miracle Creek by Angie Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [0:49] The Winter Sister by Megan Collins | Buy from Amazon [22:01] The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:01] Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:51] Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Buy from Amazon [26:38] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [34:56] Other Links Sarah’s Book of the Month April Commentary “I Felt Like An Incompetent Mother. Then I Learned How Not to Feel So Alone.” – Essay in The Washington Post by Angie Kim “With Her Son Suffering from a Mysterious Illness, One Mother Finds Hope in an Experimental Treatment” – Essay in Vogue by Angie Kim Angie Kim interview with Ari Shapiro on NPR Other essays by Angie Kim Book of the Month Jordy’s Book Club ( #miraclecreekarmy ) Spring 2019 Book Preview podcast episode Liberty Hardy ( @franzencomesalive ) About Angie Author Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Angie moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. She attended Stanford University and Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review , then practiced as a trial lawyer at Williams & Connolly. Her stories have won the Glamour Essay Contest and the Wabash Prize in Fiction, and appeared in numerous publications including Vogue, T he New York Times , The Washington Post, Salon , Slate , The Southern Review , Sycamore Review , The Asian American Literary Review , and PANK . She lives in northern Virginia with her husband and three sons. Miracle Creek is her first novel.…

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Ep. 21: Mary Laura Philpott (Author of I Miss You When I Blink) 51:16

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In Episode 21, Mary Laura Philpott (author of I Miss You When I Blink ) talks about women’s identity crises, how she pitched her book to publishers, her job at Parnassus Books…and shares “women who get women” book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How long it took Mary Laura to record the audio of I Miss You When I Blink. What gave Mary Laura the courage to try to publish her memoir. How Mary Laura and her agent pitched I Miss You When I Blink to publishers. We hatch a business idea based on a Cameron Diaz movie and Mary Laura’s book. Why women have trouble openly talking about the kinds of issues Mary Laura discusses in her book. How book tour has been for Mary Laura. Mary Laura’s job at Parnassus Books in Nashville. The classic “women who get women” book that Sarah hasn’t read yet. The two beloved classics Mary Laura thought was boring…and Sarah hasn’t even read. Sarah reveals the trash she read as a child. Mary Laura’s Book Recommendations ( Mostly Women Who Get Women) Two OLD Books She Loves The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion | Buy from Amazon [22:28] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson | Buy from Amazon [24:10] Two NEW Books She Loves Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:02] Out East by John Glenn ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:22] One Book She Didn’t Love Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Buy from Amazon [35:13] Two New Releases She’s Excited About Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl (Release Date: July 9, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [36:40] The Need by Helen Phillips (Release Date: July 9,2019) | Buy from Amazon [38:43] Other Books Mentioned I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Bu y from Amazon [00:57] Penguins With People Problems by Mary Laura Philpott | Buy from Amazon [1:30] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:55] Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T. Kira Madden | Buy from Amazon [10:14] Wild by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [12:25] A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson | Buy from Amazon [26:50] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:18] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:46] Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery | Buy from Amazon [35:49] The Beautiful Bureaucrat by Helen Phillips ( My Review ) | B uy from Amazon [38:53] Other Links Musing ( Parnassus Bookstore ‘s online magazine) The “Women Who Get Women” Club (Sarah’s blog post) Mary Laura’s Lit Hub article “Surviving the Ordinary: Why We Need Memoirs of Regular Lives” Lit Hub article “On Naming Her Book and Owning Her Story” by T. Kira Madden Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN Sarah’s 2019 Summer Reading Guide Milkweed Editions Episode 19: Summer 2019 Book Preview Reese’s Book Club – Hello Sunshine Belletrist Book Club Sarah’s 2019 Reading Tracker About Mary Laura Author Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Mary Laura Philpott is an essayist whose writing appears in publications including The New York Times, The Paris Review, The Washington Post, O The Oprah Magazine , and others. Across her work, Mary Laura examines the overlap of the absurd and the profound in life, literature, and culture. I Miss You When I Blink is Mary Laura’s debut memoir, written in essays. It was named to the #1 spot on the Indie Next List by booksellers nationwide, and was chosen as a best or most anticipated book of 2019 by Esquire , BuzzFeed , Lit Hub , Southern Living, Bustle, The Millions and the Chicago Review of Books. Real Simple magazine called it “the one book you should read right now.” (Get a short snippet of it in The New York Times , read a review in The Washington Post , or listen to a conversation about it on NPR .) Mary Laura is also the author and illustrator of the book Penguins with People Problems ; the founding editor of MUSING , the digital magazine published by Parnassus Books; and an Emmy-award winning co-host of A Word on Words , a literary interview show on Nashville Public Television. She enjoys traveling around the country to speak with people about creativity, work, the ups and downs of perfectionism, reinvention, reading, and writing. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 20: All-Time Favorite Summer Reads with Susie (@NovelVisits) 50:08

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In Episode 20, Susie from the blog Novel Visits joins me to countdown our all-time favorite summer reads! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What summer reading means to us. What we want to avoid in our summer reading. The one book you think would be on our lists, but isn’t. Sarah guesses the thinly veiled Hollywood celebrities from one of Susie’s picks. Our running theme of picking the one awesome book from authors whose other work we haven’t loved. Our Top 10 All-Time Favorite Summer Reads Sarah’s Picks: A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:16] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:53] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:44] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:06] This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:06] Susie’s Picks: According to a Source by Abby Stern | Buy from Amazon [14:49] The Good Girl by Mary Kubica (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [22:06] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [27:38] In the Kingdom of Men by Kim Barnes | Buy from Amazon [34:55] City of Thieves by David Benioff | Buy from Amazon [42:04] Other Books Mentioned The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:03] The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [8:38] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon [9:03] The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:09] Tiny Little Thing by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:09] Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:09] The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams | Buy from Amazon [14:32] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [21:16] The Night Before by Wendy Walker | Buy from Amazon [26:19] All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:58] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [27:41] Other Links Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books “La Cote Basque 1965” (Truman Capote’s short story) Dominick Dunne About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, I began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. My first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but I soon realized I wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, I love being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 19: Summer 2019 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:30

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Welcome to a special episode of the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live podcast…the Summer 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in June and July of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Winter 2019 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Spring 2019 Preview episode. The book Sarah DNF’d at 3% and Catherine rated 1 star. Each of our #1 picks for Summer. A tangent about the day of the week new releases always come out (it’s Tuesday). A rant about thrillers with “Girls” and “Wife” in the title (in this case, related to Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger). Summer 2019 Book Preview June Sarah’s Picks: Beyond All Reasonable Doubt by Malin Persson Giolito (June 4) | Buy from Amazon [8:54] (UPDATE: I DNF’d this book at 132 Pages) Recursion by Blake Crouch (June 11) | Buy from Amazon [14:04] (UPDATE: I’ve now read this book and rated it 4 stars!) The Body in Question by Jill Ciment (June 11) | Buy from Amazon [18:55] Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner (June 11) | Buy from Amazon [23:00] (UPDATE: I DNF’d this book at 7%) Catherine’s Picks: Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok (June 4) | Buy from Amazon [11:30] The Paper Wasp by Lauren Acampora (June 11) | Buy from Amazon [16:35] Bunny by Mona Awad (June 11) | Buy from Amazon [21:18] The Body Lies by Jo Baker (June 13) | Buy from Amazon [25:40] July Sarah’s Picks: Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger (July 2) | Buy from Amazon [28:20] We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlap (July 2) | Buy from Amazon [32:15] We Went to the Woods by Caite Dolan-Leach (July 2) | Buy from Amazon [37:20] The Need by Helen Phillips (July 9) | Buy from Amazon [42:08] Catherine’s Picks: Whisper Network by Chandler Baker (July 2) | Buy from Amazon [31:09] A Prayer for Travelers by Ruchika Tomar (July 9) | Buy from Amazon [34:48] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (July 16) | Buy from Amazon [39:59] If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais (July 16) | Buy from Amazon [45:13] Other Books Mentioned I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott ( My Review ) | Bu y from Amazon [4:35] Out East by John Glenn | Buy from Amazon [4:45] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [5:19] Trust Exercise by Susan Choi | Buy from Amazon [6:24] The Spectators by Jennifer Dubois | Buy from Amazon [7:34] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:07] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [11:39] Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok | Buy from Amazon [12:02] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [14:35] The Wonder Garden by Lauren Acampora | Buy from Amazon [16:54] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:34] Longbourn by Jo Baker | Buy from Amazon [25:53] The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Alger ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:31] The Unraveling of Mercy Louis by Keija Parssinen ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:56] You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:56] The Falconer by Dana Czapnik | Buy from Amazon [33:56] The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [35:11] Sugar Run by Mesha Maron | Buy from Amazon [36:05] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:20] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [37:57] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:57] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [38:45] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Buy from Amazon [41:25] The Beautiful Bureaucrat by Helen Phillips ( My Review ) | B uy from Amazon [42:22] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:31] Some Possible Solutions by Helen Phillips ( My Review ) | Buy From Amazon [44:48] Hum If You Know the Words by Bianca Marais | Buy from Amazon [45:28] Everybody’s Son by Thrity Umrigar | Buy from Amazon [46:31] Other Links My Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2019 (Sarah’s blog post) The Literary Life podcast with Mary Laura Philpott The Readerly Report Podcast Anne Bogel’s One Great Book Patreon Podcast Running N Reading (Tara’s book blog) Annie Jones from the From the Front Porch podcast Ashley Spivey Kelly Massry from Kelly’s Collections Author Taylor Jenkins Reid Sarah’s Book Shelves Live Episode 1: Georgia Hunter (Historical Fiction) About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Next Week’s Episode Our Top 10 All-Time Favorite Summer Reads with Susie from Novel Visits (airing May 22) Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 18: Allison from Mind Joggle (Books about Motherhood) 44:13

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In Episode 18, Allison from the blog Mind Joggle joins me to talk about the mental load of motherhood, how to relieve it, and share books about motherhood. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Where the name Mind Joggle comes from. Why we both started our blogs (the reasons are similar and related to motherhood). How the mental load of being mothers can be overwhelming and how we try to “reclaim some of our brain space.” How to balance doing some things we personally want to do with keeping the trains running at home. What Spring and Summer reading is like for Moms. Why we’ve struck out with Liane Moriarty. Our favorite evil mothers of fiction. Our rant about Mother’s Day Brunch as a tradition. Allison’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:37] The Red Tent by Anita Diamant | Buy from Amazon [15:31] Two NEW Books She Loves The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal | Buy from Amazon [18:56] Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton | Buy from Amazon [23:13] One Book She Didn’t Love What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:23] One New Release She’s Excited About On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (Release Date: June 4, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [31:42] Other Books Mentioned Circe by Madeline Miller ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:57] Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal | Buy from Amazon [22:21] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:55] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:52] The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [28:52] Modern Lovers by Emma Straub | Buy from Amazon [33:34] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:41] There, There by Tommy Orange | Buy from Amazon [33:41] Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James | Buy from Amazon [33:52] A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James | Buy from Amazon [33:52] The Hours by Michael Cunningham | Buy from Amazon [33:52] The Hand That Feeds You by A.J. Rich | Buy from Amazon [36:44] Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews | Buy from Amazon [37:19] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Bu y from Amazon [39:15] Other Links Emily Dickinson’s quote that inspired Allison’s Mind Joggle blog name “Digging Out From Under the Mental Load” (Allison’s blog post) Brain Candy Books (Sarah’s book list) Character-Driven Novels I Couldn’t Put Down (Sarah’s book list) V.C. Andrews’ Casteel series Lifetime movies deal “Women Who Get Women” (Sarah’s blog post) Books That Would Make Great Gifts for Moms (Sarah’s book list) About Allison Blog | Pinterest | Twitter Allison writes at Mind Joggle about books, reading, writing, creativity, learning, and anything related and in between. She’s always said that her dream job would be reading books for a living. She didn’t quite go either route, opting instead for a “practical” writing career that more easily pays the bills. Nonetheless, those dreams of long, cozy days composing the stories that play out in her head persist—as does her love of great books, writing stories, learning interesting things, and discussing it all with others. Next Week’s Episode Spring 2019 Book Preview with Catherine from Gilmore Guide to Books (airing May 15) Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 17: The Pingel Sisters 37:50

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In Episode 17, Jaclyn and Rachael (aka the Pingel Sisters) join me to talk sisterly reading and share their book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why the Pingel Sisters transitioned their blog from a lifestyle blog to a book blog. Our feelings about book reviews vs. book lists (reading them and writing them). Rachael and Jaclyn’s vastly different reading quantities. Rachael and Jaclyn’s different approaches to DNFing books (although Rachael is trying to come around). Why reading so many books a year causes Rachael not to be quite as picky. Rachael and Jaclyn’s very different reading tastes. The classic Jaclyn couldn’t stand (and Sarah plans to never pick up). Rachael’s Type A Book Club tendencies (which introduced her to contemporary fiction). The mother of all Reading Challenges. Why we all do not participate in Readathons. Rachael’s and Jaclyn’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Jaclyn: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes | Buy from Amazon [14:29] Rachael: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [16:51] Two NEW Books They Love Jaclyn: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life by Jane Sherron de Hart | Buy from Amazon [18:07] Rachael: The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth | Buy from Amazon [21:15] Two Books They Didn’t Love Jaclyn: When Life Gives You LuluLemons by Lauren Weisberger | Buy from Amazon [23:17] Rachael: The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton | Buy from Amazon [25:53] Two New Releases They’re Excited About Jaclyn: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (Release Date: September 10, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [28:14] Rachael: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (Release Date: May 28, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [30:50] Other Books Mentioned Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell | Buy from Amazon [8:12] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy | Buy from Amazon [9:21] Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte | Buy from Amazon [10:00] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott ( My Review ) | Bu y from Amazon [11:08] The Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon | Buy from Amazon [20:44] The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger | Buy from Amazon [23:37] The Lake House by Kate Morton | Buy from Amazon [25:59] The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton | Buy from Amazon [25:59] The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton | Buy from Amazon [27:27] Other Links Currently Reading Podcast Pingel Sisters 2019 Reading Challenge The Atlantic Magazine On the Basis of Sex (movie) Revisionist History (Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast) Bill Simmons’ podcast with Malcolm Gladwell About The Pingel Sisters (Jaclyn and Rachael) Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Facebook About Jaclyn Jaclyn and her husband Steve met while studying psychology in college. They graduated together and were married the very next day. From there, they decided Steve would get a PhD while Jaclyn would pursue her career in higher education fundraising. She’s currently the Annual Giving Manager at UNC School of the Arts – a fabulous job where she can combine her nonprofit expertise with her love for the arts. Of the two of us, Jaclyn is much more the creative soul behind our blog inspiring all our visuals as well as our overall vision for our book blog. Jaclyn and Steve are the proud parents of an energetic Little Boy, a dog and two cats. You’ll often find Jaclyn volunteering at a local nonprofit, re-reading her favorite books again and again, convincing herself she likes the gym, or playing Pokemon Go. About Rachael Ever since started this book blog, people often ask Rachael if she studied English or writing in college. Actually, Rachael graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She still acts as a math tutor for the neighborhood kids from time to time. In fact, her math degree has given her computer programming experience and a meticulous eye for detail. All these skills have combined to make her excellent at all the behind-the-scenes aspects of blogging. Rachael currently lives in Utah, married to her favorite person in the entire world – Mark, the engineer. (Though, Jaclyn comes in at a close second.) They have four adorable little children ages 7 and under. Rachael loves to read in her pajamas, explore the outdoors with her little ones, and scheme up vacations to every inch of the globe. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 16: Meredith and Kaytee (Behind the Scenes of the Currently Reading Podcast) 50:31

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In Episode 16, Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb join me to go behind-the-scenes of the Currently Reading Podcast . This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights The segment Currently Reading guests are always the most nervous about. How (and how fast) Currently Reading came together. What Meredith and Kaytee did not want Currently Reading to be. How Meredith and Kaytee’s relationship has changed since starting Currently Reading. The biggest challenges of running Currently Reading (PS – Kaytee’s and Meredith’s are different). Meredith and Kaytee’s dream guests for Currently Reading…and Sarah’s for Sarah’s Book Shelves Live. Meredith and Kaytee share the biggest similarities and biggest differences in their reading tastes. The book all three of us loved despite thinking the premise was completely preposterous. A bonus book recommendation from Meredith. A tangent about Goodreads ‘ skewed ratings because of people not rating books they don’t like and/or finish. What Meredith and Kaytee would do if they hated a book a guest wanted to press into everyone’s hands. Meredith and Kaytee’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Kaytee: 11/22/63 by Stephen King | Buy from Amazon [20:17] Meredith: All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage | Buy from Amazon [22:16] Two NEW Books They Love Kaytee: The Editor by Steven Rowley ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:40] Meredith: The Current by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [26:55] Two Books They Didn’t Love Kaytee: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:26] Meredith: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:49] Two New Releases They’re Excited About Kaytee: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey (Release Date: June 11, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [37:34] Meredith: A Better Man by Louise Penny (Release Date: August 27, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [40:32] Other Books Mentioned A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:56] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [19:37] Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley | Buy from Amazon [24:45] Descent by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [24:45] The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [24:45] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [32:28] Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [38:15] Still Life by Louise Penny | Buy from Amazon [41:32] Other Links April 2019 Books to Read (and Skip) (my blog post) Ep. 31 of the Currently Reading Podcast with Laura Tremaine Jamie Golden, co-host of The Popcast (Currently Reading dream guest) Author Gretchen Rubin (Currently Reading dream guest) Anne Bogel from What Should I Read Next? Podcast (Currently Reading dream guest) Meredith on What Should I Read Next? Podcast (Episode 11) Sarah’s Book Shelves Live Ep 2: Winter 2019 Book Preview Currently Reading’s Books We’ve Pressed Into Your Hands list The Currently Reading Podcast Podcast Website | Instagram | Facebook About Meredith Instagram Meredith Monday Schwartz is a married mom of 4 and full-time CEO of a large wedding website. She lives in the SF Bay Area and loves the cool temperatures and high number of bookstores that make up the gorgeous place she calls home. She’s been an avid reader since she was 4. She’s a very introverted INFJ, so she reads to re-charge. Her very favorite thing to do if she’s not reading is… wait for it… to talk about books! She’s so grateful that, in Kaytee, she’s found the perfect partner. About Kaytee Instagram | Blog | Twitter | Goodreads Kaytee is married to her best friend, a mama of 4 littles, a big fan of Jesus, and a homeschool mom and director (kind of like the principal of our homeschool co-op). She tries not to lose her mind while juggling all these roles by reading books. She’s attempting to reach “professional” reading level by regularly devouring 200 or more books in a calendar year! She’s an ESFJ, Type A, Enneagram 2w1, Obliger who obviously loves personality tests. She enjoys being around people, but her favorite thing to talk to those people about is…books! Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 15: Christine from The Uncorked Librarian (Books Set Abroad) 42:15

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In Episode 15, Christine from The Uncorked Librarian talks literary travel and books set abroad. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Why Christine became a “rogue librarian.” Why Christine is “notorious for breaking into libraries.” Why it’s harder than you think to visit libraries abroad. Christine’s top U.S. and International literary travel destinations. How the Icelanders make Christmas Eve the best bookish day ever (via Iceland’s Book Flood ). Iceland’s crazy book publishing stat. Christine shares an upcoming YA release (which I think is the first YA book we’ve ever had on the show!) Christine’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [17:12] A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson | Buy from Amazon [22:13] Two NEW Books She Loves The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson | Buy from Amazon [24:22] My MacArthur by Cindy Fazzi| Buy from Amazon [26:54] One Book She Didn’t Love Woman at 1,000 Degrees by Hallgrimur Helgason | Buy from Amazon [30:33] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About The Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak by Adi Alsaid (Publication Date: April 30, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [34:07] Other Books Mentioned The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle | Buy from Amazon [11:20] Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [18:06] Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [18:16] The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson | Buy from Amazon [22:39] In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson | Buy from Amazon [22:39] Wild by Cheryl Strayed | Buy from Amazon [23:04] Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides | Buy from Amazon [29:20] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:14] North of Happy by Adi Alsaid | Buy from Amazon [34:34] Siracusa by Delia Ephron ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:33] Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:33] Tomorrow There Will Be Sun by Dana Reinhardt ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:49] The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve | Buy from Amazon [38:23] Other Links American Library in Paris Iceland sights: Geysir Field , Gullfoss Eric Carle Museum Normal Rockwell Museum The Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College (Dublin) The Book of Kells Iceland’s Book Flood 11 Inspirational Travel Writers (Christine’s blog post) Icelandic Novels: Books Set in Iceland (Christine’s blog post) Sand Hill Review Press Netgalley About Christine Instagram | Blog | Twitter | Pinterest I am a MLIS graduate from the University of South Florida. I have a BA in English and History from Smith College. The travel bug completely took over after my year as a Fulbright Scholar in Depok, Indonesia. In Indo, I taught English at a public high school. Basically, I posed as Miss America for the year. In reality, I played a lot of Uno, read the entire Sookie Stackhouse series , and stood in front of 600 students each week, wildly gesturing and sweating. Best job and experience in my life to-date. I hold certifications in TEFL and Youth Development. In the office-like world, I possess more than 10 years of urban program management experience. My work focused on literacy and teaching. In addition, I spent five years in the public library systems. Today, I am a board member for a nonprofit that brings the joys of reading to families. When not promoting literacy, I parade around (more like beach down) as a pilot’s wife with four furry children in the sunshine state. Obsessions include: YA books, brewery yoga, olives, decorating my home with owl everything, caticorns, and Sicily. I have a reputation for finding breweries and wineries anywhere I go. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 14: Lindsey J. Palmer (Author of Otherwise Engaged) 43:10

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In Episode 14, Lindsey J. Palmer (author of Otherwise Engaged ) joins me to talk about her book and her reading and writing life. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lindsey’s interviews with Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton (from Friday Night Lights ). Authors pulling from real life for their fiction…and how that impacts their real life friends and family. Lindsey’s experience writing a novel (her second, If We Lived Here ) that pulled parts from her own marriage. If Lindsey is able to choose a favorite of her own books. How Lindsey manages to write novels with a full-time job and a two year old child. When Lindsey fits in reading time. Lindsey’s Go-To Authors. Why publication day is both the best and worst day of authors’ lives. What Lindsey thinks of the term “chick lit”. Lindsey’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give by Ada Calhoun ( My Review ) | Buy fr om Amazon [19:55] The Divorce Papers by Susan Rieger ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:08] Two NEW Books She Loves Joy Enough by Sarah McColl | Buy from Amazon [26:01] There, There by Tommy Orange | Buy from Amazon [27:42] One Book She Didn’t Love A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:40] One Upcoming Releases She’s Excited About Normal People by Sally Rooney (April 16) | Buy from Amazon [32:31] Other Books Mentioned Pretty in Ink by Lindsey J. Palmer | Buy from Amazon [8:29] Holly Banks Full of Angst by Julie Valerie (Release Date: November 1) | Buy from Amazon [17:45] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:14] The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante | Buy from Amazon [18:31] The Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk | Buy from Amazon [18:43] The Heirs by Susan Rieger | Buy from Amazon [24:59] The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:30] The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz | Buy from Amazon [28:46] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [32:31] Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] Other Links #SpiveysClub Facebook Group Episode 7: Ashley Spivey (where she recommends Otherwise Engaged ) Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY The Wedding Toast I’ll Never Give (Ada Calhoun’s essay for the New York Times Modern Love section) Winter 2019 Book Preview podcast episode Annie Jones from the From the Front Porch podcast About Lindsey Author Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook After a childhood spent devouring every book and magazine I could get my hands on and dreaming up stories that took place along the Oregon Trail, I left the suburbs of Boston to attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As an English major and Benjamin Franklin Honors Scholar, I continued devouring every book and magazine I could get my hands on and dreaming up stories (most of which didn’t take place along the Oregon Trail). Post-college, I shipped out to bucolic Vermont to teach creative writing and Pilates to high school kids at a summer arts camp. There, I picked blueberries, ran across rolling hills, and realized I was not nearly mature enough to be teaching anyone much of anything. And so I moved to Manhattan and broke into magazine publishing, starting at Glamour and then moving on to Redbook and next Self, where I was Features Editor. I worked on stories about relationships and sex, parenting, social activism, career and finances, and well-being; I interviewed the occasional V.I.P. (including Michelle Obama and both Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, a.k.a. Coach and Mrs. Taylor for Friday Night Lights fans); and I gathered material for what would eventually become my debut novel, PRETTY IN INK . After nearly a decade in publishing, I decided I was finally ready to try my hand at teaching again. So I waved goodbye to magazines and began my Master’s of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. I took classes on Shakespeare and adolescent literature, and talked books with teenagers. I then joined the faculty of NEST+m, a Manhattan public high school, as the A.P. Literature and Creative Writing teacher, plus advisor of the literary magazine, the yearbook, and National Honor Society. During my three years of teaching, I aspired to be a slightly more down-to-earth reincarnation of my favorite fictional teacher, Miss Jean Brody. These days, I work as a scriptwriter at BrainPOP , an animated educational site for kids. I spend my days researching topics as diverse as Nuclear Fusion, Emily Dickinson, and the Tuskegee Airmen, and then translating what I’ve learned into an engaging, narrative format. My scripts get made into short films to be shown in classrooms grades 4-10, nationwide and around the world. I live in Brooklyn, NY with my husband and 1-year-old daughter. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 13: Spring 2019 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 53:16

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Welcome to the second special episode of the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live podcast…Spring 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books ! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April and May of 2019. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine and my success rate for books we shared in our Winter 2019 Preview episode. Our Best and Worst picks from the Winter 2019 Preview episode. Sarah’s theory about authors that get overly prolific. Each of our #1 picks for Spring. Spring 2019 Book Preview April Sarah’s Last Minute Audible: Like Lions by Brian Panowich (April 30)| Buy from Amazon [12:20] Sarah’s Picks: I’m Fine and Neither Are You by Camille Pagan (April 1) | Buy from Amazon [13:25] (UPDATE: I DNF’d this book at 58%) I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott (April 2) | Bu y from Amazon [16:27] Trust Exercise by Susan Choi (April 9) | Buy from Amazon [22:18] (UPDATE: I DNF’d this book at 3%) Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis (April 16) | Buy from Amazon [26:28] Catherine’s Picks: The Spectators by Jennifer Dubois (April 2) | Buy from Amazon [14:57] Women Talking by Miriam Toews (April 2) | Buy from Amazon [20:23] The Ash Family by Molly Dektar (April 9) | Buy from Amazon [25:08] Normal People by Sally Rooney (April 16) | Buy from Amazon [29:41] (UPDATE: I’ve now read it and loved it! ADD RATING) May Sarah’s Picks: Furious Hours by Casey Cep (May 7) | Buy from Amazon [32:00] The Night Before by Wendy Walker (May 14) | Buy from Amazon [36:46] The Farm by Joanne Ramos (May 7) | Buy from Amazon [40:57] Out East by John Glenn (May 14) | Buy from Amazon [44:30] Catherine’s Picks: The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy (May 7) | Buy from Amazon [34:15] Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips (May 14) | Buy from Amazon [39:01] Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane (May 14) | Buy from Amazon [43:10] Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin (May 21) | Buy from Amazon [47:24] Other Books Mentioned So, Here’s the Thing: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Buy from Amazon [2:35] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [3:39] The Other Americans by Laila Lalami | Buy from Amazon [3:57] The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami | Buy from Amazon [4:28] Joy Enough by Sarah McColl | Buy from Amazon [5:27] I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [7:10] A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:11] The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:11] Tiny Little Thing by Beatriz Williams ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:11] The Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [8:31] Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [8:31] The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [8:45] The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:02] The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:31] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [9:50] The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:11] The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer | Buy from Amazon [10:18] The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton | Buy from Amazon [10:50] The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish by Katya Apekina | Buy from Amazon [11:05] Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:01] The Line That Held Us by David Joy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:48] Natchez Burning by Greg Isles ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:08] Forever is the Worst Long Time by Camille Pagan | Buy from Amazon [14:27] Cartwheel by Jennifer Dubois | Buy from Amazon [15:11] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:09] Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen | Buy from Amazon [18:32] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:32] A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:30] Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer | Buy from Amazon [22:00] If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:03] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:03] Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday | Buy from Amazon [24:15] The Girls by Emma Cline ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:44] American Housewife by Helen Ellis ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:41] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [30:11] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:00] Foe by Iain Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:30] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [32:18] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt | Buy from Amazon [33:41] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon [37:09] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [37:09] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah ( My Quick Thoughts ) | Buy from Amazon [39:56] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:56] [42:29] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:29] The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [42:29] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [47:38] The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin | Buy from Amazon [49:44] Other Links Sarah’s Book Shelves Live Episode 1 with Georgia Hunter Parnassus Bookstore Tyler Goodson (manager at Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA) Annie Jones of From the Front Porch podcast Ashley Spivey Mary Laura Philpott on Instagram @nycbookgirl on Instagram Helen Ellis (author of Southern Lady Code) on Instagram ( @americanhousewife ) University Bookstore in Seattle S-Town Podcast About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 12: Hannah from Book Nerd Native 46:12

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In Episode 12, Hannah from @BookNerdNative talks about moving her book collection and shares her three 2019 reading goals! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Hannah purged her physical book collection before moving. How Sarah originally got converted into a strictly e-reader. Why Sarah had to buy books to fill her shelves when she moved. On only buying books you’ve already read and loved. Hannah’s three reading goals for 2019. The rule of thumb for how many pages you need to read per day to read a certain number of books a year. A former Mormon’s (Hannah used to be a part of the Mormon church) thoughts on Educated by Tara Westover. Hannah co-signs one of Ashley Spivey’s recommendations. Hannah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao | Buy from Amazon [13:12] In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park | Buy from Amazon [16:03] Two NEW Books She Loves The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:11] Educated by Tara Westover ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:43] One Book She Didn’t Love One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [32:46] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams (Publication Date: March 19, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [36:16] Other Books Mentioned Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte | Buy from Amazon [4:09] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [4:11] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [7:29] 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke | Buy from Amazon [7:51] Without You, There Is No Us by Suki Kim ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [18:27] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [23:33] The Mothers by Brit Bennett ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:19] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:19] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls | Buy from Amazon [26:22] The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvais Graves | Buy from Amazon [35:50] Option B by Sheryl Sandberg | Buy from Amazon [40:19] The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight | Buy from Amazon [40:22] Yes, Please by Amy Poehler | Buy from Amazon [40:59] Bossypants by Tina Fey | Buy from Amazon [41:01] The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [41:48] The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn | Buy from Amazon [43:38] Other Links The Stacks Podcast Tracey from The Stacks Podcast on What Should I Read Next? Podcast Winter 2019 Preview Podcast Book of the Month March 2019 Selections Author Brene Brown Author Hank Green “A Suspense Novelist’s Trail of Deceptions” in The New Yorker (article about Dan Mallory aka AJ Finn) About Hannah Instagram | Blog | Twitter Hannah is a Michigander now living in the Land of the Long Leaf Pine, with her husband and daughter, enjoying Southern living to its fullest. She runs the book blog on Instagram called @booknerdnative and enjoys talking books with absolutely everyone. She also loves renting too many library books, anything with peanut butter in it, and of course, is always seeking her new favorite book to read. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 11: Katharine from @ReadWithKat (Book Clubs & Living with Cystic Fibrosis) 46:49

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In Episode 11, Katharine from @ReadWithKat joins me to talk about living with cystic fibrosis and her real-life book club that’s been going strong for 10 years. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Are we Team Lyla or Team Tyra ( Friday Night Lights )? Living with Cystic Fibrosis…and how it impacts Katharine’s reading. An online book club for readers who like to read seasonally ( Bookly Club ). Katharine’s real life book club, which has been together for 10 years! Why Sarah dropped out of her real life book club. Two things we think might be the secret sauce to keeping a book club thriving (and one of them is totally counterintuitive). Katharine’s experience singing karaoke with author Elizabeth Gilbert. Katharine’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Beartown by Fredrik Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [20:59] When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi | Buy from Amazon [25:15] Two NEW Books She Loves Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper | Buy from Amazon [28:42] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [30:40] One Book She Didn’t Love The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [34:30] One Upcoming Releases She’s Excited About City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert (Publication Date: June 4) | Buy from Amazon [37:31] Other Books Mentioned A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman | Buy from Amazon [21:29] Us Against You by Fredrik Backman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:31] The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs | Buy from Amazon [27:20] This Will Be My Undoing by Morgan Jerkins | Buy from Amazon [29:56] So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo | Buy from Amazon [29:56] White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo | Buy from Amazon [29:56] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [3:54] The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [31:48] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah ( My Quick Thoughts ) | Buy from Amazon [33:07] Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstances by Ruth Emmie Lang | Buy from Amazon [33:07] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [37:01] Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [37:35] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [37:40] The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon [37:43] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [39:43] Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger | Buy from Amazon [43:11] The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory | Buy from Amazon [44:11] One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [44:21] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [44:28] Other Links The Bookly Club ( Blog , Instagram ) Friday Night Lights on Amazon Prime Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Sarah’s Book Club Recommendations List The Washington Post article about Paul Kalanithi’s widow and Nina Riggs’ widower finding love A Cup of Jo (Paul Kalanithi’s wife’s twin sister’s blog) About Katharine Instagram | Twitter | Blog | Goodreads Katharine lives in Baltimore with her husband and miniature schnauzer. She works in higher education doing communications, and spends the rest of her time hoarding books (and reading as many as she can). She runs the instagram account @readwithkat, and is also 1/4 of @thebooklyclub. Katharine is also a cystic fibrosis patient and advocate, sharing her story of life with CF at local events and online. Her dream is to open up a bookstore. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 10: Kelly from The Well-Read Runner (TBR Lists) 47:27

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In Episode 10, Kelly from @thewellreadrunner joins me to talk Marie Kondo-ing your physical book collection and your TBR list…and, as always, share her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Kelly uses reading challenges to prioritize her TBR list. The reading challenge that will help you Marie Kondo your physical book collection. How Sarah organizes her TBR list…including why / how she starts with a new TBR list every year. How Sarah Marie Kondo’s her TBR list (stay tuned for a blog post about this tomorrow!). The right way to pronounce Jodi Picoult’s last name (I’d been pronouncing it wrong for years!). Kelly’s favorite running books. Kelly’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Three by Sarah Lotz ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [13:49] Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer | Buy from Amazon [19:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Golden Child by Claire Adam ( My Book of the Month commentary ) | Buy from Amazon [23:31] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides ( My Book of the Month commentary ) | Buy from Amazon [27:34] One Book She Didn’t Love 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami ( My Quick Thoughts ) | Buy from Amazon [32:12] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (Publication Date: November 5, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [36:28] Other Books Mentioned Before the Fall by Noah Hawley ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [17:13] Day Four by Sarah Lotz | Buy from Amazon [18:42] Missoula by Jon Krakauer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [22:48] Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer | Buy from Amazon [23:10] A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza | Buy from Amazon [25:50] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [35:15] What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami | Buy from Amazon [35:33] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [24:44] Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor | Buy from Amazon [41:21] How Bad Do You Want It? by Matt Fitzgerald | Buy from Amazon [41:48] Grit by Angela Duckworth | Buy from Amazon [42:16] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [43:23] Redployment by Phil Klay | Buy from Amazon [45:05] Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [45:29] Other Links Pop Sugar Reading Challenge The Readerly Report Podcast #theunreadshelf Challenge Nonfiction November Book of the Month SJP for Hogarth (Sarah Jessica Parker’s imprint) Monica from The Lovely Bookshelf Episode 7 of the Sarah’s Book Shelves Live podcast with Ashley Spivey Tara at Running N Reading’s Best Books of 2018 (including Deena Kastor’s memoir, Let Your Mind Run ) About Kelly Blog (no longer active) | Instagram | Twitter Kelly is a stay-at-home mom to two boys (ages 7 and 5) living in Rochester NY. Before that, she worked in higher education administration. When she’s not chasing her kids around, she loves assisting at their elementary school as a literacy volunteer (helping kids grades K-4 with reading/writing skills) and being an enthusiastic (but not scary) PTO mom. She’s also an avid early-morning runner/triathlete. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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Ep. 9: Gayle and Nicole from The Readerly Report Podcast 42:11

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In Episode 9, Nicole Bonia and Gayle Weiswasser from The Readerly Report Podcast join me to discuss their reading tastes and share book recommendations…prepare for some potentially unpopular opinions! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Gayle and Nicole went from bookish friends to podcast co-hosts. Gayle’s vs. Nicole’s reading taste. The book Nicole and Gayle both violently hated. Gayle shares a very popular book she didn’t like – which I didn’t agree with her about. We all talk about some huge books we didn’t love. How we don’t generally like Pulitzer Prize-winning books. How we feel about World War II books. How we feel about real life book clubs. Goodreads Choice Awards. Gayle and Nicole’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books They Love Nicole: Words by Heart by Ouida Sebestyen | Buy from Amazon [13:02] Gayle: Evening by Susan Minot | Buy from Amazon [14:29] Two NEW Books They Love Nicole: The Caregiver by Samuel Park | Buy from Amazon [17:32] Gayle: One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [20:15] Two Books They Didn’t Love Nicole: Little Bee by Chris Cleave | Buy from Amazon [23:07] Gayle: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [24:49] Two New Releases They’re Excited About Nicole: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino (Release Date: January 29, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [28:04] Gayle: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Release Date: March 5, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [31:33] Other Books Mentioned Look Alive Out There: Essays by Sloane Crosley ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [8:45] Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [10:06] Bad Blood by John Carreyrou ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [11:11] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:17] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Buy from Amazon [12:17] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [12:35] Monkeys by Susan Minot | Buy from Amazon [15:36] Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [16:31] Hourglass: Time, Memory, and Marriage by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [17:03] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas | Buy from Amazon [20:23] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [21:45] One Day in September by Simon Reeve | Buy from Amazon [22:38] Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [25:19] Everybody’s Son by Thrity Umrigar | Buy from Amazon [26:10] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [26:36] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [27:43] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [29:48] These Guys Have All the Fun by James A. Miller & Tom Shales | Buy from Amazon [33:01] Live From New York: An Oral History of Saturday Night Live by James A. Miller & Tom Shales | Buy from Amazon [33:01] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ( My Review ) | Buy from Amazon [33:34] One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [33:45] After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [34:12] Other Links Book Expo Eight 2018 Books That Deserved the Hype…and Five That Didn’t (Sarah’s blog post) Anne Flosnik (audiobook narrator – Little Bee ) The Gilmore Guide to Books review of Everybody’s Son Spivey’s Book Club It’s Book Talk review of Daisy Jones & the Six The Readerly Report Goodreads Choice Awards episode The Readerly Report Podcast Podcast Website | Instagram | Facebook Group | Twitter About Gayle Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Gayle has been blogging about books at Everyday I Write the Book since 2006, and co-hosts The Readerly Report Podcast with Nicole Bonia. I love to read, and I love to talk about books and what other people are reading. I live in Washington, DC with my husband, fourteen year-old twin daughters and six year-old son. I run communications and business development at a real estate technology company called Homesnap , which keeps me busy when I am not parenting or reading. About Nicole Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Nicole is co-host at The Readerly Report , a podcast featuring the latest literary news, candid book discussions and scads of eclectic book recommendations. She loves travel, reading on the beach, and catching up with friends over dinner and a bottle of red. Nicole writes about books and other things at NicoleBonia.com . Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.…

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