Bent Biblios Podcast

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we chat with Ally Malinenko, poet, librarian and author of the spooky middle grade novels Ghost Girl and This Appearing House.  We chat with Ally all about her new novel, This Appearing House, writing an excellent opening line, Shirley Jackson, tackling tough topics in books, scary stories, anger, best friends, overcoming fear, teeth, accepting help from others and so much more. You can purchase Ghost Girl and This Appearing House anywhere books are sold.  You can also purchase This Appearing House here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/This-Appearing-House-Ally-Malinenko/dp/0063136570/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18C60527Q5IAF&keywords=this+appearing+house&qid=1665145016&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg3IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=this+appearing+house%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/this-appearing-house/9780063136571-item.html?ikwid=this+appearing+house&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=6ef91e04c90ed54f571c94d267f1bbecAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/This-Appearing-House-Ally-Malinenko/dp/0063136570/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WI3X5I2ACGD8&keywords=this+appearing+house&qid=1665145276&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjI4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=this+appearing+hous%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-appearing-house-ally-malinenko/1140521430?ean=9780063136571You can keep up to date with Ally here:Website: https://allymalinenko.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AllyMalinenko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllyMalinenkoWe hope you enjoyed today's episode!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode, we sit down with Erin Petti.  Erin is the author of the spooky middle grade books The Peculiar Haunting of Thelma Bee and Thelma Bee Toil And Treble.  We chat with Erin all about her second novel, Thelma Bee In Toil And Treble, New England in the Fall, the magic of autumn, the importance of encouragement, believing in the "impossible", friendship, comfort food and food in middle grade novels, tackling tough topics for kids and so much more. You can find Erin's books wherever books are sold.  You can also find Thelma Bee In Toil And Treble here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Thelma-Toil-Treble-Erin-Petti/dp/1952667844/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZDELY2CEUUV4&keywords=thelma+bee&qid=1664483250&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=thelma+bee%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/thelma-bee-in-toil-and/9781952667848-item.html?ikwid=erin+petti&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=5fa885d04cb2f171591045560dbe391fAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Thelma-Toil-Treble-Erin-Petti/dp/1952667844/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TFTBKFQ5RT33&keywords=thelma+bee&qid=1664483304&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI4IiwicXNhIjoiMS43OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=thelma+bee%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thelma-bee-in-toil-and-treble-erin-petti/1141347896?ean=9781952667848You can keep up to date with Erin here:Website: https://www.erinpettibooks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpetti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/empettiWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On today's episode we sit down with thriller author RJ Jacobs.  RJ has written And Then You Were Gone, Somewhere In The Dark and Always The First To Die.  He is also a practicing psychologist! We chat with RJ all about his new novel, Always The First To Die, the nostalgia of Choose You Own Adventure novels, classic horror movies,  why fear is so hard to overcome, great openers in books and so much more. You can find all of RJ's novels wherever books are sold.  You can also find Always The First To Die here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Always-First-Die-R-J-Jacobs/dp/1728254078/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=always+the+first+to+die&qid=1663938313&sprefix=always+the+%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/always-the-first-to-die/9781728254074-item.html?ikwid=always+the+first+to+die&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=ee7355115962cdd660445de6e2e6803eAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Always-First-Die-R-J-Jacobs/dp/1728254078/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13NGNRIFCDL4Z&keywords=always+the+first+to+die&qid=1663938417&sprefix=always+the+firstto+die%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/always-the-first-to-die-rj-jacobs/1140575628?ean=9781728254074You can keep up to date with RJ here:Website: https://rjjacobsauthor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjjacobs75/We hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then! 

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with a long time favorite author of ours, Kelley Armstrong.  Kelley is a New York Times Best Selling author, and fellow Canadian!  Kelley has written well over 30 novels, from standalones such as Aftermath and Wherever She Goes to series such as the Rockton, Cainsville and Otherworld series, just to name a few.  We are here today to chat with Kelley about her latest novel, A Rip Through Time, the first book in a new series.In this episode we chat with Kelley all about her novel, A Rip Through Time, Kelley's research process, in the field experience, Victorian forensics, character development and humor, Kelley's favorite things to do in Edinburgh, being Canadian and so much more.You can purchase all of Kelley's novels wherever books are sold.You can get your copy of A Rip Through Time here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=a+rip+through+time&crid=2YIC3EXSYSCPN&sprefix=a+rip+through+time%2Caps%2C81&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-rip-through-time-a/9781250864895-item.html?ikwid=a+rip+through+time&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=8ac97f202d36e66c6cd4aecb5e83d782Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Rip-Through-Time-Kelley-Armstrong/dp/1250820006/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663330673&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-rip-through-time-kelley-armstrong/1139985523?ean=9781250820006You can keep up to date with Kelley here:Website: http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleyarmstrongauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelleyarmstrongWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we hade the opportunity to sit down with Shaenon Garrity.   Shaenon is a writer, artist and editor specializing in comics and pop culture.  Her works include Narbonic, Skin Horse, The Zombie Gnome Defense Guide and The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor, to name just a few.We chat with Shaenon all about her graphic novel, The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor, tips for those who want to get started writing graphic novels, exploring and having fun with gothic romance tropes, the process of bringing a story to life with illustrations, the importance of reading outside of your comfort zone, writing humor and so much more! You can find Dire Days of Willowweep Manor anywhere books are sold, as well as at the links below.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Dire-Days-Willowweep-Manor/dp/1534460861/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2035ZT5OS73PC&keywords=dire+days+of+willowweep+manor&qid=1662727820&sprefix=dire+days+of+wilowweep+manor%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor, Book by Shaenon K. Garrity (Paperback) | www.chapters.indigo.caAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Dire-Days-Willowweep-Manor/dp/1534460861/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WJK1Q2Z0FALP&keywords=dire+days+of+willow+weep+manor&qid=1662727886&sprefix=dire+days+of+wilowweep+manor%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dire-days-of-willowweep-manor-shaenon-k-garrity/1137938255?ean=9781534460867You can keep up to date with Shaenon here:Website: https://www.shaenon.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaenongarrityWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  We'll see you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  In this episode we sat down with romance author Kate McWilliams to talk about her novel, Light Me Up.  Light Me Up is the second book in her Moon Harbor series, book one being Light In The Dark.  Kate has also published a collection of poems, and is a founder of Ink and Earth Studio – a business that helps indie authors edit and market their books as well as assisting with brand management. We chat with Kate all about her novel, Light Me Up, the importance of self reflection, why the romance genre is so loved, some great book recommendations, on balance and whether it exists, friendship and so much more. You can find both Light In The Dark and Light Me Up on Amazon and Kindle.  Light In The Dark:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Light-Dark-Moon-Harbor-Book-ebook/dp/B09MQW2NFJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=EVPXR4XNCHRG&keywords=kate+mcwilliams&qid=1661520313&sprefix=kate+mcwilliams%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-3Light Me Up:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Light-Me-Moon-Harbor-Book-ebook/dp/B09P63D9KQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=EVPXR4XNCHRG&keywords=kate+mcwilliams&qid=1661520313&sprefix=kate+mcwilliams%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-2The third book in the Moon harbor series, Into The Light, can be preordered now and releases September 15, 2022.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Into-Light-Moon-Harbor-Book-ebook/dp/B0B3CDZKMT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EVPXR4XNCHRG&keywords=kate+mcwilliams&qid=1661520313&sprefix=kate+mcwilliams%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1By Candlelight: A Moon Harbor Christmas Story can be preordered now and releases November 17, 2022.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Candlelight-Moon-Harbor-Christmas-Story-ebook/dp/B0B9J2VR7X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=EVPXR4XNCHRG&keywords=kate+mcwilliams&qid=1661520313&sprefix=kate+mcwilliams%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-4Sacred: A Romance Anthology For Bodily Autonomy can be preordered now and releases October 31, 2022.  100 percent of the proceeds will be donated directly to supporting bodily autonomy and reproductive rights in communities throughout the United States.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/SACRED-Romance-Anthology-Bodily-Autonomy-ebook/dp/B0B81B5K7K/ref=sr_1_5?crid=EVPXR4XNCHRG&keywords=kate+mcwilliams&qid=1661520313&sprefix=kate+mcwilliams%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-5You can keep up to date with Kate here:Website: https://www.katemcwilliams.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemcwilliamsauthor/Books Mentioned:Faultless Notion by Linnea MarchCanadian Spring by Kimberly AnnWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down again with one of our favorite historical fiction authors, Gill Paul.  Gill has written a number of historical novels which have reached the top of the USA Today and Globe and Mail bestseller lists.  Gill studied medicine at Glasgow University, then English Literature and History, before working in publishing. In this episode we chat with Gill about her new novel, The Manhattan Girls, the importance of female friendships, our favorite cocktails, Dorothy Parker, tackling tough issues in books, online dating, marriage and so much more!  You can find The Manhattan Girls, along with all of Gill's other works, wherever books are sold.  You can also find The Manhattan Girls here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Manhattan-Girls-Dorothy-Parker-Friends/dp/0063161753/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660917015&sr=8-1Chapters Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-manhattan-girls-a-novel/9780063161757-item.html?ikwid=the+manhattan+girls&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=fa3f1b4942681c9ad38d47cc2e2b340cAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Girls-Dorothy-Parker-Friends/dp/0063161753/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660917065&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-manhattan-girls-gill-paul/1140548577?ean=9780063161757You can keep up to date with Gill here:Website: http://gillpaul.com/authorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gill.paul1/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gillpaulauthorWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episode every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Alan Gratz and talk all about his middle grade novel, Ban This Book. Alan is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including Refugee, which has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over three years now, Something Rotten, The Brooklyn Nine, Ban This Book and more.    Ban This Book is about a fascinating, important and timely topic - the banning of books.  We dive deep into why we are so passionate about this issue, the consequences of book banning, the importance of inclusive stories... we chat about it all.We also talk to Alan about how he gets in the head space of a middle schooler, books that have had the biggest impact on him throughout his life, Dav Pilkey and so much more.You can find all of Alan's novels wherever books are sold.  You can find Ban This Book Here:Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/ban-this-book-a-novel/9780765385581-item.html?ikwid=ban+this+book&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=5a92eb9be7d38a2fdbb6fbe8d0d280abAmazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Ban-This-Book-Alan-Gratz/dp/0765385589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39CQ5FKU3M0QR&keywords=ban+this+book&qid=1660313994&sprefix=ban+this+book%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ban-this-book-alan-gratz/1124483048?ean=9780765385581Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Ban-This-Book-ALAN-GRATZ/dp/0765385589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DQ373UMA8BG6&keywords=ban+this+book&qid=1660314061&sprefix=ban+this+book%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1Alan's Upcoming Releases (both available for preorder now)Two Degrees Releases October 4, 2022 Captain America: Ghost Army (Original Graphic Novel) Releases January 3, 2023Keep up to date with Alan here:Website: https://www.alangratz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan.gratz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanGratzWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode, Ashley and Tegan chat about a few of their favorite books and how to best experience reading them using the five senses.  There is a book for everyone in this episode and we cannot wait to share them with you.Candles mentioned:Witch City Wicks: https://www.witchcitywicks.com/We hope you enjoyed this episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  We'll see  you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode we chat with author Lisa Weldon all about her memoir Twenty Pieces.  Lisa took 30 days to walk every inch of Manhattan, and her story includes adventures, epiphanies and everything in between.  We also chat with Lisa about what is important in life, why it is important to follow your dreams, journaling, never giving up on yourself, the importance of asking for help and so much more.  You can find Twenty Pieces anywhere books are sold.  You can also purchase a copy at any of the links here:Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/twenty-pieces-a-walk-through/9781955791106-item.html?ikwid=twenty+pieces+lisa+weldon&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=b7d722da06fe869ef227b53dee1e4f22Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Twenty-Pieces-through-midlife-reinvention/dp/1955791104/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XX6GLLUMFN26&keywords=twenty+pieces+lisa+weldon&qid=1657547749&sprefix=twenty+pieces+lisa+weldon%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twenty-pieces-lisa-weldon/1140155707?ean=9781955791106Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Pieces-through-midlife-reinvention/dp/1955791104/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EUGS79YNWYPH&keywords=twenty+pieces+lisa+weldon&qid=1657547802&sprefix=twenty+pieces+lisa+weldon%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1 You can keep up to date with Lisa here:Website: https://lisaweldon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaweldon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaweldonWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast to let us know.  We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we chat with none other than Gilly MacMillan.  Gilly is the international bestselling author of The Nanny, The Perfect Girl, To Tell You The Truth and What She Knew, just to name a few.  In this episode, we will be discussing her new novel, The Long Weekend.We chat with Gilly all about The Long Weekend, how her writing process has changed from book one to now, friendship dynamics, the inspiration behind the setting of the novel and how important setting is to a story, living off grid, social media, motherhood and so much more. All of Gilly's books can be found anywhere books are sold.The Long Weekend can be found anywhere books are sold, as well as at the links below:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Long-Weekend-Intl-Novel/dp/0063074354/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656680151&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-long-weekend-intl-a/9780063074354-item.html?ikwid=the+long+weekend&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=fcb049e4600ad69914c0285fe58d4c3eAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Weekend-Novel-Gilly-Macmillan/dp/006307432X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656680199&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-long-weekend-gilly-macmillan/1139752624?ean=9780063074323You can keep up to date with Gilly here:Website: https://www.gillymacmillan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillymacmillan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gillymacmillanWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we sit down with Kate Williams, author of  The Babysitter's Coven series and the recently released novel, Never Coming Home.  Kate has written for Cosmopolitan, NYLON, Women's Health, Elle to name a few, and has ghostwritten a variety of New York Times Bestsellers, celebrity memoirs and more.We chat with Kate all about her new novel, Never Coming Home, the role social media and influencers play in our lives, the darker side of social media, how much sharing is too much sharing, Kate's favorite True Crime podcasts, documentaries and books, TikTok and so much more.  The Babysitter's Coven series can be found anywhere books are sold.You can find Never Coming Home wherever books are sold, and also at the links here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Coming-Home-Kate-Williams/dp/0593304861/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PF1496RJ9IMT&keywords=never+coming+home&qid=1656078047&sprefix=never+coming+hom%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-2Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/never-coming-home/9780593304860-item.html?ikwid=never+coming+hime&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=cb2a9a7ebb248a36512499aa1cce6710Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Coming-Home-Kate-Williams/dp/0593304861/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1656078099&sr=8-2Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/never-coming-home-kate-m-williams/1140394027?ean=9780593304860You can keep up to date with Kate here:Website: http://heykatewilliams.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykatewilliams/We hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every other Friday.

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Abby Endler, crime fiction aficionado, creator of the Crime By The Book blog and Instagram account, Senior Publicist and all around wonderful person.  We chat with Abby about her love of Crime fiction, how Crime By The Book came about, how she balances work on her blog, day job and life, books she is looking forward to most this year,  what a day in the life at her job as a Senior Publicist looks like,  tips for starting your own book blog or Instagram, Iceland Noir and so much more.Books Mentioned:And Then There Were None by Agatha Christiehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16299.And_Then_There_Were_None?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=opBWOEasqj&rank=1The House Across The Lake by Riley SagerThe House Across the Lake by Riley Sager | GoodreadsThings We Do In The Dark by Jeniffer Hillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724802-things-we-do-in-the-dark?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8D1KzDlc4i&rank=1Runtime by Cathrine Ryan Howardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60127039-run-timeYou're Invited by Amanda Jayatissahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59764064-you-re-invited The Crow Girl by Erik Axl Sundhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30965660-the-crow-girl?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=WiN6zbnPeb&rank=1 We Lie Here by Rachel Howzell Hallhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58767087-we-lie-here?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=HoWKZOn5hm&rank=1Gare's Instagram Account Mentioned:https://www.instagram.com/gareindeedreads/Keep up to date with Abby here:Website: http://crimebythebook.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimebythebook/Make sure to sign up for Abby's free newsletter on her website!We hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We love hearing from you!We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with award winning poet, author and academic CJ Cooke.  CJ has written various poems, publications and novels including I Know My Name, The Blame Game, The Nesting and The Lighthouse Witches.We chat with CJ all about her most recent novel, The Lighthouse Witches, the history of witches in Scotland, funny things children say, folklore, why stories are so integral to who we are, how belief systems play a role in the decisions we make, the challenges of writing multiple timelines and so much more. Witches of Scotland Podcast: https://www.witchesofscotland.com/podcastYou can find all of CJ's books anywhere books are sold.  You can also find The Lighthouse Witches here:Amazon.ca:  https://www.amazon.ca/Lighthouse-Witches-C-J-Cooke/dp/0008354707/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653666441&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-lighthouse-witches/9780008354701-item.html?ikwid=cj+cooke&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=1a223b4a78d4cc2683bce65d9e19f072Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Witches-C-J-Cooke/dp/059333423X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653666516&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lighthouse-witches-cj-cooke/1138668526?ean=9780593334232CJ's new novel, The Ghost Woods, releases October 18, 2022, and is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.  You can also preorder here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Ghost-Woods-C-J-Cooke/dp/0008515913/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1458R6N8OWQW3&keywords=ghost+woods&qid=1653666482&sprefix=ghost+wood%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-ghost-woods/9780008515911-item.html?ikwid=cj+cooke&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=1a223b4a78d4cc2683bce65d9e19f072You can keep up to date with CJ here:Website: https://carolynjesscooke.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjcooke_author/ Twitter: C.J. Cooke/ Carolyn Jess-Cooke

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  We had the opportunity to catch up with Audrey Blake, the author duo who wrote The Girl In His Shadow and The Surgeon's Daughter.  We chat with Regina and Jaima all about their new novel, The Surgeon's Daughter, the evolution of medicine throughout history, the origins of the cesarean section, why it is so important to share the untold stories of women, revisiting favorite characters, one of the secrets of life and so much more. The Crime Reads article mentioned in the podcast can be found here:https://crimereads.com/six-medical-nonfiction-books-that-read-like-thrillers/The Girl In His Shadow and The Surgeon's Daughter can be found anywhere books are sold.  You can also find The Surgeon's Daughter here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Surgeons-Daughter-Novel-Audrey-Blake/dp/1728228751/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652445189&sr=8-4Chapters/Indigo:  https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=the%20surgeons%20daughter#internal=1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Surgeons-Daughter-Novel-Audrey-Blake/dp/1728228751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J287GIKR0424&keywords=the+surgeons+daughter&qid=1652445258&sprefix=the+surgeons+%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-surgeons-daughter-audrey-blake/1139924890?ean=9781728228754You can keep up to date with Audrey Blake here:Website: https://www.audreyblakebooks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreyblakebooks/We hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We'll see you in our next episode!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred.  Alechia is also a former pastry chef, teacher and librarian.  We caught up with Alechia and chatted all about her new novel, The Kindred, what authors do behind the scenes, the beauty and importance of music, the importance of dealing with things head on,  our need for community, why we need art in all of its forms and so much more. You can find The Sound of Stars and The Kindred anywhere books are sold.You can also find The Kindred at the links below:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Kindred-Alechia-Dow/dp/1335428607/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651844882&sr=8-2Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-kindred/9781335418616-item.html?ikwid=the+kindred&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=e1070341e4e78eb14067aa97b9689910Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Kindred-Alechia-Dow/dp/1335428607/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3IRKQDBUJKC7D&keywords=the+kindred&qid=1651844930&sprefix=the+kindre%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-3Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-kindred-alechia-dow/1139312509?ean=9781335418616You can keep up to date with Alechia here:Website: https://www.alechiadow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alechiadow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alechiawritesAlechia has so many incredible projects coming up, so make sure to follow her on Instagram and Twitter for all of the details and announcements!The book mentioned by Alechia in this episode, Freddy Vs. The Family Curse by Tracy Badua, can be found here:Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58311982-freddie-vs-the-family-curse?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=bOAl8n6jNx&rank=1We hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review  or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every other Friday.

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we had the opportunity to talk to one of our favorite horror authors - Rachel Harrison.  Rachel is the author of The Return, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel, as well as Cackle.  We chat with Rachel all about her novel, Cackle, the books that have had the most impact on her, Shirley Jackson, when compromise becomes sacrifice, the importance of self acceptance and self love, road trip music, the magic of a fresh start and so much more! You can find The Return anywhere books are sold.You can find Cackle anywhere books are sold as well as at the following links:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Cackle-Rachel-Harrison/dp/0593202023/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JFR2LZE2WJZV&keywords=cackle&qid=1650631270&sprefix=cackle%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/cackle/9780593202029-item.html?ikwid=cackle&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=e9b3a8e757e4634b4f04f6c30d089896Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Cackle-Rachel-Harrison/dp/0593202023/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UF8OEIENGCRS&keywords=cackle&qid=1650631313&sprefix=cackl%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cackle-rachel-harrison/1138574357?ean=9780593202029Rachels new novel, Such Sharp Teeth, releases October 4, 2022, and is available for pre-order now anywhere books are sold or at the links below:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Such-Sharp-Teeth-Rachel-Harrison/dp/0593545826/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1650631458&sr=8-3Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=such%20sharp%20teeth#internal=1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Such-Sharp-Teeth-Rachel-Harrison/dp/0593545826/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1650631486&sr=8-3Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/such-sharp-teeth-rachel-harrison/1140838929?ean=9780593545829You can keep up to date with Rachel here:Website: https://www.rachel-harrison.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelharrisonsghost/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachfacelogicWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We'll see you in our next episode!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we had the opportunity to talk to Stephanie Wrobel, the international best selling author of Darling Rose Gold and This Might Hurt.  We chat with Stephanie all about her new novel, This Might Hurt, explore some of the reasons people may do the seemingly extreme things they do, cults and cult leaders and some of the misconceptions we may have about them, what Stephanie is currently reading, what she has coming up and more! You can find Darling Rose Gold and This Might Hurt wherever books are sold.  You can also find This Might Hurt here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/This-Might-Hurt-Stephanie-Wrobel/dp/1982135077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HQFFQJPZ349X&keywords=this+might+hurt&qid=1649506466&sprefix=this+might+hurt%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/this-might-hurt/9781982135072-item.html?ikwid=this+might+hurt&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=03b19eafd15f5a33460effc91ccacf28Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/This-Might-Hurt-Stephanie-Wrobel/dp/0593100085/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Eu2NK&pf_rd_p=716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&pf_rd_r=62YSK107A6491QE8CR71&pd_rd_r=ff750382-400f-4523-9062-d0b4c10e2aee&pd_rd_wg=VxDfd&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_mBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-might-hurt-stephanie-wrobel/1139543841?ean=9780593100080You can keep up to date with Stephanie here:Website: https://stephaniewrobel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniewrobel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephwrobelWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode we sit down with returning guest, Samara Parish.  Samara's Rebels With A Cause series includes, so far, How To Survive A Scandal and How To Deceive A Duke.  We chat with Samara all about her new novel, reality television, following your passion, women in STEM and more. You can find How To Deceive A Duke here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Deceive-Duke-Samara-Parish/dp/1538704544/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KZB6J7SPAWEJ&keywords=how+to+deceive+a+duke&qid=1648213573&sprefix=how+to+deceive+a+duke%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/how-to-deceive-a-duke/9781538704547-item.html?ikwid=how+to+deceive+a+duke&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=907e3580f08e240f0bc6bce5e16ba64cAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/How-Deceive-Duke-Samara-Parish/dp/1538704544/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1648213624&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-deceive-a-duke-samara-parish/1139398519?ean=9781538704547You can keep up to date with Samara here:Website: https://samaraparish.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaraparish/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamaraParishWe hop you enjoyed this episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every other Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode we chat with Gabriella Saab, author of the historical fiction novel, The Last Checkmate.  We chat about authors that inspire Gabriella, keeping up with self care while writing about heavy topics, chess, writing style, the importance of reading about and remembering WWII and the people who were affected by it, what is coming next for Gabriella and more! You can find The Last Checkmate here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Checkmate-Novel-Gabriella-Saab/dp/0063205424/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EXCUKYVB7GDS&keywords=the+last+checkmate&qid=1646960333&sprefix=the+last+checkmat%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-last-checkmate-a-novel/9780063141933-item.html?ikwid=the+last+checkmate&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=ead528a5a9ec42c477f9b3c18ec94c4aAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Checkmate-Novel-Gabriella-Saab/dp/0063141930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14T23PAQ3L4BB&keywords=the+last+checkmate+by+gabriella+saab&qid=1646960373&sprefix=the+last+che%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-checkmate-gabriella-d-saab/1138684846?ean=9780063141933You can keep up to date with Gabriella here:Website: https://gabriellasaab.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellasaab_/Twitter: Gabriella Saab (@GabriellaSaab_) / TwitterWe hope you enjoyed this episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!See you in our next episode!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast.  On this episode we sit down with Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings and The Hidden.  Melanie graduated with distinction from the MA program in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University.  Her first novel, Little Darlings, has been optioned for film!We chatted all about Melanie's novel, The Hidden (no spoilers), her writing process, the magic of music and nostalgia, the importance of folklore and mythology, writing thrillers and so much more!You can find Melanie's first book, Little Darling anywhere books are sold.You can purchase The Hidden here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Novel-Melanie-Golding/dp/144345687X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1646405038&sr=8-4Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-hidden-a-novel/9781443456852-item.html?ikwid=the+hidden+golding&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=9926cf59f4d2152adc4a281087113ffaAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Novel-Melanie-Golding/dp/1443456853/ref=sr_1_3?crid=209RN9LUZJ2LG&keywords=the+hidden&qid=1646405101&sprefix=the+hidden%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hidden-melanie-golding/1138707439?ean=9781643852973You can keep up to date with Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegoldingauthor/We hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we had the privilege to sit down with Eloisa James, a pillar in the Romance Community, and someone we really look up to! Eloisa, also known as Mary Bly, is a New York Times Best Selling author of more than 30 books, and is a Shakespeare Scholar and Chair of the English Department of Fordham University.  We chat with Eloisa about the books that had the biggest impact on her throughout her life, social and courting practices in the 18th century, the importance of Romance both to readers and to the publishing industry, the importance of growing as an author, celebrity culture both now and historically and more!  You can find Wilde In Love here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Wilde-Love-Eloisa-James/dp/0062688227/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645801225&sr=8-1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Wilde-Love-Wildes-Lindow-Castle/dp/0062389475/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FXXVLFOP3RBI&keywords=wilde+in+love&qid=1645801333&sprefix=wilde+in+love%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1How To Be A Wallflower, the first book in the new The Would-Be Wallflowers series, releases on March 29, 2022 and can be pre-ordered here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Wallflower-Would-Be-Wallflowers/dp/0063139537/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SWT7EJT3I3NV&keywords=how+to+be+a+wallflower&qid=1645801257&sprefix=how+to+be+a+wallflower%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Wallflower-Would-Be-Wallflowers/dp/0063139537/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21AL0C094LEQN&keywords=how+to+be+a+wallflower&qid=1645801369&sprefix=how+to+be+a+wallflower%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1Find Eloisa's new serialized novel, The Seduction, on Amazon Kindle Vella here:https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09S8CXWNZ?fbclid=IwAR1aMO1Nz6ahJTUxPFul8xzgtRDC4o53DRw7_w4ywmXvdOpkQW9YzQ6z3oMYou can keep up to date with Eloisa here:Website: Eloisa James ~ New York Times Best Selling AuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eloisajamesbooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eloisajamesTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eloisajamesbooksWe hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On this episode we chat with author Alison Cochrun about her novel, The Charm Offensive.  We also chat about reality television, favorite romance novels, dream dates, mental health,  what Alison has coming next and more!The Charm Offensive can be purchased anywhere books are sold, and can also be found here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Charm-Offensive-Novel-Alison-Cochrun/dp/1982170719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B4JU8ZXC5UU1&keywords=the+charm+offensive&qid=1645193028&sprefix=the+charm+%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-charm-offensive-a-novel/9781982170714-item.html?ikwid=the+charm+offensive&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=63c14c94add4fe0e3006aae2a36aede5Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Charm-Offensive-Novel-Alison-Cochrun/dp/1982170719/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+charm+offensive&qid=1645193140&sprefix=the+charm+%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-charm-offensive-alison-cochrun/1138725906?ean=9781982170714Alison's next novel, Kiss Her Once For Me comes out November 1, 2022 and is available now for preorder! You can preorder wherever books are sold, and can also be found here:Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kiss-her-once-for-me/9781982191139-item.html?ikwid=kiss+her+once+for+me&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=946aa221361e6ae7aec79f727b27d3b9Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Her-Once-Me-Novel/dp/1982191139/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F71RZRBV53PH&keywords=kiss+her+once+for+me&qid=1645193163&sprefix=kiss+her+once+for+me%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kiss-her-once-for-me-alison-cochrun/1140976202?ean=9781982191139You can keep up to date with Alison here:Website: https://www.alisoncochrun.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisoncochrun/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlisonCochrunWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we chat with Denise Williams, author of How To Fail At Flirting and The Fastest Way To Fall.  We chat with Denise about writing her second novel, A Fastest Way To Fall, finding strength, body positivity, the importance of friendship, romance and the incredible impact that books can have on people.   You can find The Fastest Way To Fall anywhere books are sold or at the links below:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Fastest-Way-Fall-Denise-Williams/dp/0593101928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IE32YCWOJKI8&keywords=the+fastest+way+to+fall&qid=1644589218&sprefix=the+fastest+wa%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-fastest-way-to-fall/9780593101926-item.html?ikwid=the+fastest+way+to+fall&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=3ce1d9d5b104aa825666c41de42d43a5Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Fastest-Way-Fall-Denise-Williams/dp/0593101928/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644589260&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fastest-way-to-fall-denise-williams/1138741682?ean=9780593101926Denise has three new novellas releasing this year.  They are:The Love Connection (Airport Novellas #1) -  Audiobook available April 5, 2022 and ebook available May 17, 2022The Missed Connection (Airport Novellas #2) - Audiobook available May 3, 2022 and ebook available June 21, 2022The Sweetest Connection (Airport Novellas #3) -  Audiobook available June 7, 2022 and ebook available July 19, 2022Denise's next novel, Do You Take This Man, comes out this Fall.You can keep up to date with Denise here:Website: https://www.denisewilliamswrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicwillwrites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicwillwritesWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we kick off our Month of Love series by chatting with Ali Hazelwood, the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.  We talk with Ali about what it was like writing her first book, cats, pumpkin spice and her experience being a woman in STEM and Academia.  We also chat romance, favorite tropes and The Hating Game.  You do not want to miss it!Ali has three novellas releasing this year, as well as a new novel.  Preorder information is below.  We have included the audiobook links for the novellas below, but they can also be purchased anywhere you purchase ebooks)Under One Roof (available February 8, 2022 on audiobook, May 3, 2022 on ebook)Audible.com: https://www.audible.com/pd/Under-One-Roof-Audiobook/B09M7CGWT3?qid=1643986573&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=65TNJWPNRPDWNVW7AYGXStuck With You (available March 8, 2022 on audiobook, June 7, 2022 on ebook)Audible.com: https://www.audible.com/pd/Stuck-with-You-Audiobook/B09M7FNP2H?qid=1643986667&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=ZHW0Q5BGDS9TTFX5DWWMBelow Zero (available April 5, 2022 on audiobook, July 5, 2022 on ebook)Audible.com: https://www.audible.com/pd/Below-Zero-Audiobook/B09M7D9JCY?qid=1643986667&sr=1-3&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_3&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=ZHW0Q5BGDS9TTFX5DWWMAli's new novel, Love On The Brain, comes out August 23, 2022Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Brain-Ali-Hazelwood/dp/0593336844/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X2F3YR86ZQ3K&keywords=ali+hazelwood&qid=1643986987&sprefix=ali+hazelwood%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/love-on-the-brain/9780593336847-item.html?ikwid=love+on+the+brain&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=b23bc498727734d7ae76b675457b32e3You can keep up to date with Ali here:Website: https://alihazelwood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alihazelwood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eversoaliWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bent.biblios.podcast/ and let us know! We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we had the opportunity to chat with none other than Greer Macallister!  Greer has written historical fiction books such as The Arctic Fury, Woman 99, The Magician's Lie and more.  She is also making her epic fantasy debut this February as G. R. Macallister with the novel Scorpica!On this episode we chat with Greer about how she got started in writing, The Franklin Expedition, women in history, survival food and more!  You do not want to miss it! You can find The Arctic Fury here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Arctic-Fury-Novel-Greer-Macallister/dp/1728215692/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FW5HXLX3FJS0&keywords=the+arctic+fury&qid=1643381110&sprefix=the+arctic+fury%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-arctic-fury-a-novel/9781728215693-item.html?ikwid=the+arctic+fury&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=3f60301a825f8955be9305be2219bbd9Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Fury-Novel-Greer-Macallister/dp/1728215692/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13GS0HALXXXNS&keywords=the+arctic+fury&qid=1643381224&sprefix=the+arctic+fury%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-arctic-fury-greer-macallister/1135377298?ean=9781728215693Scorpica releases on February 22, 2022.  You can preorder Scorpica here:Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/scorpica/9781982167899-item.html?ikwid=scorpica&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=48fe9a039177f323779d86b2691d1ceeAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Scorpica-Five-Queendoms-G-R-Macallister/dp/1982167890/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N17ZNME5K0YE&keywords=scorpica&qid=1643381241&sprefix=scorpic%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scorpica-gr-macallister/1139747169?ean=9781982167899You can keep up to date with Greer here:website: http://www.greermacallister.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theladygreer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theladygreerWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode we chat with horror author Amy Lukavics.  With four published novels so far - The Women In The Walls, The Ravenous, The Nightingale and Daughters Unto Devils - we are so excited to be able to sit down with such a fun and important member of the horror community.We chat with Amy about why horror is important, where her love of horror began, Blockbuster, favorite horror novels and more!  You do not want to miss this!Daughters Unto Devils, as well as all of Amy's backlist, are available wherever books are sold.  Find Daughters Unto Devils here:amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Daughters-unto-Devils-chilling-debut/dp/0373211953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AI82KELE2JR9&keywords=daughters+unto+devils&qid=1642774009&sprefix=daughters+unto+devils%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1chapters/indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/daughters-unto-devils-a-chilling/9780373211951-item.html?ikwid=daughters+unto+devils&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=a4ce0fd3d0b38539d32816b3a8c74808amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-unto-Devils-chilling-Harlequin/dp/0373211953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SUP34PEQQYD1&keywords=daughters+unto+devils&qid=1642774063&sprefix=daughters+unto+devils%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1barnes and noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daughters-unto-devils-amy-lukavics/1121228825?ean=9780373211586Keep up to date with Amy here:website: http://www.amylukavics.com/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.lukavics/ twitter: https://twitter.com/amylukavicsWe hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know! We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  We are so excited to welcome back one of our favorite thriller authors, Darby Kane, to chat about her brand new novel The Replacement Wife!In this episode we chat about the novel, secrets and lies, favorite first lines in books and more.  We get candid about mental health and mental health representation in books, and have a great time!  You can find The Replacement Wife here:amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Replacement-Wife-Intl-Novel/dp/0063205416/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7UIAVCG53QSI&keywords=the+replacement+wife&qid=1641565810&sprefix=the+repla%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1chapters/indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-replacement-wife-intl-a/9780063205413-item.html?ikwid=the+replacement+wife&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=d75c21822486dd87ec1d55cb9c13eaebamazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Wife-Novel-Darby-Kane/dp/0063117800/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KUIHXT4II1KV&keywords=the+replacement+wife&qid=1641565858&sprefix=the+replacement+wife%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1barnes and noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-replacement-wife-darby-kane/1138980476?ean=9780063117808You can purchase Darby's first novel, Pretty Little Wife anywhere books are sold.You can keep up to date with Darby here:website: https://helenkaydimon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hkdimon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/helenkaydimonWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know! We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios podcast!  Today we chat with Mimi Matthews, a bestselling Historical Romance author.  Mimi's novels include The Parish Orphans of Devon series, A Holiday By Gaslight and more.  Mimi has also written various non-fiction web and print publications. We had so much fun chatting with Mimi about her Christmas novella, A Holiday By Gaslight,  historical fashion, modern technologies that we could (and could not!) live without, Christmas traditions and memories and more! A Holiday By Gaslight can be found anywhere books are sold.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Holiday-Gaslight-Victorian-Christmas-Novella/dp/0999036475/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1640357158&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-holiday-by-gaslight-a/9780999036471-item.html?ikwid=a+holiday+by+gaslight&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=b537bdee58cce00fd2d10baa7c297dc3 Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Gaslight-Victorian-Christmas-Novella/dp/0999036475/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UF4EEGZD6VNL&keywords=a+holiday+by+gaslight&qid=1640357283&sprefix=a+holiday+by+gaslight%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-holiday-by-gaslight-mimi-matthews/1129856588?ean=9780999036471The Sirens of Sussex is available for preorder now, releasing on January 11, 2022.Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Siren-Sussex-Mimi-Matthews/dp/0593337131/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1640357189&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-siren-of-sussex/9780593337134-item.html?ikwid=sirens+of+sussex&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=3c6c1b8a193ac9840710575c5589ba94Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Siren-Sussex-Belles-London/dp/0593337131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XLEC7PWX9JTS&keywords=siren+of+sussex&qid=1640357301&sprefix=sirens+of+sussex%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-siren-of-sussex-mimi-matthews/1139213785?ean=9780593337134You can keep up to date with Mimi here:Website: https://www.mimimatthews.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmimatthewsesq/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiMatthewsEsqWe hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  

On this episode of the Bent Biblios podcast, we chat with editor and author, Wendy Loggia.  With Wendy we discuss her novel, All I Want For Christmas, what it is like to be both an editor and an author, Secret Santas, book recommendations,  favorite Christmas memories, hosting tips and more!  This  is the ultimate Christmas episode!Books Mentioned:Tweens I Speak Boy by Jessica BrodyMine by Delilah S. DawsonWillowdeen (or anything) by Katherine ApplegateThe Queen Bee and Me (or anything) by Gillian McDunnSmall Spaces (or anything) by Katherine ArdenTeensSmall Favors by Erin A. CraigOne of Us is Lying (or anything) by Karen M. McManusLies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn AlvarezInheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn BarnesCamelot Rising Trilogy, Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein (or anything) by Kiersten WhiteYou can purchase All I Want For Christmas here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/All-Want-Christmas-Wendy-Loggia/dp/0593179838/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=all+i+want+for+christmas&qid=1639749783&sr=8-9Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/all-i-want-for-christmas/9780593179833-item.html?ikwid=all+i+want+for+christmas&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=c3c2995933a5518b81a14550bdb9a3a5Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-Christmas-Underlined-Paperbacks/dp/0593179838/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UGB5BGMO8973&keywords=all+i+want+for+christmas+book&qid=1639749839&sprefix=all+i+want+for+chr%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-i-want-for-christmas-wendy-loggia/1137428164?ean=9780593179833Keep up to date with Wendy here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorwendyloggia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendyloggiaWendy's Little Golden Book about Lucille Ball comes out in September 2022!We hope you enjoyed this episode.  If you did, please leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On today's episode of the Bent Biblio's Podcast we chat with cookbook author and food blogger Alison Walsh.  In 2014, Alison turned her love of books and cooking into the food blog Alison's Wonderland Recipes. She then went on to write A Literary Tea Party Cookbook and A Literary Holiday Cookbook. In this episode,  Alison gives us tips and tricks to use in the kitchen, how she chooses which books to develop recipes for, her three must have ingredients and more!Both of Alison's cookbooks, A Literary Holiday Cookbook and A Literary Tea Party, can be purchased anywhere books are sold.You can purchase The Literary Holiday Cookbook here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Literary-Holiday-Cookbook-Sherlock-Everywhere/dp/1510754962/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+literary+holiday+cookbook&qid=1639150313&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-literary-holiday-cookbook-festive/9781510754966-item.html?ikwid=a+literary+holiday+cookbook&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=acc56322208fdfa066e74503921c8836Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Holiday-Cookbook-Sherlock-Everywhere/dp/1510754962/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27HTCOZFU4CCA&keywords=a+literary+holiday+cookbook&qid=1639150366&sprefix=a+literary+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: A Literary Holiday Cookbook: Festive Meals for the Snow Queen, Gandalf, Sherlock, Scrooge, and Book Lovers Everywhere by Alison Walsh, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Alison's Wonderland Recipes Blog:http://wonderlandrecipes.com/You can keep up to date with Alison here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awrecipes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWRecipesPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/awrecipes/_created/We hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, leave a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On todays episode, the first in our Month of Christmas series, we chat with Ann Pearlman all about her novel, The Christmas Cookie Club!Ann has written a variety of books including, but not limited to, her memoir Infidelity, A Gift For My Sister, The Lottery, the Christmas Cookie Cookbook and Inside the Crips.   A full list of Ann's works can be found on her website, linked below.Don't forget to check out the companion cookbook, The Christmas Cookie Cookbook!Find The Christmas Cookie Club Here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Christmas-Cookie-Club-Novel/dp/1439159416/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1638548651&sr=8-2Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-christmas-cookie-club-a/9781439159415-item.html?ikwid=the+christmas+cookie+club&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=3c4a60f3540acdcfb8de7ddd32fa7048Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Cookie-Club-Novel/dp/1439158843/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1638548702&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-cookie-club-ann-pearlman/1100366880?ean=9781439159415Keep up to date with Ann here:website: http://www.annpearlman.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnPearlmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annpearlman/We hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.bibios.podcast and let us know.  We put up new episodes every Friday!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast we chat with bestselling author Gill Paul.  We talk about her new novel, The Collector's Daughter, ancient Egypt, Highclere Castle, the importance of sharing the stories of women in history, historical fashion and more!  You do not want to miss this episode.Gill's book, The Collector's Daughter, can be purchased anywhere books are sold, along with all of her past titles.  Her new novel, The Manhattan Girls, comes out August 16, 2022, and is available for pre-order now!  Links below!Order The Collector's DaughterAmazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Collectors-Daughter-Novel-Discovery-Tutankhamuns/dp/0063079860/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CURCO51OI6AJ&keywords=the+collectors+daughter&qid=1637932738&sprefix=the+coll%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-collectors-daughter-a-novel/9780063079861-item.html?ikwid=the+collectors+daughter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=592e934b8f47a58857ff822c7306b631Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Collectors-Daughter-unforgettable-discoveries-unforgiveable/dp/0008453470/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1637932871&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-collectors-daughter-gill-paul/1138469679?ean=9780063079861Pre-Order The Manhattan GirlsAmazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Manhattan-Girls-Dorothy-Parker-Friends-ebook/dp/B09LYSZHG8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+manhattan+girls&qid=1637932759&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-manhattan-girls-a-novel/9780063161757-item.html?ikwid=the+manhattan+girls&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=8f67f45a6b2b2e848527b6db3485415aAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Girls-Dorothy-Parker-Friends/dp/0063161753/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1637932910&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-manhattan-girls-gill-paul/1140548577?ean=9780063161757Keep up to date with Gill here:website: http://gillpaul.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gillpaulauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gill.paul1/We hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast we chat with author Dayna Lorentz all about her novel, Of A Feather, cupcakes, falconry, bird conservation and more.  You can find Of A Feather and Dayna's other novels anywhere books are sold.  We have included some links here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=of+a+feather&ref=nb_sb_noss_2Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Dayna-Lorentz/dp/0358283531/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=of+a+feather&qid=1637329995&sr=8-1Chapters Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/of-a-feather/9780358283539-item.html?ikwid=of+a+feather&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=4#algoliaQueryId=a9d862cb0b9436fc1a4b22dca6b74e39Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-a-feather-dayna-lorentz/1135053873?ean=9780358283539You can preorder Dayna's new book, coming out on January 18  2022, called Wayward Creatures now!You can keep up with Dayna here:Website: https://daynalorentz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynalorentzbooks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daynalorentz?lang=enWe hope you enjoyed this episode!  If you did, please let us know by leaving a review or by visiting us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On today's episode we chat with Aimee, a cat mom, book lover and YouTuber!  We had so much fun talking about book recommendations, Love Victor, Twilight, wine and book pairings and more!You can watch Aimee's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ADupepeYou can follow Aimee on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aimeelou_d/Rose (Wine) Flavored Gummy Bears: https://www.sugarfina.com/rose-all-day-bearsWe hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On today's episode, we chat with author Hazel Gaynor all about her book The Cottingley Secret, being plugged in, family history and more! Keep up to date with Hazel here:Website: https://www.hazelgaynor.com/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelgaynor/Purchase The Cottingley Secret here:Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Cottingley-Secret-Novel-Hazel-Gaynor/dp/006249984X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=294H6MF0KSS7F&keywords=the+cottingley+secret&qid=1636118922&sprefix=the+cotting%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1 Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Cottingley-Secret-Novel-Hazel-Gaynor/dp/006249984X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TOXSV5B96DU3&keywords=the+cottingley+secret&qid=1636118966&sprefix=the+cottingl%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cottingley-secret-hazel-gaynor/1124807481?ean=9780062499844All of Hazels books can be found on her website, and can be purchased anywhere books are sold.We hope you enjoyed this episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast we chat with talented author and illustrator Emma Steinkellner!  Emma was so kind, and we had so much fun creating this episode!  We talk all about The Okay Witch, The Okay Witch and the Hungry Shadow, Nanowrimo, childhood memories and more.  We hope you enjoy!Books mentioned in todays episode:Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangAnya's Ghost by Vera BrosgolTwins by Varian Johnson and Shannon WrightThe Black Mage by Daniel BarnesEmma's Books:The Okay WitchAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Okay-Witch-Emma-Steinkellner/dp/1534431454/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=okay+witch&qid=1635514252&sr=8-1Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Okay-Witch-Emma-Steinkellner/dp/1534431454/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FCS0NV7D9AKV&dchild=1&keywords=the+okay+witch&qid=1635514157&sprefix=the+ok%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-okay-witch-emma-steinkellner/1130508226?ean=9781534431454Chapters Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-okay-witch/9781534431454-item.html?ikwid=okay+witch&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1#algoliaQueryId=a7b3db8ae0785309aa4977d24819f6ecThe Okay Witch and the Hungry ShadowAmazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Okay-Witch-Hungry-Shadow/dp/1534431489/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/142-6145981-8714837?pd_rd_w=trsqU&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=EH506MA2R6FCMFHZJ4TH&pd_rd_r=08757706-2821-41cc-83c4-ae4a707b2aff&pd_rd_wg=HtpBI&pd_rd_i=1534431489&psc=1Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08LDVRXVT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-okay-witch-and-the-hungry-shadow-emma-steinkellner/1138015352?ean=9781534431485Chapters Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-okay-witch-and-the/9781534431485-item.html?ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=2b10fb27056c32e5b6abd92d24f3dd44Keep up to date with Emma here:Website: http://www.emmasteinkellner.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/emsteinkellnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emsteinkellner/If you liked today's episode, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast!  On this episode, we will be discussing Nightbooks by J.A. White and the new Netflix adaptation.  Did we like the book?  The film?  Tune in to find out!If you liked this episode, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios podcast, we are discussing Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein.  We talk about how we really feel about Victor, who the Monster really was and head transplants?!  We hope you enjoy!If you liked this episode, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On today's episode we will be discussing Neil Gaiman's novel, The Graveyard Book.  There are spoilers in this episode! What are your favorite Neil Gaiman books?  We would love to know!If you liked today's episode, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!We release new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On today's episode, we discuss one of our favorite novels, Coraline by Neil Gaiman, and the film adaptation.  Did we like one? Both? Tune in to find out!If you liked today's episode, please leave us a review, or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us now!We put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!  

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast we are chatting with author Samara Parish all about her debut novel, How To Survive A Scandal, the first book in the new Rebels With a Cause series.  We had a lot of fun digging into the novel, Samara's writing process, the romance genre and why it is important and even a sneak peak at the next installment of this series!How To Survive A Scandal can be purchased wherever books are sold, but please find some links below:Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Scandal-Rebels-Cause/dp/153870448X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=how+to+survive+a+scandal&qid=1631283963&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-survive-a-scandal-samara-parish/1137602682?ean=9781538704486Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Survive-Scandal-Samara-Parish/dp/153870448X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13T1SSRB3RRN8&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+survive+a+scandal&qid=1631284079&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/how-to-survive-a-scandal/9781538704486-item.html?ikwid=hot+to+survive+a+scandal&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=71dce248eaa1f11a61503db0234170e0Also, be sure to visit Samara's website and sign up for her newsletter at:https://samaraparish.com/You can also find Samara on Instagram at @samaraparishWe hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If you did, please let us know either by leaving us a review, or by visiting us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast.  We post new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

Welcome to the Bent Biblios Podcast! On today's episode, we chat with author and illustrator Pam Smy all about her novel Thornhill, the importance of illustration in storytelling and her upcoming book, The Hideaway.Thornhill can be purchased anywhere books are sold, and you can preorder your copy of The Hideaway, coming out October 5, 2021.  Links can be found for each below!ThornhillChapters Indigo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/thornhill/9782812615283-item.html?ikwid=pam+smy&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=984be76b189a1b15602b95b5f3c5500fAmazon Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Thornhill-Pam-Smy/dp/162672654X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630667925&sr=8-1 Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Thornhill-Pam-Smy/dp/162672654X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pam+smy&qid=1630667976&sr=8-2Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thornhill-Pam-Smy/dp/1910200611/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pam+smy&qid=1630668017&sr=8-2The HideawayChapters Indigo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-hideaway/9781843654797-item.html?ikwid=pam+smy&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=3#algoliaQueryId=984be76b189a1b15602b95b5f3c5500fAmazon Canada https://www.amazon.ca/Hideaway-Pam-Smy/dp/1843654792/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pam+smy&qid=1630667955&sr=8-2Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Hideaway-Pam-Smy/dp/1843654792/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pam+smy&qid=1630667994&sr=8-1Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hideaway-Pam-Smy/dp/1843654792/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pam+smy&qid=1630668038&sr=8-1 Make sure you follow Pam on her Instagram at @pamsmyillustrator and on her website at http://www.pamsmy.com to keep up to date on her current and upcoming projects and to check out her stunning artwork.We hope you enjoyed today's episode.  If you did, please let us know by leaving us a review or by visiting us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  we post new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast we are discussing all things Fall!  Our favorite books, movies, shows, recipes as well as what is on our Fall bucket lists and how we practice Hygge!  If you love Autumn, you won't want to miss this episode!Pumpkin Cookbook Mentioned: The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook by Maggie Michalczyk https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Big-Pumpkin-Cookbook-Pancakes/dp/1510759190/ref=asc_df_1510759190/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335203060004&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15018073778165878974&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001073&hvtargid=pla-933256352570&psc=1Recipes Mentioned:Spinach and Potato Quiche: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/sausage-spinach-and-potato-tart-2394023Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread: https://www.averiecooks.com/cream-cheese-filled-pumpkin-bread/Ginger Molasses Cookies: https://thebusybaker.ca/ginger-molasses-cookies-better-than/Buttercup Squash: https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/roasted-buttercup-squash/We hope you enjoyed today's episode!  If you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know!  We release new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

In this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast, we revisit some of our favourite books from childhood!  We talk about our reading memories from that time, books and series that were popular back then, and whether or not our favourites held up to the test of time! If you enjoyed this episode and would like another Childhood Favourites Revisited episode, be sure to let us know.  You can leave us a review or head over to Instagram and let us know there! We can be found at @bent.biblios.podcastWe put up new episodes every Friday.  See you then!

On todays episode, we discuss the novel A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and compare it to the film adaptation.  We do discuss some spoilers, so keep that in mind!   A Monster Calls is a book about a boy named Conor who is dealing with the fact that his mother has a terminal illness, and the uncertainty, fear, loss and loneliness that goes along with that.  A heartbreaking, haunting and beautiful story that will stay with you long after you read it.   A Monster Calls can be purchases wherever books are sold. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, please leave us a review, or head over to Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast and tell us whether you preferred the book or movie.   We post new episodes every Friday.  See you next week!

On this episode of the Bent Biblios Podcast, we chat with author Lynne Kelly about her novel, Song For A Whale, why the story of the Blue 52 Whale resonates with so many people and how no matter what age you are, you can always come back to yourself.  We had so much fun with this episode. We hope you enjoy!You can find Lynne Kelly at the following links:Website:  http://lynnekellybooks.com/wordpress/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnekkelly/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynneKellyYou can purchase a copy of Song For A Whale anywhere books are sold, and we have also added some links below.Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Song-Whale-Lynne-Kelly/dp/1524770264/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=song+for+a+whale&qid=1628176238&sr=8-1Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/song-for-a-whale/9781524770266-item.html?ikwid=song+for+a+whale&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=6b90e2b9a806f8003ea3dd0778e32b57Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Song-Whale-Lynne-Kelly/dp/1524770264/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XY2P2YXM84QM&dchild=1&keywords=song+for+a+whale&qid=1628176293&s=books&sprefix=song+for+a+wh%2Caps%2C171&sr=1-1Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/song-for-a-whale-lynne-kelly/1128931245?ean=9781524770266We hope you enjoyed todays episode.  If  you did, please leave us a review or visit us on Instagram @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know.  We upload  new episodes every Friday.  See you next week!

On today's episode we talk with none other than Gilly MacMillan.  Gilly is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Nanny, The Perfect Girl and To Tell You The Truth.  In this episode, we will be discussing her novel, The Nanny, what book she would take with her on a deserted island and what writing a thriller is like for her.   Check out Gilly's past works and keep up to date on forthcoming projects by visiting her website at: https://www.gillymacmillan.com/  Follow Gilly on Instagram: @gillymacmillan The Nanny can be purchased wherever books are sold.  However, we have provided some links below: Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Nanny-Can-trust-your-child/dp/1787462323/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1627503000&sr=8-12 Chapters/Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-nanny-a-novel/9780063073661-item.html?ikwid=the+nanny&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=b9efd44742f9234fec6a3d9c10ac9dd3 Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Nanny-Novel-Gilly-Macmillan/dp/0062875566/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+nanny&qid=1627503072&sr=8-3 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nanny-gilly-macmillan/1129095643?ean=9780062875563 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nanny-Can-trust-your-child/dp/1787462323/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1627503103&sr=8-2  If you liked today's episode, don't forge to share, leave a review, or let us know on Instagram at @bent.biblios.podcast

On today's episode we talk with Jaima Fixsen and Regina Sirois, also known as Audrey Blake.  Together they wrote the incredible historical fiction novel The Girl In His Shadow.  We chat about the inspiration for the book, writing a book together and the intriguing and addictive world of early medicine.  Taking place in the mid 1800's, The Girl In His Shadow tells the story of Nora, an orphan that has been taken in by an eccentric doctor.  Wanting to practice medicine against the conventions of the time, Nora must learn some hard lessons and make some tough decisions.  We highly recommend this fantastic book, which we both rated five stars!You can find Audrey Blake on their website at: Home (audreyblakebooks.com)And on Instagram: @audreyblakebooks  You can Purchase The Girl In His Shadow here:Amazon.com The Girl in His Shadow: A Novel: Blake, Audrey: 9781728228723: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.ca The Girl in His Shadow: A Novel: Blake, Audrey: 9781728228723: Books - Amazon.caBarnes and Noble The Girl in His Shadow: A Novel by Audrey Blake, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Chapters Indigo  The Girl In His Shadow: A Novel, Book by Audrey Blake (Paperback) | www.chapters.indigo.ca Make sure to check us out on Instagram @bent.biblios.podcast and let us know what you thought of today's episode – and leave us a review if you like what you hear!   New episodes every Friday.

On today's episode, we talk to Keisha from the YouTube Channel A Book Like You. Keisha is a Children's Librarian at her local library, has a Bookstagram account, and a BookTube channel filled with amazing videos, recommendations, unhauls, book tags and more. Today, we talk about Keisha's favorite books, why middle grade reads are so important (and not just for kids!), why libraries are so crucial and more!You can find Keisha on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abooklikeyou/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ak5QjSjNQdRYL3xX3adnwGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88038187-keisha-a-book-like-youWe hope that you enjoyed todays episode. Please let us know what you think, leave a review and check us out on Instagram @bent.biblios.podcast

On today's episode, we talk to Darby Kane, author of the hit thriller Pretty Little Wife. Darby Kane is a pseudonym for HelenKay Dimon, an award winning author of over 40 Romantic Suspense, Contemporary and Erotic Romance books and novellas. HelenKay also worked on Capitol Hill as a lawyer and partner in a law firm representing some very interesting people. We talk all about Pretty Little Wife (spoiler free), the process of writing a thriller, why we love True Crime and more! Pretty Little Wife is available wherever books are sold, The Replacement Wife is available for preorder and comes out December 28 of this year, and a full listing of HelenKay's romance title can be found on her website at www.helenkaydimon.com.Order Pretty Little Wife wherever books are sold, or here:Amazon.com Amazon.com: Pretty Little Wife: A Novel (9780063016408): Kane, Darby: BooksAmazon.ca Pretty Little Wife: Amazon.ca: Kane, Darby: BooksBarnes and Noble Pretty Little Wife: A Novel by Darby Kane, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Chapters Indigo Pretty Little Wife: A Novel, Book by Darby Kane (Paperback) | www.chapters.indigo.caPre-Order The Replacement Wife wherever books are sold, or here:Amazon.com Amazon.com: The Replacement Wife: A Novel (9780063117808): Kane, Darby: BooksAmazon.ca The Replacement Wife: A Novel: Amazon.ca: Kane, Darby: BooksBarnes and Noble The Replacement Wife: A Novel by Darby Kane, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)Chapters Indigo The Replacement Wife: A Novel, Book by Darby Kane (Paperback) | www.chapters.indigo.ca