Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen

This episode has been cursed from the get go! Made the recording happen, the audio was terrible for some unknown reason and then Jen edited it but never published it before leaving for Mexico.  So, without further ado, here it is published from Mexico  - we tried hahaha.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

As we huddle in our makeshift blanket fort, Caroline fills in for Shanna.  It's been a long time since we've done a deep dive episode and we are glad that we chose  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to bring them back with! Find Caro on Instagram @booknerder.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

This week Jen and Shanna hash out their feelings of disappointment and betrayal together, as well as discuss all of the reading they've been doing so far this year. Books mentioned in this episode:Starling House by Alix E. HarrowBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertNetwork Effect by Martha WellsThe Anomaly by Herve Le TellierWe did a whole episode about The Anomaly!  Listen to it here!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca MakkaiGood Inside by Dr. Becky KennedyA Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F KenneyHere is the 13 Moons Reading Challenge! -https://readnburied.tumblr.com/post/734943583626526720/13-moons-reading-challenge-2024-announcementLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

The following episode description was written by AI.  Verdict?  Not bad lol.Ever found yourself chuckling over a quirky tale of octopus affection, or feeling a kinship with a certain lovable Murderbot? Welcome to our three-year anniversary bash of 'In Her Good Books', where this episode is brimming with reflections and recommendations that span the literary spectrum. Our walk down memory lane isn't just about nostalgia—it's a celebration of last year's reading escapades, the highs and lows of our literary conquests, and the setting of fresh, realistic reading aspirations for the year ahead. They say variety is the spice of life, and our bookish buffet ranges from Terry Pratchett's fantastical 'Going Postal' to the haunting queer insights in 'It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror'.Curl up and join our candid conversation as we discuss those reads that left us spellbound and others that... well, let's just say they fell short of our book club's expectations. Whether it's expressing our strong opinions on a disappointing Nutcracker retelling or sharing our quest for 'big reading' with esteemed classics, our discussion is as diverse as our bookshelves. We tackle the art of purposeful reading and the charm of revisiting the novels we adore, reveling in the chance to explore these stories with newfound depth and appreciation.And as we head into the new year with books stacked high and reading challenges gleaming on the horizon, we invite you to debate and discover right alongside us. From our musings on Stephen King's "Holly" to our lively critiques of 'The Spirits Up', we're dishing out all the insights you need for your next literary adventure. Don't miss out on our excursion into book club drama, our plans for a revitalizing kid-free vacation to Mexico, and the anticipation of good things yet to come. Pull up a chair, because this episode is your ticket to a community where every page turned is a celebration of the stories that bind us.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca MakkaiThe Handyman Method by Nick Cutter and Andrew SullivanNone of This is True by Lisa JewellWhat Wild Women Do by Karma BrownHerc by Phoenicia RogersonWuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (I listened to this one on Audible because it was the only audio version that I could find that I thought was good)Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

It's our 100th Episode! We've read hundreds of books, had two babies and whole lot of other stuff! Books mentioned in this episode:Holly by Stephen KingThis Wicked Fate by Kalynn BayronA House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh MalermanMaeve Fly by CJ LeedeRun Towards the Danger by Sarah PolleyLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books Mentioned in This EpisodeJust Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllisterThe Lost Book Shop by Evie WoodsFriends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew PerryGoing Postal by Terry PratchettTerry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes by Rob WilkinsLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonBright Young Women by Jessica KnollArtificial Condition by Martha WellsIt Came From the Closet by Joe ValleseRogue Protocol by Martha WellsLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Those Girls by Chevy StevensMaeve Fly by CJ LeedeThe Angel Maker by Alex NorthSleeping Giants by Sylvain NeuvelCounting the Cost by Jill DuggarWhalefall by Daniel KrausYou're Gonna Die A lone and Other Excellent News by Devrie Brynn DonalsonThe Papaya Podcast episode with Devrie about friends who ghostAI Description.  Enjoy.Ever wondered how to picture a character with a made-up name in your head? Join us as we tackle this challenge and more in this episode filled with book recommendations, reviews and personal tales. We delve into the intense and emotional narrative of 'Those Girls' by Chevy Stevens, closely followed by the chilling 'Maeve Fly' by CJ Leed, which despite its violent content takes you on an emotional roller coaster. As we explore these gripping stories, we share our thoughts on their themes and writing styles.We then turn our focus to the Duggar family, as we discuss their reality show '19 Kids and Counting,' and Jill Duggar's memoir 'Counting the Cost.' We unravel the truth behind the family's belief system and Jill's brave decision to forge a different path. Balancing things out, we also dive into the 'Themis Files' trilogy, sharing our insights about the books' unique narrative style. Shifting gears, we express our views on 'Whalefall' by Daniel Crouse, appreciating its quality of writing but discussing our difficulty in connecting with the story due to its focus on the protagonist's emotional journey.Finally, we reveal our Halloween preparations, discussing spooky treats and story time events for our book club. We also unveil our plans for an Etsy shop, built on my newfound love for crocheting. Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms to stay updated on our latest crafts. Join us for this thrilling episode filled with captivating discussions, personal anecdotes, and exciting plans.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Looking Glass Sound by Catriona WardBroken Monsters by Lauren Beukes All Systems Red by Martha WellsHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

 Thanks again to Caroline for filling in yet again!  Check out her Bookstagram @booknerder and give her a follow while you're at it!Books mentioned in this episode:The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv ConstantineDead Water by C.A. FletcherThe Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery With Love, from Cold World by Alicia ThompsonThe Writing Retreat by Julia BartzZero Days by Ruth WareLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Okay, we were only podcast separated for a month but it felt like an eternity.  We were very excited to put a microphone between us.Books Mentioned in This Episode:Mermaids by Patty DannZero Days by Ruth WareThe Wife Upstairs by Frieda McFaddenHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixWishful Drinking by Carrie FisherA Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J MaasLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Last Word by Taylor AdamsThe Apothocary's Garden by Jeanette LynesThe Bandit Queens by Parini ShroffCamp Zero by Michelle Min SterlingThe Inmate by Frieda McFaddenThe London Seance Society by Sarah PennerReminders of Him by Colleen Hooversilentbook.clubLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Jen's in Mexico so we've got our biggest fan, Caroline, to fill in for her! And she's wonderful.  Books mentioned in this episode:The Adult by Bronwyn FischerAlone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Wishful Drinking by Carrie FisherIn the Lives of Puppets by TJ KluneTender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica The Whispers by Ashley AudrainA House with Good Bones by T KingfisherGibberish by Young VoLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Night Film by Marisha PesslDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Girl From the Well by Rin Chupeco www.marishapessl.comLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books Mentioned in this Episode:Night Film by Marisha PesslReally Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyJust the Nicest Couple by Mary KubicaLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in today's episode:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedInsomnia by Sarah Pinborough  To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky ChambersWrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersGirl, Forgotten by Karin SlaughterHappy Place by Emily HenryStone Blind by Natalie HaynesLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books mentioned in this episode:Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures by Vincent Lam Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham JonesRolling in the Deep by Mira GrantInto the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedWild by Cheryl StrayedDear Sugars PodcastSugar Calling PodcastLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Books talked about in this episode:Daphne by Josh MalermanWeyward by Emilia HartThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesBehind Her Eyes by Sarah PinboroughMad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan  Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

April is National Poetry Month, so we sat down with our good friend Jennelle Karmin and talked about her new poetry book called She is Hope Personified illustrated by Jolene Mackie.Books talked about in this episode:Good Neighbours by Sarah LanganThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoAtomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum Really Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyFind Jennelle @jennellekarminwrites_and find her book at www.karmycbazaar.com While you're at it, check out Jolene Mackie too @jolene.mackie.artLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Welcome to the first episode of In Her Good Books (formerly Best Book Club).We are a little rusty, not gonna lie, but we are just glad to be making episodes again!Books Mentioned in this Episode:They by Kay DickThe Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca MaraisLegends of the Dragonrealm:  Firedrake by Richard A. KnaakAlmost Human by Junji ItoMotherthing by Ainslie HogarthTell Me I'm Worthless by Alison RumfittThe Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. JacksonLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Tune in to see where we've been and what's coming up next!!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Better late than never!  Sorry this is so late but between 60 hour work weeks and sick kids, we had a hard time getting this one out this week!We read Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid for book club!  It is her brand new book and we were disappointed.  You heard us. If you are interested in reading this book for your own book club, click here to get a copy of our free book club kit which contains all of our discussion questions.  Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Shanna was away again this week so Dawn from The Novel Universe Podcast joined Jen to talk about The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.  Unfortunately, we both gave this book only two stars!  Tune in to find out why!This audiobook can be found exclusively on Libro.fm - click here to get your copyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Shanna couldn't make the recording so we brought THE Caroline on as a guest! Books mentioned in this episode:The Lovely Bones by Alice SeboldSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerWild by Cheryl StrayedTiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedThe Glass Castle by Jeanette WallsThe Guncle by Steven RowleyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Welcome to What We're Reading and Other Stuff!  This week, though we didn't get a ton of reading done, we sure had a lot to talk about!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Fix Her Up by Tessa BaileyThe Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryA Murder is Announced by Agatha ChristieFinlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle CosimanoBREAKING NEWS!  Emily Henry has a new book coming out in April 2023!  it's called "Happy Place" and we will be reading it immediately when it comes out.If you want to join a book group that never talks about Colleen Hoover it is called Bookworms Who Don't Like Coho.We are reading Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid for book club so pick up a copy and read along with us!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we book clubbed Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid!  If you are planning on reading this one for your own book club click here to download our free book club kit!We read this book to prepare for our September book club!  We are reading the brand new book by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Carrie Soto is Back! So pick up a copy to read along with us. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Jen is on vacation and recording from the Gulf Islands so we had some internet lag and Shanna didn't read anything because...summer!  But Jen managed to read a few books so don't even worry about it. If you are joining us for book club, the discussion for Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is happening over on Instagram right now starting today and will be lasting all week, so head over there to our stories to join in! Books Mentioned in this Episode:My Policeman by Bethan RobertsTake My Hand by Dolen Perkins-ValdezFinlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle CosimanoThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinGods of Green Mountain by V.C. AndrewsPeril at End House by Agatha ChristieLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Hey guys! It is time for us to take a summer break, so what wbetter time than the "extra" week of August! Enjoy our rerelease of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This was the third episode we ever recorded, so it is a blast from the past! We will be back next week with a new episode of What We are Reading and Other Stuff! If you are participating in book club this month we are reading "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The discussion starts over on Instagram and Facebook on August 24th!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week, we are talking about Beach Read by Emily Henry!Next week, we are taking a vacation!  So, we are going to rerelease one of our oldies, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller!  This is our most favorite book, our most downloaded episode and also, the third episode we did!  So tune in to hear about a great book and to see what we sounded like in the beginning.The audio books for both of these books were really great!  If you are interested in buying  them on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying them through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast! Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Welcome to this week's episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff!Books Mentioned in This Episode:A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers Unmissing by Minka Kent Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin Chasing Fireflies by Charles MartinFalse Witness by Karin SlaughterThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerWe are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us.  The discussion is going to start on August 24th so head over to Instagram or Facebook and give us a follow so you don't miss it!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying them through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Welcome to Book Club! This month we read Book Lovers by Emily Henry and absolutely loved it! If you are interested in reading Book Lovers for your own book club, click here to download our free book club kit which includes all of our discussion questions! For August we are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid so pick up a copy and read along with us!!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we've got a lot of other stuff, but we did manage to get some books read despite all of our summer fun.  Books mentioned in this episode:Mindhunter by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood The Hacienda by Isabel CanasThe Troop by Nick Cutter Before My Time PodcastWe Didn't Start the Fire PodcastLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we are discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and we've got a bit of a split room on this one!  We are reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry for book club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us!  Click here to find instructions on how to join on our website!Also, today is Shanna's birthday so send her some birthday love!  Too bad we are talking about a book she hated today haha. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we've been reading and also share an exciting announcement! For some reason we have just been having so much technical difficulties and we don't know why! So, sorry the audio is a bit weird in this one.  Hopefully we can pinpoint the problem and be good to go for next week! Books mentioned in this episode:Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak Elektra by Jennifer Saint Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie Link to Emily Stone Interview!!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm. - Sign Up Today! Use the code CHOOSEINDIE at checkout to get your first book for free! best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Welcome to book club! This month we read the brand new book, Siren Queen by Nghi Vo! If you want to read Siren Queen for your own book club you can download our free book club kit here which includes all of our discussion questions. For July we are reading the new book from Emily Henry called Book Lovers! So pick up a copy and read along with us. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Welcome to this week's episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff, where we tell you what we've been reading and also...any other stuff we have going on!Books mentioned in this episode:Athena's Child by Hannah LynnSpartan's Sorrow by Hannah LynnQueens of Themiscyra by Hannah Lynn Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Husband's Secret by Lianne Moriarty My Sweet Audrina by V.C. AndrewsThe Hours by Michael CunninghamHeartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice OsemanIf you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!We read Siren Queen by Nghi Vo for book club and have a discussion going on in our Instagram stories/highlights, so head over there to get in on the discussion and to let us know what you thought of the book!  Or you can just send us an email with your thoughts or any questions or comments you have about the show! Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

In this bonus episode we are talking about the cult classic, Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews!  Jen loves this book, Shanna's never read it so tune in for Jen's description and Shanna's reaction. If you are interested in purchasing Flowers in the Attic on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we are talking all about the very well loved book,  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles!  We both listened to The Lincoln Highway on audio and it was really really well done.  We highly recommend!  If you are interested in purchasing it or any of the books we talk about and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we are reading all Grady Hendrix all the time! Books mentioned in the episode:Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixMy Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix Bad Asstronauts by Grady HendrixThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixThe Elementals by Michael McDowellTBR - Bookshelf AppJune is Pride month and to celebrate our LGBTQ authors we are reading Siren Queen by Nghi Vo for Book Club!  Get reading because the discussion is going to start on June 22!We recommend reading Grady Hendrix books as a physical book if you can but, we know that life doesn't always work that way! If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying them through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

 For the month of May, we read The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for  Book Club! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook, we absolutely loved this book and hoped you did to!We had all kinds of technical difficulties in this episode so we apologize that the audio is a bit off!  If you want to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website to download your free book club kit!Stayed tuned over on our social media for the announcement of what we will be reading for June! It is PRIDE month and we are looking to read a PROUD book so if you have any recommendations for books written by LGBTQ authors, we want to hear about them! Come talk to us on our socials or send us an email!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other StuffJen Read:The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixAll the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn GreenwoodThe Ruin by Dervla McTeirnenPaperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix Shanna read:The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Wish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultCheck out our lovely friend Jennelle's poetry page as well as Shayne Koyczan if you need your cold cold frozen heart thawed as well!Our book club discussion for The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers is starting today over on Instagram and Facebook!  If you are joining us for book club, head over there to join in on the conversation!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we are talking about the new book from Catriona Ward, Sundial! If you missed it, we are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet  by Becky Chambers for book club so pick up a copy, read along with us, and get ready to join the discussion on Instagram and Facebook starting on May 18!We are affiliated with  Libro.fm  and if you use any of our links to sign up for a membership or buy a book, you are not only supporting your local independent bookstore but also this podcast! Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what Shanna's reading and what Jen's DNFd.  Update on The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! - Jen's finished it since the recording and she did really like it despite not being 100% sure in the recording.   Anyone who loves historical fiction is going to love this book!We are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us!  Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Blinds by Adam SternberghThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesFive Little Pigs by Agatha Christie My Absolute Darling by Gabriel TallentThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson How High We Go In The Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu We are affiliated with Libro.fm. If you purchase on any of the books we've shared through the links above, your dollars help support your local bookstores as well as this podcast!best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

It's time for book club! This month we read The Lighthouse Witches by CJ  Cooke and, wow, there was a lot to say about this book. Thanks to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook! If you  still want to get in on the discussion, it's never too late! Everything is saved in the highlights on our Instagram page so you can head over there to weigh in on any of the books we book club!  If you're interested in reading this one for your own book club, head over to our website to download the free book club kit which includes all our discussion questions.  We are letting you all decide which book we do for May! The choice is between The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers or Sundial by Catriona Ward.  So send us an email to let us know which one you want to book club or head over to Instagram where we've posted a poll in our stories! Special shout out to a few loyal book clubbers  @deereadsfordays and @bookwormandcoffee over on Instagram.  Thanks so much for joining us so many times.  We love seeing your names pop up in our messages and we always look forward to finding out what you thought of the books! We invite everyone to head over and check out their Bookstagrams!best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading and what we've stopped reading.Book Club is happening over on Instagram and Facebook starting today! We read The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke and we want to know what you thought of it! So, head over there and let us know or drop us an email! Books Mentioned in This Episode:Third Girl by Agatha Christie Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Rendevous with Rama by Arthur C ClarkeHis and Hers by Alice Feeney My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Whisper Down The Lane by Clay McLeod ChapmanBuild Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejide best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we are talking about Emily St John Mandel's new book Sea of Tranquility! This book just came out on April 5th and you are going to wanna grab a copy because it was excellent.We are reading The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke fir book club this month so if you are interested in joining in on that discussion, head over to our Instagram or Facebook! The discussion is happening in our stories and in the highlights on our Insta main page.  best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we both read something new to us by TJ Klune and we were quite surprised to say the least. Warning: This episode contains some adult words We are reading The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke for book club this month, so pick up a copy and read along with us!! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lightening Struck Heart by TJ KluneSylvanas by Christie GoldenHorrorstör by Grady HendrixA Night to Remember by Walter Lord best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week for Book Club, we are discussing The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the discussion on Instagram and Facebook! If you missed it, don't worry! You can head over to Instagram and let us know your answers to any of the questions any time you want. You can find them saved in the book club highlights on our profile page! And if you are reading The Sentence for your own book club, you can find our book club kit here!  We are reading The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cook for our April book club so pick up a copy and read along with us! best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram