Biblio Happy Hour

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Martha Waters about her latest novel TO LOVE AND TO LOATHE.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Spring Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021srl        Books to keep on your radar:   GOOD COMPANY by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a novel that explores the enduring bonds of family, marriage, friendship, and motherhood.  With deliciously flawed characters, it tells a big-hearted story of the lifelong relationships that both wound and heal us, and all the things that get in the way of both friendships and families.     FOOTNOTES by Caseen Gaines tells the story of how Sissle and Blake, along with comedians Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, overcame poverty, racism, and violence to harness the energy of the Harlem Renaissance and produce a Broadway hit that launched the careers of many of the twentieth century's most beloved Black performers. While also breaking down barriers between Black and White communities at a crucial point in our history.   ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Denny S. Bryce about her debut novel WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Spring Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021srl        Books to keep on your radar:   RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff is a coming-of-age novel about two young boys fleeing into the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the wake of a crime they think they’ve committed.  It's a timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure.  With vivid descriptions of both the Northwoods setting and the inner lives of each of the characters.     ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Spring Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021srl        Books to keep on your radar:   RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff is a coming-of-age novel about two young boys fleeing into the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the wake of a crime they think they’ve committed.  It's a timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure.  With vivid descriptions of both the Northwoods setting and the inner lives of each of the characters.     GOODBYE, AGAIN by Jonny Sun is a collection of touching and hilarious personal essays, reflections, and illustrations that cover topics such as mental health, happiness, and what it means to belong.    ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Neville about her debut novel THE MEMORY COLLECTORS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Don't forget to download The 2021 Spring Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021srl        Books to keep on your radar:   RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff is a coming-of-age novel about two young boys fleeing into the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the wake of a crime they think they’ve committed.  It's a timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure.  With vivid descriptions of both the Northwoods setting and the inner lives of each of the characters.     GOOD COMPANY by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a novel that explores the enduring bonds of family, marriage, friendship, and motherhood.  With deliciously flawed characters, it tells a big-hearted story of the lifelong relationships that both wound and heal us, and all the things that get in the way of both friendships and families.     ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Patti Callahan Henry about her latest novel SURVIVING SAVANNAH.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.     Books to keep on your radar:   RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff is a coming-of-age novel about two young boys fleeing into the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the wake of a crime they think they’ve committed.  It's a timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure.  With vivid descriptions of both the Northwoods setting and the inner lives of each of the characters.     GOODBYE, AGAIN by Jonny Sun is a collection of touching and hilarious personal essays, reflections, and illustrations that cover topics such as mental health, happiness, and what it means to belong.    ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Hope Day about her latest novel IN THE QUICK.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.     Books to keep on your radar:   RAFT OF STARS by Andrew J. Graff is a coming-of-age novel about two young boys fleeing into the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the wake of a crime they think they’ve committed.  It's a timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure.  With vivid descriptions of both the Northwoods setting and the inner lives of each of the characters.     GOOD COMPANY by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a novel that explores the enduring bonds of family, marriage, friendship, and motherhood.  With deliciously flawed characters, it tells a big-hearted story of the lifelong relationships that both wound and heal us, and all the things that get in the way of both friendships and families.     ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail, and can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Morgan Rogers about her debut novel HONEY GIRLS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.     Books to keep on your radar:   WE RUN THE TIDES by Vendela Vida is a coming-of-age story that centers around a girl’s disappearance in 1984 San Francisco. It's both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.  It’s also an achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscape of San Francisco.     LOVE AT FIRST by Kate Clayborn is a sparkling, tender novel about bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love.   THE SCULPTRESS by V.S. Alexander is an absorbing, immersive novel set during World War I, as a talented and ambitious artist finds an unusual calling.     ***   BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com.   A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com.   To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com.   For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM Gina Wilkinson is a novel inspired by the author’s own experiences.  The story is told through the eyes of three very different women in Iraq at the turn of the millennium, and each woman must confront the complexities of trust, friendship, and motherhood under the rule of a dictator and his ruthless secret police.   THE REMOVED by Brandon Hobson is a novel steeped in Cherokee myths and history, as it shares the story of a fractured family.  We see their grief and resilience, as they reckon with the tragic death of their son 15 years ago.  There’s hope, though, as the family finds comfort and attempt to heal their grief.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cate Quinn about her US debut novel BLACK WIDOWS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  THE REMOVED by Brandon Hobson is a novel steeped in Cherokee myths and history, as it shares the story of a fractured family.  We see their grief and resilience, as they reckon with the tragic death of their son 15 years ago.  There’s hope, though, as the family finds comfort and attempt to heal their grief.   WE RUN THE TIDES by Vendela Vida is a coming-of-age story that centers around a girl’s disappearance in 1984 San Francisco. It's both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.  It’s also an achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscape of San Francisco.   THE SCULPTRESS by V.S. Alexander is an absorbing, immersive novel set during World War I, as a talented and ambitious artist finds an unusual calling.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Wilkinson about her debut novel WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  THE REMOVED by Brandon Hobson is a novel steeped in Cherokee myths and history, as it shares the story of a fractured family.  We see their grief and resilience, as they reckon with the tragic death of their son 15 years ago.  There’s hope, though, as the family finds comfort and attempt to heal their grief.   BLACK WIDOWS by Cate Quinn is a domestic thriller set in Utah and the novel focuses on the wives from a polygamistic family.  Each of the wives are extremely different from one another. The only thing that they had in common was Blake. Until all three are accused of his murder.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliolifestyle.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie Haynes about her latest novel A THOUSAND SHIPS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  INK AND SHADOWS by Ellery Adams is the fourth novel in a cozy mystery series featuring a librarian-turned-bookseller named Nora Pennington who has a fondness for bibliotherapy and a sideline in solving crime.  When an accidental death turns out to be something much more sinister, the only hope is that Nora can be a heroine herself and lead the Secret, Book, and Scone Society in a successful investigation -- before more bodies turn up and the secrets from the past come back to haunt them all.   THE REMOVED by Brandon Hobson is a novel steeped in Cherokee myths and history, as it shares the story of a fractured family.  We see their grief and resilience, as they reckon with the tragic death of their son 15 years ago.  There’s hope, though, as the family finds comfort and attempt to heal their grief.   BLACK WIDOWS by Cate Quinn is a domestic thriller set in Utah and the novel focuses on the wives from a polygamistic family.  Each of the wives are extremely different from one another. The only thing that they had in common was Blake. Until all three are accused of his murder.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Marie Walker about her latest novel Happy Singles Day.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  AFTERSHOCKS by Nadia Owusu is a deeply felt memoir that grapples with the multiplicity of identity, the push and pull of belonging, the meaning of home,  the emotional toll of family secrets, the complexities of family, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.   WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM Gina Wilkinson is a novel inspired by the author’s own experiences.  The story is told through the eyes of three very different women in Iraq at the turn of the millennium, and each woman must confront the complexities of trust, friendship, and motherhood under the rule of a dictator and his ruthless secret police.   WE RUN THE TIDES by Vendela Vida is a coming-of-age story that centers around a girl’s disappearance in 1984 San Francisco. It's both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.  It’s also an achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscape of San Francisco.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nadia Owusu about her memoir AFTERSHOCKS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  THE REMOVED by Brandon Hobson is a novel steeped in Cherokee myths and history, as it shares the story of a fractured family.  We see their grief and resilience, as they reckon with the tragic death of their son 15 years ago.  There’s hope, though, as the family finds comfort and attempt to heal their grief.   INK AND SHADOWS by Ellery Adams is the fourth novel in a cozy mystery series featuring a librarian-turned-bookseller named Nora Pennington who has a fondness for bibliotherapy and a sideline in solving crime.  When an accidental death turns out to be something much more sinister, the only hope is that Nora can be a heroine herself and lead the Secret, Book, and Scone Society in a successful investigation -- before more bodies turn up and the secrets from the past come back to haunt them all.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Robson about her latest novel Our Darkest Night, and Rachel Hawkins about her adult debut The Wife Upstairs.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl   Books to keep on your radar:  WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM Gina Wilkinson is a novel inspired by the author’s own experiences.  The story is told through the eyes of three very different women in Iraq at the turn of the millennium, and each woman must confront the complexities of trust, friendship, and motherhood under the rule of a dictator and his ruthless secret police.   WE RUN THE TIDES by Vendela Vida is a coming-of-age story that centers around a girl’s disappearance in 1984 San Francisco. It's both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.  It’s also an achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscape of San Francisco.   AFTERSHOCKS by Nadia Owusu is a deeply felt memoir that grapples with the multiplicity of identity, the push and pull of belonging, the meaning of home,  the emotional toll of family secrets, the complexities of family, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.   BLACK WIDOWS by Cate Quinn is a domestic thriller set in Utah and the novel focuses on the wives from a polygamistic family.  Each of the wives are extremely different from one another. The only thing that they had in common was Blake. Until all three are accused of his murder.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Denise N. Wheatley about her latest novel Love at the Icicle Café.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2021 Winter Reading List — a reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl  Books to keep on your radar:OLIVE BRIGHT, PIGEONEER by Stephanie Graves is a delightful classic village mystery set in a British village during World War II.  The novel also integrates the little-known story of the wartime pigeon service, with a daring, smart, and quirky heroine at its center.   AFTERSHOCKS by Nadia Owusu is a deeply felt memoir that grapples with the multiplicity of identity, the push and pull of belonging, the meaning of home,  the emotional toll of family secrets, the complexities of family, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.   BLACK WIDOWS by Cate Quinn is a domestic thriller set in Utah and the novel focuses on the wives from a polygamistic family.  Each of the wives are extremely different from one another. The only thing that they had in common was Blake. Until all three are accused of his murder.   *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I shared my 10 best fiction books of 2020.  I also highlighted some nonfiction books that I really enjoyed and highly recommend.  Don't forget to subscribe and be first in line to get your copy of The 2021 Winter Reading List!  A reader's free guide to the season's best reads!  Get your free copy at:  bibliolifestyle.com/2021wrl  Books to keep on your radar:AFTERSHOCKS by Nadia Owusu is a deeply felt memoir that grapples with the multiplicity of identity, the push and pull of belonging, the meaning of home,  the emotional toll of family secrets, the complexities of family, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Salmansohn about her debut novel HAPPY HABITS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:IRENA’S WAR by James D. Shipman is based on the gripping true story of an unlikely Polish resistance fighter - Irena Sendler who is also known as the female Schindler - who helped save thousands of Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto during World War II.    *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Cousens about her debut novel THIS TIME NEXT YEAR.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:IRENA’S WAR by James D. Shipman is based on the gripping true story of an unlikely Polish resistance fighter - Irena Sendler who is also known as the female Schindler - who helped save thousands of Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto during World War II.    THE BLADE BETWEEN by Sam J. Miller is a frightening and uncanny ghost story about a rapidly changing city in upstate New York and the mysterious forces that threaten it. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with James D. Shipman about his latest novel IRENA'S WAR.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:BARELY FUNCTIONAL ADULT is a collection of incriminating short stories that’s equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as it spans a spectrum of topics from imposter syndrome, therapy, friendships, first loves, letting go of exes, to just trying to find your purpose in the world. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Halley Sutton about her debut novel THE LADY UPSTAIRS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar: THE BLADE BETWEEN by Sam J. Miller is a frightening and uncanny ghost story about a rapidly changing city in upstate New York and the mysterious forces that threaten it. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Schultz about her latest novel LITTLE THREATS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide!  This year’s guide has 14 categories, 170+ books, & some giveaways sprinkled in between.  So whether you're looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf — you'll find some options here!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020holidaygiftguide/   Also available is The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:DEARLY is Margaret Atwood’s first collection of poetry in over a decade.  Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature, and - zombies.  Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. BARELY FUNCTIONAL ADULT is a collection of incriminating short stories that’s equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as it spans a spectrum of topics from imposter syndrome, therapy, friendships, first loves, letting go of exes, to just trying to find your purpose in the world. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susie Yang about her debut novel  WHITE IVY.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar: THE BLADE BETWEEN by Sam J. Miller is a frightening and uncanny ghost story about a rapidly changing city in upstate New York and the mysterious forces that threaten it. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:BARELY FUNCTIONAL ADULT is a collection of incriminating short stories that’s equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as it spans a spectrum of topics from imposter syndrome, therapy, friendships, first loves, letting go of exes, to just trying to find your purpose in the world. The OLIVE EDITIONS, the much-anticipated annual series from Harper Perennial, the latest collection is an eclectic mix of independent bookstore favorites — all chosen as Indie Next List picks — great reads from booksellers you trust! *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Rosenbloom about her non-fiction debut Dark Archives, and Rose Carlyle about her debut novel The Girl in the Mirror.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:DEARLY is Margaret Atwood’s first collection of poetry in over a decade.  Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature, and - zombies.  Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. THE BLADE BETWEEN by Sam J. Miller is a frightening and uncanny ghost story about a rapidly changing city in upstate New York and the mysterious forces that threaten it. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alix E. Harrow about her latest novel The Once and Future Witches, Max Gross about his debut The Lost Shtetl, and Aimee Molloy about her latest novel Goodnight Beautiful.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:WHITE IVY is a debut novel about a young woman’s dark obsession with her privileged classmate and the lengths she’ll go to win his love. WHITE IVY is filled with surprising twists while offering insights into the immigrant experience. It’s also both a love triangle and a coming-of-age story, and it provides a glimpse into the dark side of a woman who yearns for success at any cost. BARELY FUNCTIONAL ADULT is a collection of incriminating short stories that’s equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as it spans a spectrum of topics from imposter syndrome, therapy, friendships, first loves, letting go of exes, to just trying to find your purpose in the world. The OLIVE EDITIONS, the much-anticipated annual series from Harper Perennial, the latest collection is an eclectic mix of independent bookstore favorites — all chosen as Indie Next List picks — great reads from booksellers you trust! *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hazel Gaynor about her latest novel When We Were Young & Brave.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:WHITE IVY is a debut novel about a young woman’s dark obsession with her privileged classmate and the lengths she’ll go to win his love. WHITE IVY is filled with surprising twists while offering insights into the immigrant experience. It’s also both a love triangle and a coming-of-age story, and it provides a glimpse into the dark side of a woman who yearns for success at any cost. DEARLY is Margaret Atwood’s first collection of poetry in over a decade.  Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature, and - zombies.  Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for fiction, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  The OLIVE EDITIONS, the much-anticipated annual series from Harper Perennial, the latest collection is an eclectic mix of independent bookstore favorites — all chosen as Indie Next List picks — great reads from booksellers you trust! *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com. To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with C.J. Cooke about her latest novel THE NESTING.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases.  Don't forget to download The 2020 Fall Reading List — a reader's free guide to the seasons best reads!  Get your free copy at: bibliolifestyle.com/2020frl Books to keep on your radar:The OLIVE EDITIONS, the much-anticipated annual series from Harper Perennial, the latest collection is an eclectic mix of independent bookstore favorites — all chosen as Indie Next List picks — great reads from booksellers you trust! DEARLY is Margaret Atwood’s first collection of poetry in over a decade.  Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature, and - zombies.  Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for fiction, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalka Burian about her adult debut novel DAUGHTERS OF THE WILD.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for fiction, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel tells the story of a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in postwar Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Signe Pike about her latest novel THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM, and Wendy Walker about her latest novel DON'T LOOK FOR ME.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel tells the story of a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in postwar Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Annie Lyons about her debut novel THE BRILLIANT LIFE OF EUDORA HONEYSETT.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel tells the story of a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in postwar Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.  LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Joel about her debut novel THE PARIS MODEL, and Peace Adzo Medie about her debut HIS ONLY WIFE.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam is a magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Suspenseful and provocative, Leave the World Behind is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class.  It explores how our closest bonds are reshaped, unexpected new ones are forged - in moments of crisis.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Christina Baker Kline about her latest novel THE EXILES.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel tells the story of a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in postwar Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gill Paul about her latest novel JACKIE AND MARIA, and Suzanne Park about her debut novel LOATHE AT FIRST SIGHT.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:THE PARIS MODEL by Alexandra Joel tells the story of a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in postwar Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.  *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Margot Livesey about her latest novel THE BOY IN THE FIELD, and Amy Stuart about her latest novel STILL HERE.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:THE SON OF GOOD FORTUNE by Lysley Tenorio - A big-hearted debut novel following an undocumented Filipino son as he navigates his relationship with his mother, an uncertain future, and the place he calls home. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Katz about her latest novel THE BOYS' CLUB, Ingrid Persaud about her debut LOVE AFTER LOVE and Julie Pennell about her latest novel LOUISIANA LUCKY.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar: THE SON OF GOOD FORTUNE by Lysley Tenorio - A big-hearted debut novel following an undocumented Filipino son as he navigates his relationship with his mother, an uncertain future, and the place he calls home. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alice Feeney about her latest novel HIS & HERS, Sophie van Llewyn about her debut BOTTLED GOODS and Suzanne Rindell about her latest novel THE TWO MRS CARLYLES.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy. THE SON OF GOOD FORTUNE by Lysley Tenorio - A big-hearted debut novel following an undocumented Filipino son as he navigates his relationship with his mother, an uncertain future, and the place he calls home. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Eve Chase about her latest novel THE DAUGHTERS OF FOXCOTE MANOR, and Amy Poeppel about her latest novel MUSICAL CHAIRS.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Forthcoming book to keep on your radar: MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy. Books to keep on your radar:TWISTED by Emma Dabiri - An essay collection that highlights and explores the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with deep thoughts on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. THIS IS MAJOR by Shayla Lawson - A super relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. You’ll find a personal mix unique mix of personal stories from Shayla, pop culture observations, and insights into politics and history, plus the many ways black women and girls have influenced mainstream culture. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” discussion (aka the aftershow),  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

In this week's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lia Louis about her latest novel DEAR EMMIE BLUE, and Amanda Brainerd about her debut novel AGE OF CONSENT.  I also highlighted some of the week's new book releases. Books to keep on your radar:TWISTED by Emma Dabiri - An essay collection that highlights and explores the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with deep thoughts on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. THIS IS MAJOR by Shayla Lawson - A super relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture. You’ll find a personal mix unique mix of personal stories from Shayla, pop culture observations, and insights into politics and history, plus the many ways black women and girls have influenced mainstream culture. Forthcoming book to keep on your radar: MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” aftershow,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

Welcome to Season 5 and our new show format.  In this week's show, I'm talking about some of the week's new book releases and I had the pleasure of speaking with - Lee Conell about her debut novel THE PARTY UPSTAIRS, Caroline Mackenzie about her debut ONE YEAR OF UGLY, and NYT bestselling author Susan Wiggs about her latest novel THE LOST AND FOUND BOOKSHOP. Forthcoming book to keep on your radar: MEMORIAL DRIVE by Natasha Trethewey - A chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedy. *** BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month, you can tune in to our “off the cuff” aftershow,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks, and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with author Leah Konen about her latest novel All the Broken People and Diana Clarke about her debut Thin Girls. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, June 29th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with author Julie Clark about her latest novel The Last Flight, Talia Hibbert about her latest novel Take A Hint Dani Brown and Hannah Orenstein about her latest novel Head Over Heels. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, June 22nd.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews, and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with author Jessica Barry about her latest novel Don't Turn Around, Meg Mitchell Moore about her latest novel Two Truths and a Lie, and Sanaë Lemoine about her debut novel The Margot Affair. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, June 15th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with author Heather Young about her latest novel The Distant Dead, Kimberly Belle about her latest novel Stranger In The Lake, and Sara Desai about her debut novel The Marriage Game. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, June 8th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Shane Mullen from Left Bank Books, located in St. Louis, Missouri. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting, how Shane got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Margo Orlando Littell about her latest novel The Distance From Four Points, and Jennifer Chiaverini about her latest novel Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, June 1st.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Holland Saltsman from The Novel Neighbor, located in Webster Grove, Missouri. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting, how Holland got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Kerry Kletter about her latest novel East Coast Girls, author Sonali Dev about her latest novel Recipe for Persuasion, and Lisa Braxton about her debut The Talking Drum. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, May 25th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Cathy Fiebach from Main Point Books, located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting, how Cathy got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Laura Hankin about her novel Happy and You Know It, author Emily Henry about her latest novel Beach Read, author Mary Alice Monroe about her latest novel On Ocean Boulevard and Susan Allott about her debut The Silence. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, May 18th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Candice Huber from Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting, how Candice got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Amy Jo Burns about her debut novel Shiner, Elisabeth Thomas about her debut novel Catherine House and Janie Change about her latest novel The Library of Legends. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, May 11th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Melissa Taylor from E. Shaver Bookseller, located in Savannah, Georgia. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting, how Melissa got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Alex George about his latest novel The Paris Hours, and Brady Hammes about his debut The Resolutions. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, May 4th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Lauren Savage from The Reading Bug, located in San Carlos, California. We talked about the bookstore, what you can expect when visiting her bookstore, how Lauren got involved in bookselling and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Lian Dolan about her latest novel The Sweeney Sisters. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, April 27th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

This week we had a chat with bookseller Glenda Childs from The Doylestown Bookshop, located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and The Lahaska Bookshop, located in Lahaska, Pennsylvania. We talked about the bookstore, the towns of Doylestown and Lahaska, what you can expect when visiting each bookstore and so much more.  We also had a chat with author Kate Milliken about her debut novel Kept Animals and Frances Cha about her debut novel If I Had Your Face. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, April 20th.******BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder.