Grace and Growth with Addie

YA Romance has been a big part of my parenting and reading journey. Susan Lee has been one that I have read from her beginning. Her books are fun and swoony, but also provide a picture of life and culture that we don't always see. In this episode, we discuss her books, her perspective on books and how she decided to write YA romance. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: The Romance Rivalry Seoulmates The Name Drop Shopaholic Nalini Singh Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward Susan Elizabeth Phillips Christina Lauren Kristin Ashley Kathleen E Woodiwiss The Novel Neighbor   Susan's Reading: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren The Floating World Watching: When Life Gives You Tangerines   Connect with Susan: Instagram Substack   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

My favorite part of reading and podcasting is reading a fun book and then getting to bring that author to you. Ana Holguin is just that. I devoured her book, Up Close and Personal, and knew that it's unique premise was something we needed to discuss. Ana was so much fun. I know you are going to enjoy her just as much as I did. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: The Flatshare by Beth Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas Emily Henry Beverly Jenkins Adriana Herrera Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De La Rosa Not Safe for Work by Nisha J Tuli The Trial of the Sun Queen Fan Favorite Adrienne Gunn Pride & Protest by Nikki Payne The Truth According to Ember Alexandra Vasti Glitterland by Alexis Hall The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo James by Percival Everett   Watching: Hacks   Connect with Ana: Instagram Ana's Notes App Substack     Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I took a few days off to attend a personal growth conference in Nashville. It was time away. It cost money. It was work to be gone at the beginning of planting season. It was totally worth it. In this episode, I am sharing a few thoughts and takeaways from making this trip happen. So tell me, what are you making time for right now? All It Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Sawyer by Jessica Peterson Watching: Sister Wives….again. lol Listening: Fan Service by Rosie Danan   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

At the Yoder Farm, we all get so excited for planting season to start. With that in mind, I brought Joshlin in to give us a behind the scenes look at what goes into starting to plant our crops and things that we consider on our farm to be as successful as possible. So tell me, What are you excited for right now?   Connect with Joshlin: Instagram   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I love Juliette Cross's books and when she agreed to share all of the inside info on her newest book, Firebird, with us, I jumped on it. In this episode, Juliette shares all the spoiler free details about Firebird and her journey to get this beautiful book out into our hands. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: Firebird Wolf Gone Wild Rebel without Claws The Wraith King Live Oak Society   Juliette's Reading: Horde King of Shadow Watching: The Serpent Queen White Lotus   Connect with Juliette: Instagram Website - Scroll to bottom for newsletter sign up     Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I have been having conversations on the internet about clothes and clothing choices. I have also been working hard to be more honest about the things in my closet and what I add to it. Crystal Blin has been an integral part of this journey for me and a constant friend in the conversation that comes with it. She has a unique set of skills to help with this. I am almost obsessed with her closet and how she is making it work for her. So tell me, What fashion things are you into right now?   Shownotes: House of Colour Joyful   Crystal's Reading: The Women by Kristin Hannah Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle   Connect with Crystal: Instagram HOC Instagram   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I never thought it would be me, but I do get really excited to dig into my freezer and start cooking for our farmers each season. In this episode, I share all of my tip,s tricks, and best practices for feeding our farmers well while they are planting our corn. So tell me, what have you been cooking lately?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre Listening: Caught Up by Liz Thomforde   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It's my birthday and when I hit this day of the year, I like to think about what's next and where I have been. 45 seems like a big one, so let's talk about it. So tell me, what are you thinking about right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver Watching: Musicals at the Fox Theatre Listening: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I am always into so many things and honestly they don't change a lot. But shifting from favorites to just things I am into or excited about made it a little more fun. I hope you enjoy the episode and maybe some of the things I am into are the same as you. So tell me, what are you into right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Swept Away by Beth O'Leary Watching: Just instagram stories. Travel… Listening: Bananapants by Penny Reid   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

We talk so much about the things we love and that bring us joy (and it's the best!), but sometimes it's empowering to share the things we aren't into. Like a good DNF, letting things go is freeing and sometimes sharing those things helps us all the way around. So tell me, what are just not into right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Yours Until Dawn by Theresa Medeiros Watching: Vintage Disney movies with Linus Listening: The Favorites by Layne Fargo   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It's been very inconsistent and a little wild at our house the past few weeks. Making decisions easier has been a gift. Having clear set values and priorities has been a game changer for how I personally have handled all of these shifts. Here are my thoughts and tips on using those things to make my brain work better and prevent some over thinking. So tell me, what are you deciding right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath Watching: Call the Midwife Listening: XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Just a little reminder for all of us (myself included) that negative words and feelings don't have to be the answer. Being positive in our thoughts and actions can lead to greater confidence and less stress. This episode shares some of my thoughts and ways that I am walking through this, too. So tell me, what are you happy about right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: One Touch by Lena Hendrix Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett Listening: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It's been interesting watching friends online in the past few weeks clearing out their stuff. It made me think a lot about the reasons we clean things out and how we can apply a good closet clean out to the rest of our lives. So tell me, what are you cleaning out these days?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibanez Watching: Moulin Rouge with Scarlett Listening: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

This is one of my favorite episodes of the whole year. We talk books almost daily and it just made for the most fun hour of the week (or maybe month!) to spend time sharing our faves with each other. I know that we all added some good stuff to our TBR list from it and I hope you do, too. So tell me, What are your favorite reads of the year?   Shownotes: Fourth Wing The Secret Life of Violet Grant Canadian Boyfriend We Begin at the End The God of the Woods Red White and Royal Blue   Kari: The Entire Sky by Joe Wilkins You Are Here by David Nicholls Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Briar Club by Kate Quinn All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Back After This by Linda Holmes Swept Away by Beth O'Leary We All Live Here by JoJo Moyes Under the Mistletoe Collection Pick Up by Nora Dahlia The Love Haters by Katherine Center Kari on Instagram   Jamie: The Wedding People by Alison Espach That's Not My Name by Megan Lally Brooklyn by Colm Toibin The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister What Happened to the McCrays by Tracy Lange Real Americans by Rachel Khong Family Family by Laurie Frankel The Nightmare Before Kissmas Jamie on Instagram TBR Books & Tea   Addie: The Rom Commers by Katherine Center Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez Lavyrle Spencer Years The Endearment Morning Glory Lorraine Heath Texas Destiny The Earl Takes All A Rogue in Texas Funny Story by Emily Henry A Deal with A Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark Catch & Keep by Erin Hahn Strung Along by Hannah Cowen PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly     Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

As we roll into the holidays, I am letting some things go - maybe not forever, but for now. I am holding on to others but feel like this particular season needs me to lighten the load a little. So tell me, what are you letting go right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly Watching: Sister Wives Listening: Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

In my real life this week, I am starting a very exciting new journey. As I thought about how to share this with you, I realized that the values and priorities that we hold in place to make big choices are what matters. I hope you enjoy my journey and the pillars we put up to make that decision easier. So tell me, what are you excited for right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Samantha and the Cowboy by Lorraine Heath Watching: Muppets Christmas Carol (on repeat) Listening: Worth the Wait by Karla Sorensen   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

The world has been loud and heavy and I have been thinking so much about what I need to navigate it well. It's a work in progress for sure and it doesn't always work out perfectly, but these things have been helping. So tell me, how are you doing right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Summer in the City by Alex Aster Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies Listening: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I am so excited to share this 200th episode with you. I have learned a few major things since starting this show. While none of them are really that new, they are all great reminders to me and hopefully to you. Thanks again for your help putting this together and for being you. So tell me, what have you learned in the past 200 episodes?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Sisters Found by Joan Johnston Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies Listening: Play Smart by Aly Stiles   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

If we are going to reflect on life over the past 200 episodes, we would be sad to not include favorite things. These aren't all things you can purchase, but things that I am loving and consistently have loved for a long time. So tell me, What are your favorite things?   Shownotes: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark Kindle Unlimited Lorraine Heath Lavyrle Spencer SmartyPants Romance Kindle Paperwhite Five Star Notebooks Erin Condren Notebooks Post its Noted by Post it Frixion Erasable Pens G2 Jordans Loop Ear plugs - adjustable, regular Athleta Salutation Stash Joggers and Leggings   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies Listening: Let's Call A Truce by Amy Buchanan   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, my friend Crystal suggested looking at the things that I am not afraid of any more since starting the show. I have loved this theme of looking back and finding growth. This episode was a little bit of a surprise for me and I hope it's a good place of thought for you, too. So tell me, what are you not afraid of?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: All the Other Me by Jody Holford Watching: House of the Dragon Listening: Ruthless Redemption by Katee Robert   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, I am looking at what has changed from episode 1 to now. It's been a fun journey from start to finish, but also to look back and feel happy about where we have traveled together. So tell me, what has changed for you?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath Watching: Sister Wives! Listening: Book Smart by Amanda Pennington   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Josie Juniper writes romance with messy characters in a little bit unexpected settings. I devoured her book this summer and have been so excited to get to talk to her about her book, Double Apex, and how she got to this place in her life and career. She is just lovely. I hope you enjoy So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: Husbands Whale Fall Demon Copperhead Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow     Connect with Josie: Instagram     Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Adding on to the last episode about personal survival when things are busy, I've been thinking about how to care of others in the same space. Especially in our own house, caring for those we love can feel like just another job. But if we are all healthy and happy, busy seasons are much more manageable. So tell me, what are you working on right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan Watching: Friends reruns Listening: Hamilton. On Repeat.   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It's been a wild few weeks at the Yoder Farm and we are fully in harvest mode. As I have run up and down the road and made sure all of the things are taken care of, I thought it was time to share some best practices for managing life during these bigger than usual seasons So tell me, what are you working on right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn Watching: My Lady Jane Listening: A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O'Roark   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Estelle Hallick publishes books and loves the Muppets. We became instant friends years ago through books and reading and have stayed friends. She is the director of publicity and marketing at Forever Books and has such a cool job. In this episode, we talk all of those things. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did. So tell me, What are you really into these days?   Shownotes: April Hunt's Steele Ops Series Bunnytown D23 Emperor's New Groove Double Apex by Josie Juniper The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez Open Door Romance Bookstore Unromance Stars In Your Eyes Jessica Joyce Alicia Thompson Karaoke Queen Hot Hex Boyfriend I'll Have What He's Having   Connect with Estelle: Reading: The Art of Catching Feelings Watching: Dawson's Creek, Monsters at Work on Disney + Listening to: Land of the Giants   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I am a Carly Bloom super fan. I adored Big Bad Cowboy and was thrilled when I got an early copy of her upcoming book, Hot Hex Cowboy. She and I discuss all things in regards to her books and Outlander and what's been happening since her last time on the show. So tell me, What are you reading now?   Shownotes: Hot Hex Boyfriend Big Bad Cowboy Outlander Deja Brew by Celestine Martin The Next Best Fling   Connect with Carly: Instagram Website Reading: Errands and Espionage Watching: American , Schitt's Creek, Fear the Walking Dead   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

For the most part, I genuinely believe that we are all just trying to live life and be happy. No matter what is going on in the world, we are all just trying to do the best we can. With that in mind, I dug deep into what this means. It helped me to investigate it further and remember the things that I need to keep implementing in my life. I hope it helps you as well. So tell me, what are you doing to be happy right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Vow of Revenge by P Rayne Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  Dream with Me by Kristen Proby   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I know that things have been really loud lately and are likely to get louder over the next few months. So in this episode, I am sharing some of the things I do to help keep my own personal vibe and mindset healthy and positive. I hope it helps you like they help me. So tell me, what are you excited about right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Identity by Nora Roberts Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Scarlett St Clair is a long time friend of the show and when she writes a book, she comes on the show. It's just what we do. I feel like our friendship has grown in front of you and having her back feels like we all get to hang out. Her new book, Apples Dipped in Gold is a fairy tale retelling that is set in a rich world with characters that we love to hate and love to love. She is a delight and I am always glad to have her here. So tell me, What are you doing for fun?   Shownotes: Apples Dipped in Gold   Addie: Reading: Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne Watching: Christmas in July on Hallmark Listening to: The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

In Missouri and across the country, there are some big things happening in politics. It's overwhelming. It's loud. It's honestly almost too much. I leaned into two trusted resources (and friends) to help me sort out what matters and how to clear up some of the clutter when I am thinking about how and who to vote for. I hope this conversation helps you in whatever you are thinking about right now. So tell me, What are you learning?   Shownotes: US Senate US House MO Senate MO House Addie: Reading: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Watching: Disney Movies Listening to: Hooked by Sutton Foster   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

We are a family that loves corn of all types. From popcorn to field corn to sweet corn, we love sharing our love of corn with the world. In this episode, our very own Hazel shares her love of corn and her SAE project through FFA with us. I hope you enjoy learning from her and learning about our corn. So tell me, What are you reading now?   Shownotes: Sweet Corn Emails Hazel's Reading: Elsie Silver's Chestnut Springs Series Watching: Disney Movies Listening to: Zach Bryan   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

My friends sent me an email saying that I MUST read The Next Best Fling. And I devoured it. Gabby is a new author and is so excited about books and reading and writing. We had the best conversation about all things books and book community. I hope you enjoy her and the book as much as I did. So tell me, What are you reading now?   Shownotes: Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie Sarah Dessen Losing It by Cora Carmack Gabriella's Reading: Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa Anna Maria and the Fox Helen Hoang - The Kiss Quotient Truly Madly Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur Watching: Grey's Anatomy Listening to: Maisie Peters Connect with Gabriella: Instagram Order The Next Best Fling   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

When I travel, I usually have a pretty solid plan. It's my enneagram one, right? I love investing time in people and building those friendships to a higher level. So when I recently road tripped to Wisconsin, I made a point to see a couple of friends. In this episode, I share how and why I do this and some thoughts in case you decide that intentional visits are for you. So tell me, who did you last stop to visit?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Forgiving by Lavyrle Spencer Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

DNF is a term we use in regards to books when we don't finish books. There are a ton of opinions on giving up on finishing a book so I thought we should talk about it. But when I started making notes, I realized that the things I use to decide to DNF could also be used in letting go of things in life. In this episode, I share my 5 checkpoints for DNFing books…and some other stuff.   So tell me, what helps you decide to DNF?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Lovely Corruption by Katee Robert Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  Michael Jackson - I recently saw MJ the Musical.   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I think that what a person carries with them says a lot to who they are and how they operate in the world. I am not, however, certain about what this list of items says about me. When thinking about the things we carry with us, I made a list of things that I keep in my car.   So tell me, what is in your car?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell Watching: A Room with a View Listening:  The How of Happiness   Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Ali Rosen is a relatively new to me author. But when I grabbed a copy of her first book, I binged it in a sitting and never looked back. Ali is an author. She is a mom. She is a foodie and hosts her own cooking show. I needed so much to bring her to you. I hope you love her as much as I did. So tell me, What are you cooking now?   Shownotes: Ali's Show on NY Public Television Funny Story by Emily Henry The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center Romance Con in Milwaukee Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonham-Young Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks Bridgerton Bare Minimum Dinners Priya's Kitchen Adventures Ali's Reading: Savor It by Tarah DeWitt At First Spite by Olivia Dade Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz Love Song for Ricky Wilde by Tia Williams A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Bad Reputation by Emma Barry What is Love by Jen Comfort The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn Cook Simply Live Fully Connect with Ali: Instagram Website A Recipe for Second Chance Alternate Endings 15 Minute Meals   Connect with Ali Instagram Website A Recipe for Second Chance Alternate Endings   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Life is busy and when that's the case our good habits and intentions sometimes fall by the wayside. I have had several reminders lately of things that I should remember and implement. I hope that they help you, too.   So tell me, what are you working on this week?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Aquaculture and fish farming are a unique part of agriculture. I have enjoyed learning from my friend Margaret and discovering the diversity of aquaculture as an industry. I have been so excited to share her and her love of this industry with you. So tell me, What are you learning now?   Shownotes: Ozark Fisheries on Instagram Ozark Fisheries Website Margaret's Reading: A Covenant of Water Just for the Summer Connect with Margaret Instagram   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I have hinted at my hearing loss and mentioned my surgery in Monday emails and a little on social media. In this episode, I am sharing what I experienced both with hearing loss and with my surgery.   So tell me, what are you working on this week?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  Miss Morgan's Book Brigade     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I haven't done an episode like this in AGES and I am so excited to focus on the positives and share 10 things that might save your life, too. So tell me, what is saving your life right now? Shownotes: Loop Ear Plugs ExfoliKate Dr Gross's Pads Bombas - Pixar Socks Bombas - Fish Socks House of Color - Crystal Blin   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Alternate Endings by Ali Rosen Watching: A Discovery of Witches Listening:  Miss Morgan's Book Brigade     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I am so blessed to have some fantastic mentors in my life. Finding them has been elevated by knowing Kendra Ricks. She is a leader with a heart for mentorship and has created a program for women and mentors AND has found joy in connecting people with others who can help. She is the ultimate at rising the tide to raise all boats. I hope you enjoy her as much as I did. So tell me, Who are your mentors?   Shownotes: NCGA's Women and Mentor's Program Quiet by Susan Cain Kendra's Reading: Between Two Kingdoms The Do Over Demon Copperhead Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It has been a little wild around here lately and I have been fighting with change. So I did some research and put together 3 tricks to help us all navigate small changes in a positive way. So tell me, where are you fighting with changes?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon Watching: Friends by the alphabet on Nick Listening:  Kristen Proby backlist books     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Yulin Kuang is a delight and I had so much fun talking to her. Her book, How to End a Love Story, is beautifully written romance with depth that is what we crave. I love the world and our conversations about screen writing. I loved getting to know her and could have talked to her all day long. I hope you love this as much as I did. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: How to End a Love Story NaNoWriMo Manacled Halfway to Heaven by Susan Wiggs Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas The Brothers Sinister by Courtney Milan Sarah MacLean's Romance Recs One Day on Netflix Mr & Mrs Smith Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean Yulin on Instagram Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It is no secret that I LOVE the Novel Neighbor. I love the community and the people and the events. I am thrilled to get to introduce you to Kassie King and Stephanie Skees as they work on the newest piece of the Novel Neighborhood, Open Door Romance in the Next Door Space. This romance bookstore is going to level up the community for readers in the St Louis area. Kassie and Skees share all the behind the scenes in opening Open Door, how we can help and then spill the tea on the books they can't stop talking about. So tell me, What is your favorite bookstore?   Shownotes: Novel Neighbor on IG Novel Neighbor Website Open Door Mystery Box Open Door Indigogo Books: The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang Murder Road by Simone St James The Prospects by KT Hoffman How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang A Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Leather & Lark Friends of the Show: Episode #105: Selling Books, Non Profits, and Pivoting as a Bookseller with Holland Saltsman Episode #116: All of the Bookish Recommendations with Stephanie Skees Episode #117: A Conversation on Reading Romance with Maddie M Episode #115: Pride and Protest with Author Nikki Payne Skees's Reading, Watching, Listening: Watching Drive to Survive Shogun Listening: Cowboy Carter Unbound Podcast   Kassie's Reading, Watching, Listening: Watching Interview with a Vampire Reading Bride by Ali Hazelwood Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings Listening: Waiting for Tortured Poets Department Instagram: Stephanie Skees Kassie King   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Kate Clayborn is a long time must read author for me. Her new book, The Other Side of Disappearing, is a romance that hooks from the first page. But it's also a romance that has depth. Kate has a very specific way of writing and of bringing characters to life. I am honored to have her as a guest and to learn about her and her writing and bring her books to you. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: The Other Side of Disappearing Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie Sarah MacLean Christina Lauren Kennedy Ryan Ruby Lang Tracy Livesay Ali Hazelwood Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries   Reading, Watching, Listening: Listening: Taylor Swift Kasey Musgraves Watching Will Trent Reading: Ruthless Vows   Kate on Instagram Kate's website     Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

It's my birthday week. So in the vein of birthdays and fun, I have curated a list of 8 things that I am celebrating right now. They aren't all physical things, but things that are bringing me excitement and joy in this minute. So tell me, what are you celebrating on right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren Watching: The Gilded Age on Max Listening: The Evolution of Annabel Craig     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

My friend Jamie and I have been unofficially holding each other accountable on our to do lists for a few weeks. As we have become more productive and gotten the easy, but hard jobs done, we decided that this conversation was one that we needed to open up to you as well. We share our thoughts and feelings about why we put off those small jobs and how we feel when we get them checked off. So tell me, who is holding you accountable today?   Shownotes: Inkdrinkers Podcast Plum Paper Planner Erin Condren Hourly Planner Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Finally Found My Cowboy by AJ Pine Quiet by Susan Cain   Jamie's Reading, Watching, Listening: Watching Law and Order SVU Chicago Fire Chicago Med Chicago PD Reading: Happily Never After Outlive Harry Potter Audio   Instagram: Jamie Inkdrinkers   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I met Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard last summer at Steamy Lit Con. I got to meet them through a mutual friend and found them to be the kindest people. They both write and love romance, but also have a podcast that highlights who authors are in real life. They are fun and genuine and lovely and I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I loved talking to them. So tell me, What are you reading right now?   Shownotes: Pitch Wars Right on Cue by Falon Lease on Love by Falon Just My Type by Falon In the Event of Love by Courtney In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Loungefly     Falon's Reading, Watching, Listening: Watching Ahsoka Reading: A Fate Inked in Blood   Courtney's Reading, Watching, Listening: Watching Loki Reading: Here for the Wrong Reasons The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford Instagram: Falon Courtney Happy to Meet Cute Podcast   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

When you regularly talk about corn on the internet and there isn't any corn in the field right now, it's not easy to share about the farm. What happens in winter is a lot of behind the scenes and less glamorous parts of being a farmer. In this episode, I bring to you our favorite farmer, Joshlin, to share just what is happening now on the farm in winter. So tell me, What do you do differently in the winter at your job?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: Fantasy on Kindle Unlimited Watching: Only Murders in the Building Listening: Revolutions Podcast Agri-talk Grain and other stuff   Connect with Joshlin Instagram @farmeryoder   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

Over the past few months, Kayla and I have had so many conversations about fitting in, finding our way and just doing life our own way. In this episode, Kayla shares her thoughts on finding her feet and success when diving into being herself. So tell me, What are you doing to be more YOU?   Shownotes: Massey Ferguson Episode #87 about FFA   Reading, Watching, Listening:   Hans by SJ Tilly From Lukov with Love The Crown on Netflix Connect with Kayla: Instagram YouTube Website   Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website

I often share the things that I have walked through already or the lessons that I have learned. But in this current stage of growth, I thought it might be just as helpful to talk about the things I am working on. In this episode, you get the 4 things I am slowly but surely working on improving right now. So tell me, what are you working on right now?   Reading, Watching, Listening: Reading: What is Love by Jen Comfort Watching: Dog and Disney Reels Listening:  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood     Connect with Addie @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website