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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: poolside reading and friends who know your reading tastes Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: it's finally time to let you know the bookish friends' best books of 2024! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  2:30 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 6:42 - Our Current Reads 6:47 - Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 10:31 - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Meredith) 19:41 - The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 19:56 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 21:40 - Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb 24:19 - Campfires & Corpses by Nikki Weber (Meredith) 28:10 - Woodworking by Emily St. James (Kaytee) 28:45 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 31:59 - This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (Meredith) 37:33 - Bookish Friends' Best Books of 2024 40:11 - The Women by Kristen Hannah (#4) 40:13 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (#4) 40:17 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love by isthisselfcare (#4) 40:40 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (#3) 40:45 - Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (#1) 40:47 - All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (#1) 43:36 - James by Percival Everett 43:37 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy 43:38 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach  44:35 - In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn 44:57 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin 45:13 - All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby  45:30 - You Are Here by David Nicholls 45:31 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 45:47 - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner 46:23 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (#1 disliked) 46:26 - The Fury by Alex Michalides (#2 disliked) 46:30 - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (#3 disliked) 46:33 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (#3 disliked) 46:47 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 46:48 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 46:56 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 47:05 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 47:13 - The Husbands by Holly Gramazio 47:15 - All This and More by Peng Shepherd 47:30 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 49:18 - What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan 50:13 - Meet Us At The Fountain 50:17 - I wish to press This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan. (Kaytee) 50:19 - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan 52:38 - Shawnathemom on Instagram 54:31 - I wish book slumps weren't a thing. (Meredith)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is a new indie to the rotation - Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Happy Love Month, readers! This episode we are covering everyone's favorite romantic story, Romeo and Juliet, but with a twist. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong takes the classic story to 1926 Shanghai where gangs, illness, and monsters abound. Join us for some action packed storytelling (and kinda gross descriptions) to see how these two lovers fare.    Books mentioned:    These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams , Lauren Wilig, and Karen White A Burning in the Bones by Scott Reintgen Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Seducing and Killing Nazis by Sophie Poldermans The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

Episode 157 January 30, 2025 On the Needles 1:37 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)-- DONE!!   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria   Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves   Cortney's needles: sewing-related content On the Easel 13:24   Secret 100 Day Project Special pet portrait   Mary Cassatt exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum On the Table 17:22 Hoisin Beef/Mushroom Stew by Julia Turshen   Sweet and Savory Rice Noodles with Roasted Mushrooms from SF Chronicle   BBQ Carrots and Beans from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry Turnip Chard Soup from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry   NYT Chicken and artichoke Stew Winter Pilau from East by Meera Sodha (winter veg cooking) On the Nightstand 27:57 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Arca by G.R. Macallister  All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie (audio, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James #2) The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett The Rivals by Jane Pek (Claudia Lin #2) Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn, trans by Melody Shaw   All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are sharing their favorite reads of 2024. This year, we have two lists: favorite reading experiences and favorite books. With so many great reading experiences of… not so great books, we had to differentiate. We had some very surprising mentions, and no overlaps this year! *Reading experiences are interspersed throughout the episode this year, and those are labeled with “RE” Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  3:20 - Our Yearly Reading Overview 3:36 - Meredith Read 137 books total, 11% were 5 star reads 6:15 - Kaytee read 230 books total, 10% were 5 star reads 6:52 - 25% non fiction for Kaytee, 14% non fiction for Meredith 10:30 - Both read 60% backlist for the year 14:10 - Kaytee's biggest recommendation source was Katie Proctor 15:05 - Meredith's number one recommendation source was Elizabeth Barnhill 15:17 - @mother.horror on Instagram 16:25 - Kaytee's top publishing houses were Berkely and W.W. Norton 16:38 - Meredith's top publishing house was Minortaur, followed by Tor and Atria 19:05 - Currently Reading Patreon 20:00 - Our Top Reads of 2024 21:02 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (Meredith RE) 21:13 - Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 23:07 - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Kaytee RE) 23:33 - Currently Reading Patreon 24:36 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (Meredith #10) 25:35 - River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (Kaytee #10) 25:30 - CR Season 7: Episode 10 26:35 - The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden (Meredith #9) 26:52 - The Booker Prize 28:10 - High Tide in Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver (Kaytee #9) 28:22 - CR Season 6: Episode 44 29:34 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (Meredith RE) 29:36 - The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan 31:47 - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst (Kaytee RE) 32:46 - The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland (Meredith #8) 34:14 - Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Kaytee) 34:17 - CR Season 7: Episode 14 35:02 - The Mars House by Natasha Pulley (Meredith #7) 36:39 - Charter Books 36:44 - A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (Kaytee #7) 36:48 - CR Season 6: Episode 36 40:31 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (Kaytee's Favorite protagonist) 41:11 - The Odyssey by Homer (Kaytee's Least Favorite protagonist) 42:42 - The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller (Merdith's Least Favorite protagonist) 44:10 - Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan (Meredith's favorite protagonists) 44:27 - The Stand by Stephen King 46:19 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett (Meredith #6) 48:21 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 48:34 - Family Family by Laurie Frankel (Kaytee #6) 48:50 - CR Season 6: Episode 34 49:48 - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Meredith #5) 51:24 - The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon (Kaytee #5) 53:41 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (Meredith RE) 55:22 - “In person bookish delight” (Kaytee RE) 55:32 - Roscoe Books 55:40 - Boswell Books 55:48 - The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher 55:50 - The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 56:38 - Confessions by Kanae Minato (Meredith #4) 58:38 - James by Percival Everett (Kaytee #4) 58:40 - CR Season 6: Episode 39 58:43 - National Book Award 58:50 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 1:00:03 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (Meredith #3) 1:02:58 - An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (Kaytee #3 - The whole series) 1:02:58 - A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir 1:02:58 - A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir 1:02:58 - A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir 1:03:06 - CR Season 7: Episode 5 1:05:42 - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst (Meredith RE) 1:06:25 - “Letting myself get swept away by series: (Kaytee RE) 1:06:36 - Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage 1:06:38 - Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage 1:06:39 - Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage 1:07:25 - The Stand by Stephen King (Meredith #2) 1:09:35 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel 1:10:12 - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune (Kaytee #2) 1:10:15 - CR Season 6: Episode 35 1:12:34 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Meredith #1) 1:14:44 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (Kaytee #1) 1:18:31 - Currently Reading Patreon Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is a special episode in partnership with All Things Murderful and a total mystery and thriller stack from Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

With over half a million copies sold worldwide, Janice Hallett, bestselling author of the “ingenious jigsaw puzzle” (The New York Times) The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, returns with THE EXAMINER: A Novel (Atria). This new novel, told in her signature original and innovative style of emails, text messages, and essays, follows a group of students in an art master's program that goes dangerously awry.    Janice Hallett is a former magazine editor, award-winning journalist, and government communications writer. She wrote articles and speeches for, among others, the Cabinet Office, Home Office, and Department for International Development. Her enthusiasm for travel has taken her around the world several times, from Madagascar to the Galapagos, Guatemala to Zimbabwe, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. A playwright and screenwriter, she penned the feminist Shakespearean stage comedy NetherBard and cowrote the feature film Retreat. She lives in London and is the author of The Examiner, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, The Appeal, The Christmas Appeal, and The Twyford Code, which have sold over half a million copies worldwide. For more info on the book click HERE

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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: morning reading and loving the library Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: an update and discussion on the boss OUR summer TBR episode The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:28 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:54 - Artful Agenda 8:05 - Our Current Reads 8:24 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett (Meredith, pre-order, releases Sept. 10, 2024) 10:07 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 13:15 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett (Blackwell's link, pre-order, releases Aug. 29, 2024) 14:15 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 14:16 - The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett 14:50 - Search by Michelle Huneven 15:41 - Water by John Boyne (Kaytee, amazon link) 16:06 - Earth by John Boyne (amazon link) 16:08 - Fire by John Boyne (Blackwell's link - preorder releases Nov 7 2024) 17:57 - The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne 19:12 - A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver (Meredith) 23:46 - The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rosen (Kaytee - “It was not obvious to me at the time from looking at the cover that this was actually only two authors, one with four names. Any inaccuracies are my own, but the opinions on the book stand!”) 23:56 - libro.fm 27:21 - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Meredith, boss my TBR update) 28:06 - Circe by Madeline Miller 31:43 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 31:44 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati 33:33 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory (Kaytee, boss my TBR update) 40:00 - Deep Dive: Our Experiences with Boss OUR TBR 41:29 - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 41:30 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 41:31 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 51:21 - Faebound by Saara El-Arifi 52:41 - Currently Reading Patreon 53:07 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:22 - The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher 53:32 - I wish that everyone would read The Home Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher (Meredith) 56:37 - I wish for reading recs that pair well with the show Our Flag Means Death (Kaytee)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL comes to us from The King's English Bookshop in Utah! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah -  romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan P. Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Do you need some distractions during vacation travel or while lying directly under your A/C unit and sweating? It's time for The Modern Law Library's summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes with current relevance. As states navigate a post-Dobbs world, a series of federal and state regulations known as Comstock Laws are being discussed as avenues to further restrict access to abortion drugs and birth control. In 2018, with Roe v. Wade still the law of the land, Rawles and Amy Werbel discussed the fiery namesake of those laws and Werbel's book Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. It sheds light on how a 19th-century U.S. Postal Service agent funded by the Young Men's Christian Association created obscenity restrictions so sweeping that medical textbooks were seized and destroyed for displaying anatomical diagrams. Rawles also shares some favorites from what she's been reading and listening to since our 2023 year-end pop culture picks episode. If you have your own favorite reads so far in 2024, send your recommendations to books@abajournal.com with a brief description, and we may choose to highlight them on our social media. Mentioned in the episode: BOOKS The Three Dahlias, A Very Lively Murder and Seven Lively Suspects by Katy Watson The Appeal and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day, by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentlemen Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail, by Stephen J. Bown PODCASTS Cocaine & Rhinestones Beyond the Breakers Reformed Rakes Talk Justice

Do you need some distractions during vacation travel or while lying directly under your A/C unit and sweating? It's time for The Modern Law Library's summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes with current relevance. As states navigate a post-Dobbs world, a series of federal and state regulations known as Comstock Laws are being discussed as avenues to further restrict access to abortion drugs and birth control. In 2018, with Roe v. Wade still the law of the land, Rawles and Amy Werbel discussed the fiery namesake of those laws and Werbel's book Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. It sheds light on how a 19th-century U.S. Postal Service agent funded by the Young Men's Christian Association created obscenity restrictions so sweeping that medical textbooks were seized and destroyed for displaying anatomical diagrams. Rawles also shares some favorites from what she's been reading and listening to since our 2023 year-end pop culture picks episode. If you have your own favorite reads so far in 2024, send your recommendations to books@abajournal.com with a brief description, and we may choose to highlight them on our social media. Mentioned in the episode: BOOKS The Three Dahlias, A Very Lively Murder and Seven Lively Suspects by Katy Watson The Appeal and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day, by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentlemen Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail, by Stephen J. Bown PODCASTS Cocaine & Rhinestones Beyond the Breakers Reformed Rakes Talk Justice

Do you need some distractions during vacation travel or while lying directly under your A/C unit and sweating? It's time for The Modern Law Library's summer recommendations episode, in which host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes with current relevance. As states navigate a post-Dobbs world, a series of federal and state regulations known as Comstock Laws are being discussed as avenues to further restrict access to abortion drugs and birth control. In 2018, with Roe v. Wade still the law of the land, Rawles and Amy Werbel discussed the fiery namesake of those laws and Werbel's book Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. It sheds light on how a 19th-century U.S. Postal Service agent funded by the Young Men's Christian Association created obscenity restrictions so sweeping that medical textbooks were seized and destroyed for displaying anatomical diagrams. Rawles also shares some favorites from what she's been reading and listening to since our 2023 year-end pop culture picks episode. If you have your own favorite reads so far in 2024, send your recommendations to books@abajournal.com with a brief description, and we may choose to highlight them on our social media. Mentioned in the episode: BOOKS The Three Dahlias, A Very Lively Murder and Seven Lively Suspects by Katy Watson The Appeal and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day, by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentlemen Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail, by Stephen J. Bown PODCASTS Cocaine & Rhinestones Beyond the Breakers Reformed Rakes Talk Justice

Janice Hallett has created three of the most inventive crime books of recent years. When I first started reading ‘The Appeal' I was a bit dubious. How could a crime novel with big characters really be told through emails and messages?Then I got into the book…Next came The Twyford Code with a main character, a prisoner Steve Smith who can neither read nor write, who reveals his story through transcripts of audio recordings. It is GENIUS!And now there is the Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, told through research papers left by a journalist investigating a cult. Another triumph.In this episode Janice talks of how she is inspired by true crime, how she never plots her books and how her previous careers as a screenwriter and speechwriter have helped her as a fiction writer.To find out more about Janice and her books, click here.Her latest book, The Examiner, will be available from August 29th. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertmurphy.substack.com/subscribe

It's the 200th episode of Triple Click, and to celebrate, it's time for a mailbag! The gang answers listener questions such as "could we ever see gambling in video games?" and "are games really a waste of time?"One More Thing:Kirk: “Behind F1's Velvet Curtain” by Kate Wagner Maddy: Sailor MoonJason: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettLINKS:“Behind F1's Velvet Curtain” by Kate Wagner, preserved in archive form: https://web.archive.org/web/20240301170542/https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a46975496/behind-f1-velvet-curtain/ and at Escape Collective: https://escapecollective.com/behind-f1s-velvet-curtain/Triple Click LIVE in LA! Saturday, June 8, 6:30PM at the Teagram Ballroom: https://teragramballroom.com/tm-event/triple-click-podcast/Preorder Jason's Book! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcast Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith's annual CR get together The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  :10 Bite Size Intro 2:33 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:09 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 5:02 - Puzzle Board (Amazon link for something similar, the Aldi one does not have an online link) 6:19 - Talking Scared podcast 7:23 - Talking Scared Ep. 176 8:43 - Our Current Reads 8:53 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola (Kaytee) 10:35 - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola 12:19 - No Way Out by Cara Hunter (Meredith, DI Adam Foley #3) 13:50 - Close to Home by Cara Hunter (Blackwell's link) 16:59 - Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Kaytee) 19:51 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 22:00 - A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke (Meredith) 23:51 - The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke 23:56 - The Nesting by C.J. Cooke 24:06 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 24:08 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 27:16 - I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong (Kaytee) 27:26 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 27:55 - Let Kaytee know if you have a copy of It's Not Exactly Rocket Science by Ed Yong!  33:28 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (Meredith) 35:08 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 41:17 - Deep Dive: Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish Retreat 46:12 - The King's English Bookshop 48:12 - Brady @booksbybrady on Instagram 49:00 - Currently Reading Patreon 53:08 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:14 - I wish that we could visit every Indie Press List bookstore in person, or even every potential IPL bookstore. (Kaytee) 54:53 - I co-sign a bookish friend's wish for a movie theater, but make it silent reading with snacks. (Meredith, thanks Julie Myers for the wish!) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. March's IPL comes to us from our Anchor store An Unlikely Story! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Janice Hallett's marvelous tale unfolds through a series of emails complete with verbal emojis— a narrator's challenge. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss this mystery about an investigation of a cult—the Alperton Angels. Kristin Atherton gives a smackdown performance as journalist and true-crime author Amanda Bailey. The narrators all help build up the tension at the heart of this mystery. A superbly choreographed performance and unforgettable ending. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Dreamscape Publishing, an independent audiobook publisher, produces and publishes award-winning and bestselling titles, including those from Lisa Jewell, Jeneva Rose, and Annie Ernaux. For more information and to see Dreamscape's entire catalog, visit dreamscapepublishing.com. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AUDIOFILE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The early part of a year can mean new books to read, or it can mean catching up on older ones we haven't gotten to yet. This week, Gilbert Cruz chats with the Book Review's Sarah Lyall and Sadie Stein about titles from both categories that have held their interest lately, including a 2022 biography of John Donne, a book about female artists who nurtured an interest in the supernatural, and the history of a Jim Crow-era mental asylum, along with a gripping new novel by Janice Hallett.“It's just so deft,” Stein says of Hallett's new thriller, “The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels.” “It's so funny. It seems like she's having a lot of fun. One thing I would say, and I don't think this is spoiling it, is, if there comes a moment when you think you might want to stop, keep going and trust her. I think it's rare to be able to say that with that level of confidence.”Here are the books discussed in this week's episode:“Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne,” by Katherine Rundell“The Other Side: A Story of Women in Art and the Spirit World,” by Jennifer Higgie“The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels,” by Janice Hallett“Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” by Antonia Hylton(Briefly mentioned: "You Dreamed of Empires," by Álvaro Enrigue, "Beautyland," by Marie-Helene Bertino, and "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar.)

Charlie talks with British mystery writer Janice Hallett about her novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. They discuss writing in the documentary form, cold cases, religion, cults, classic mysteries, journalistic ethics, and much more.

Avid mystery fans are familiar with the expectations of the genre. Occasionally, an author will try something new and delight fans in the process. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that bend genre conventions.DiscussedWrong Place Wrong Time (2023) Gillian McAllisterLove Letters Between a Nobleman and his Sister written (1684) Aphra BehnDracula (1897) Bram StokerWoman in White (1859) Wilkie CollinsA Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) Holly JacksonThe Christmas Appeal (2023) Janice HalletThe Appeal (2021) Janice HallettThe Woman in the Library (2022) Sulari GentillThe Documents in the Case (1930) Dorothy L. SayersInk Black Heart (2022) Robert GalbraithThe Block Party: A Novel (2023) Jamie DaySecurity (2016) Gina WohlsdorfMurder in the Family (2023) Cara HunterTell Me What Really Happened (2023) Chelsea SedotiThe Twyford Code (2022) Janice HallettThe Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels (2023) Janice HallettSliding Doors (1998) filmGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) filmFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Join the Clued in Cartel: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/Transcript

A fun chat with Janice Hallett all about her new novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, how she makes her writing difficult on herself, letting her characters breathe, and tips on exfoliation. Plus – Dave is back (and bewildered) in Andrew's basement, Laura is into winter gardening, and Andrew is on warning at … Continue reading Ep. 240 Crime & Exfoliation With Janice Hallett

Barbara Peters in conversation with Janice Hallett

Mystery always likes a new subgenre to keep things interesting, and over the past few years, a reimagining of ‘found footage' storytelling has been working its way to the core of the whodunnit, championed by one author in particular. You're listening to Death of the Reader, it's review season, and breaking ground on our single digit recommendations is Janice Hallet, with her 2023 novel ‘The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'.

Janice Hallett is a former magazine editor, award-winning journalist, and government communications writer. She wrote articles and speeches for, among others, the Cabinet Office, Home Office, and Department for International Development. Her enthusiasm for travel has taken her around the world several times, from Madagascar to the Galapagos, Guatemala to Zimbabwe, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. A playwright and screenwriter, she penned the feminist Shakespearean stage comedy NetherBard and cowrote the feature film Retreat. She lives in London and is the author of The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, The Appeal, The Christmas Appeal, and The Twyford Code.

Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #167: Dark Adult Fiction Coming Out January 2024 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Anna O, by Matthew Blake (Jan 2) https://amzn.to/4aUDAZV   The Atlas Complex, by Olivie Blake (Jan 9) https://amzn.to/49izNog   The City of Stardust, by Georgia Summers (Jan 30) https://amzn.to/3QRZIw1   The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years: A Novel, by Shubnum Khan (January 9) https://amzn.to/47AGK2g   Eye of a Little God, by A.J. Steiger (Jan 2) https://amzn.to/40mFZaC   Exordia, by Seth Dickinson (January 23) https://amzn.to/414xMIH   The Fury, by Alex Michaelides (January 16) https://amzn.to/3TPc8Xp   Gothikana by RuNyx (Jan 23) https://amzn.to/3seZHbV   The Heiress, by Rachel Hawkins (Jan 9) https://amzn.to/3tYVYj4   The House of Last Resort, by Christopher Golden (Jan 30) https://amzn.to/47bhOPj   The Last Immortal, by Natalie Gibson (Jan 23) https://amzn.to/3SqBk5E   Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge, by Lizzie Pook (Jan 16) https://amzn.to/3Smvylp   Midnight on Beacon Street: A Novel, by Emily Ruth Verona (January 30) https://amzn.to/476IK1x   The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, by Janice Hallett (Jan 23) https://amzn.to/3u6kcYD   The Parliament, by Aimee Pokwatka (Jan 16) https://amzn.to/49hZ4Po   Rosemary's Baby (Reprint, with Chuck Palahniuk foreword), by Ira Levin (Jan 9)  https://amzn.to/40otxHj   Sanctuary of the Shadow, by Aurora Ascher (January 9) https://amzn.to/3TwKE8s   Sons of Darkness, by Gourav Mohanty (January 9) https://amzn.to/47cy1m9   Where You End, by Abbott Kahler (Jan 16) https://amzn.to/45X2t3a   Wild Magic, by Alexandra Ivy (Jan 2) https://amzn.to/3tuk6dL   Womb City, by Tlotlo Tsamaase (Jan 23) https://amzn.to/46W7bzE   Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel:  https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary

Matt Cain is an author, broadcaster and former journalist. He was Channel 4's first Culture Editor, Editor in Chief of Attitude magazine and currently a presenter for Virgin Radio Pride UK. He grew up in Bolton in England's north and now lives in London. Today, we're discussing his upcoming novel, One Love. Our interview begins at 28.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne*Holly Bourne's latest YA novel takes the pressures of social media and society and notches it up in an intense dystopian exploration of feminism. Thank you to Usborne Books for sending copies for review. Michelle recommends: Weyward by Emilia HartA gripping and emotional story of three generations of women told through alternating timelines. We don't often share interviews ahead of publication, but if you're in the UK and would like to pre-order a signed copy, you can do so through Gay's the Word or Gay Pride Shop. In this interview, we chat about:Why One Love is a slight departure from Matt's previous two novels Exploring class, straight-passing privilege and intersectionality through main characters Danny and GuyEncouraging and allowing people to change their mindsBody image in the queer communityCrowdfunding Matt's novel The Madonna of Bolton and overcoming prejudice in publishingLayton Williams, who recorded the audiobook for Albert Entwhistle, and Nikita on Strictly Come Dancing 2023 and breaking barriers for future generationsBooks and other things mentioned:Only Ever Yours by Louise O'NeillThe Burning by Laura BatesThe Curious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettThe Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett (listen to our interview)The Flat Share by Beth O'LearyPromising Young Woman (film)Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamThe Somerton ManThe mystery of The Somerton Man finally solved after 70 yearsI'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraThe Longest Shadow (TV series)Happy Head by Josh Silver (listen to our interview)One Day by David NichollsWild Things by Laura Kay (and check out our episodes here and here)Upper...

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2024. Mary's Selections: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar You Only Call When You're In Trouble by Stephen McCauley Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Family Family by Laurie Frankel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett Splinters by Leslie Jamison Bunyan and Henry by Mark Cecil Say Hello To My Little Friend by Jennine Capo Crucet A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke Pamela's Selections: The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan  True North by Andrew Graff The Still Point by Tammy Greenwood Where Rivers Part by Kao Kalia Yang The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth  Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt Clear by Carys Davies Pamela's Shoutouts: The Young of Other Animals by Chris Cander, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Mary's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Pamela's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET (podcast on Sundays). This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels" by Janice Hallett.

What does a community theater production of Jack and the Beanstalk have in common with the Commedia dell'arte and what does either have to do with murder? Tune in to my chat with author Janice Hallett to find out. Janice joins me in the corner to talk about The Christmas Appeal, her Christmas novella, and the soon-to-be-released in the US, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Learn about epistolary novels and how Janice brought a 400-year-old literary tradition into the 21st century. Hear how writing for the government prepared her to write crime fiction. And find out if Janice is a plotter or a pantser. Plus, get a hint about what comes after The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Janice on Instagram at @janice.hallett and on X as @JaniceHallett Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ⁠https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/⁠ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web ⁠https://alexiagordon.net/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

What does a community theater production of Jack and the Beanstalk have in common with the Commedia dell'arte and what does either have to do with murder? Tune in to my chat with author Janice Hallett to find out. Janice joins me in the corner to talk about The Christmas Appeal, her Christmas novella, and the soon-to-be released in the US, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Learn about epistolary novels and how Janice brought a 400-year-old literary tradition into the 21st century. Hear how writing for the government prepared her to write crime fiction. And find out if Janice is a plotter or a pantser. Plus, get a hint about what comes after The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Janice on Instagram at @janice.hallett and on X as @JaniceHallett   Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ⁠https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/⁠   Find me, your podcast host, at: Web ⁠https://alexiagordon.net/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

What does a community theater production of Jack and the Beanstalk have in common with the Commedia dell'arte and what does either have to do with murder? Tune in to my chat with author Janice Hallett to find out. Janice joins me in the corner to talk about The Christmas Appeal, her Christmas novella, and the soon-to-be-released in the US, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Learn about epistolary novels and how Janice brought a 400-year-old literary tradition into the 21st century. Hear how writing for the government prepared her to write crime fiction. And find out if Janice is a plotter or a pantser. Plus, get a hint about what comes after The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Listen to the Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Janice on Instagram at @janice.hallett and on X as @JaniceHallett Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: ⁠https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/⁠ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web ⁠https://alexiagordon.net/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

This week we catch you up on what we've been reading lately, Toni has her usual selection of fantasy and romance, meanwhile, Tali brings you a little bit of cannibals, classics and crime!Toni's readsDivine Rivals by Rebecca RossCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasA Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. KingfisherLedge by Stacey McEwanTali's readsHolly by Stephen KingExquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. BriteThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonCarmilla by Sheridan Le FanuMurder in the family by Cara HunterThe Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettOur links:SUBMIT YOUR 100TH EPISODE Q&A QUESTIONS HERE: https://lazybookloverspodcast.wordpress.com/100th-episode-qa/(Follow our reads on Storygraph or the Lazy Book Lovers shop front on Bookshop.org)Like, Download, Subscribe!Our links: https://lazybooklovers.carrd.co/Jingle: One Fine Day by Podcast.

Janice Hallett is the author of three best-selling novels. Her debut, The Appeal, was awarded the CWA Debut Dagger of 2021. Her second novel, The Twyford Code, was named Crime & Thriller Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023. The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels was an instant Times and Sunday Times bestseller on its launch in January 2023. Janice is a former magazine editor, award-winning journalist, and government communications writer. As a playwright and screenwriter, she penned the feminist Shakespearean stage comedy NetherBard and co-wrote the feature film Retreat. Today, we're discussing her festive novella returning to the world of her debut: The Christmas Appeal. Our interview begins at 21:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin has been shimmying away in Jersey Boys and hasn't had time to read much, so instead, Michelle is giving two recommendations for the week. Michelle recommends: Strong Female Character by Fern BradyThis memoir is, at times, tough to read because it is unflinchingly honest. Fern was told she 'couldn't be autistic' because she had boyfriends and made eye contact – but this book explores the ways that being female has got in the way of an autism diagnosis and how understanding herself as autistic has helped her understand herself better. Michelle recommends: The Schoolhouse by Sophie WardThis literary thriller introduces us to Isobel – a woman who lives an isolated life and feels safe in her routines. When she gets a letter from an old teacher and a local schoolgirl goes missing, it sends her spiralling into the memories of a traumatic experience at an experimental school from the 1970s. The story dips between the present investigation in 1990 and Isobel's diary entries from 1975. In this interview, we chat about:Janice's almost accidental turn to book publishing after a decade of trying to get a screenwriting career off the ground – and how this inspired The Appeal's groundbreaking formatThe joy of community theatre and how it's shaped Janice's lifeHow Janice plans and writes her novelsRevisiting the world of Lockwood for The Christmas AppealA little teaser for Janice's 2024 novel, The ExaminerHow Janice feels about the success of her books after so many years of screenwritingBooks and other things mentioned:Maisie Peters in her Wembley era (like it's hard)Book Bar (follow them here!)Cool Story Podcast by Bridie Jabor and Bri Lee (discussing The Fraud by Zadie Smith)Treason (musical production)Partygate (TV series)Attachments by Rainbow RowellFollow @janice.hallett on InstagramThe Christmas Appeal is available now. Thank you to Viper Books for sending us copies of the book to read in preparation for the interview....

Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels – a cult who brainwashed a teenager and convinced her that her baby was the anti-Christ. But 18 years later, two competing true crime authors are quickly discovering all is not what it seemed. Author Janice Hallett joins Richard and Judy to explain why she felt so comfortable writing The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels as a series of email and WhatsApp exchanges, and why these interactions are such a great way to get to the heart of a character. They also discuss what makes a compelling cult leader, and how the themes Janice explores in the novel are evident in our everyday lives too. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Autumn Book Club collection, and use the code autumn10 for a 10% discount.

Welcome to series 10, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we're talking about The Importance of Festivals with thriller author Alex North. Here are the books we recommend on today's show:Alex's recommendations:The Grief House by Rebecca ThornBlood Like Mine by Stuart NevilleAll of Us Are Broken by Fiona CumminsNikki's recommendations: Leave No Trace by Jo CallaghanLauren's recommendations:Home by Cailean Stead The Mysterious Case of The Alperton Angels

Would some useful coaching questions help you get over your overwhelm and stop you feeling stuck with your writing? Get a pen and paper for this episode, and jot down the questions - if you want to go straight to the questions, start at 11:00 minutes into the episode.We get into how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs comes into our writing, and how we can use it to help us as a writer, along with those coaching questions that work in the context of the hierarchy.Here's a  link to each of the things I mention in the episodeDescription of Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsA book I get lost in: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettEpisode 4 of Write, Damn It! - Writing With the Seasons of LifeIf you would like to show your love for the podcast, please consider buying me a coffee through BuyMeACoffee.com. This gives you an opportunity to make a small, one-off donation - you are not committed to regular payments. Making the podcast earns me no money, and in fact costs me a fair bit, but I do it for the love, and because I have such fun talking with wonderful authors. Even if you can't afford to buy me a coffee, simply letting me know that you love the podcast means a lot to me. Please take a moment to leave a star rating, write a review, or share the episode with others you know who will benefit from listening in, or you can tag me in social media when you share an episode that you love with your followers.My website is http://www.zoerichards.co.uk and you can access the FREE Mini Reboot through this link.You can find me on TwiX and Instagram as @zoerichardsukAnd finally my debut novel, Garden of Her Heart, is published 20th June 2024. You can pre-order here or if you are on NetGalley you can request an ARC (advance reader copy) here.Happy writing, and may the words flow for you.

Welcome to series 9, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We're chatting to Imran Mahmood about his latest novel, All I Said Was True, and our topic today is “It's All Smoke and Mirrors,” which is about how far we can get away with our characters misleading the reader.Here are the books we recommend on today's show:Imran:The Square of Sevens by Laura Shephard-Robinson (narrated by Imogen Wilde)Black Thorn by Sarah Hilary The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice HallettThe Misper by Kate LondonLesley's recommendations:Notes on a disappearance by B.P. Walters (Out in October 2023)The Babysitter by Emma Curtis (Out in October 2023)Lauren's recommendations:All I Said Was True by Imran Mahmood The Babysitter by Emma Curtis (Out in October 2023)

We discuss chapters 6-8 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Amanda Bailey's toying with Oliver Menzies has taken the investigation to a new extreme. Oliver's delusions are pushing him to action, and as Amanda approaches the actual truth, he fabricates a whole new one, and takes action. How do the disparate pieces of both fact and fiction collide in the ominous night that became the Alperton Angels suicide? Only a few players know all, and they will not let their work be undone so lightly. We're also joined by Janice herself to talk a bit about the construction of the novel, the inspiration behind the characters, and how we view all-powerful entities. Also check out Janice's article on True Crime writers in The Guardian. Thank you to Viper Books for their assistance in arranging our interview with Janice.

The Silence Project, Carole Hailey  A powerful debut novel that explores a complex mother-daughter relationship. What is it like to be the daughter of a woman who started a cult that changed the world?  Monster. Martyr. Mother.  On Emilia Morris's thirteenth birthday, her mother Rachel moves into a tent at the bottom of their garden. From that day on, she never says another word. Inspired by her vow of silence, other women join her and together they build the Community. Eight years later, Rachel and thousands of her followers around the world burn themselves to death.    The Mysterious case of the Alperton Angels, Janice Halley  Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult-like group who were convinced one of their member's babies was the anti-Christ, and they had a divine mission to kill it - until the baby's mother, Holly, came to her senses and called the police.   The Angels committed suicide rather than go to prison, and Holly - and the baby - disappeared into the care system.   Nearly two decades later, true-crime author Amanda Bailey is writing a book on the Angels.   The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed - if Amanda can find them, it will be the true-crime scoop of the year, and will save her flagging career  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to series 8, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We're chatting to the fabulous Louise Swanson (also known as Louise Beech) about her novel End Of Story and our topic for today is ‘The Power of Storytelling'Don't forget to check out our minisodes for this series, which is on Social Media for Authors with social media strategist, Zoe Lea.  Here are the books we recommend on today's show:Louise's book recommendations: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (out now)The Beach Party by Nikki Smith (out 06 July)I'll be gone in the dark by Michele McNamara (out now) Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward (out 20 April) Lesley's recommendations:My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa Moshfegh (out now)All of Us are Broken by Fiona Cummins (out 20 July) Nikki's recommendations: The Fields by Erin Young (out now)

We discuss chapters 3-5 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Oliver Menzies grows increasingly unhinged as Amanda Bailey tries to keep her investigation of the Alperton Angels as close to the rails as it can hurtle. Outside threats and late-night interrogations grow more menacing, the voices of past writers grow louder, and Ellie Cooper sits petrified on the fences. Will Amanda get the truth, or will getting close enough to it be her demise? We're also joined by Ashley Kalagian Blunt to talk about her new crime thriller, 'Dark Mode', hours before its' Sydney Launch. Isolated from the internet, Reagan Carsen is afraid her past has come back to haunt her when a severed corpse that looks just like her is left on the street outside her apartment. We talk all about technology and imagery. Thank you to Ultimo Press for providing copies of 'Dark Mode' and arranging our interview with Ashley.

We discuss chapters 1-2 of Janice Hallett's bizarre media-meta-fiction 'Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'. Journalist and true crime author Amanda Bailey is on the hunt for a new story. Her editors put her onto the case of the Alperton Angels, a perplexing cult-suicide from the early 2000s involving ritual sacrifice and a missing baby. As Amanda begins to work through her wishlist of interviewees for the novel, her old arch rival Oliver Menzies shows up investigating the same case, and the two are forced to work together on the tapestry of conspiracy behind the case. We see the case through the text logs and transcripts of conversations as the narrative is sculpted out in the atmosphere between the hard journalistic fact. In the spirit of strange structures, we're joined by author Ben Hobson to talk about his etched-in-stone Aussie-Outback-western 'The Death of John Lacey', and the motivating factors behind both his narrative choices, and how threatening the reader with a thoughtfully off-kilter structure can impact the feel of a book. Thank you to ABC Radio National and Allen & Unwin for providing copies of 'The Death of John Lacey'. You can catch Herds on 'The Bookshelf' on ABC Radio National discussing the book here.

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett. This is ingeniously done with enough clues and twists and turns to really keep the reader on their toes. The Alperton Angels were a cult-like group who were convinced that one of their member's babies was the anti Christ and they had a divine mission to do away with it – until the baby's mother came to her senses and called the police, whereupon the Angels committed suicide and the baby disappeared into the care system. Nearly 20 years later, true-crime author Amanda Bailey is writing a book on the Angels. The Alperton baby has turned eighteen and can finally be interviewed - if Amanda can find them, it will be the true-crime scoop of the year, and will save her flagging career. But rival author Oliver Menzies is just as smart, better connected, and is also on the baby's trail. As they're forced to collaborate, they realise that what everyone thinks they know about the Angels is wrong, and the truth is something much darker and stranger than they'd ever imagined. I really enjoyed it.  The Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe.  Subtitled An epic tale of the Chinatown underworld and the American dream.  In 1993 a rust bucket of a ship called Golden Venture ran aground off the coast of New York City with 300 illegal Chinese migrants on board. The story of their journey to the US is riveting, along with that of the snakeheads who paved their way – snakeheads being human smugglers who charge desperate people tens of thousands of dollars to get to a new life, and in the 1990s Sister Ping was one of the biggest and most active. This is a story of international intrigue, ruthless and opportunistic criminals operating across many borders, and the authorities who tried to bring them to justice.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January really is kicking off with a bang in this episode where Jess and Lauren interview Janice Hallet, best selling author of The Appeal, on her latest mystery novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. Tune in to hear a no spoiler discussion on all three of her incredible books. This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club, a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at www.rarebirdsbooks.com Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallet The Appeal by Janice Hallet The Twyforde Code by Janice Hallet The Maiden by Kate Foster Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: hello@bookreccos.com Website: www.bookreccos.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos"

After a varied writing career including speech writing, journalism and screen writing, Janice Hallett turned to crime fiction and became a best-selling author that completely turned the genre on its head. Using transcripts, messages, emails, letters and articles, Janice's novels weave intricate, humourous and clever tales of murder and mystery. It was such a delight to take a deep dive with her into her writing process and how her varied experience as a writer informs how she approaches novels.The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels is out January 19thLinksThe Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels - Janice HallettThe Twyford Code - Janice Hallett The Appeal - Janice HallettYou can find Janice Hallett on Twitter @JaniceHallettYou can find Penny on Instagram @pennywincerYou can sign up to Penny's weekly writing newsletter here - pennywincerwrites.com

I interview C J Tudor about her latest book “The Drift” and also review “The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett and “Cold People” by Tom Rob Smith. Plus I also review “The Poetry Pharmacy” & “The Poetry Pharmacy Returns” by William Sieghart and “Geiger” by Gustaf Skordeman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Times Bestselling Author Janice Hallett. Author of THE APPEAL, THE TWYFORD CODE and THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE ALPERTON ANGELS.Janice chats about:her background in magazines and writing speeches for politiciansamateur dramaticshow changing a books cover can be a gamechangerreverse engineering plotthe dangers of writing on a laptopGuest: Janice Hallet Twitter: @JaniceHallett Instagram: @janice.hallett Books: The Appeal by Janice Hallett , The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett, The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (pre-order for Jan 2023) Host: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books:The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family by Kate Sawyer Janice's recommendations: A book for fans of Janice's books: Life After Life by Tony Parker (seems to be out if print but available secondhand on various resale sites) Books that Janice has always loved: The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks & Behind The Scenes At The Museum by Kate Atkinson Books coming soon or recently released that Janice recommends: Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard & The Maiden by Kate Foster Novel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.