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On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: a collective search and a reading life realization Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how grief affects reading The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down! We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!* . . . . 1:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:38 - Thriftbooks.com 3:31 - Trope Thursday with Bunmi is a Currently Reading Patreon benefit 5:46 - The Comfort Book by Matt Haig 8:04 - Candice on Bookstagram 8:20 - Current Reads 8:27 - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Mary) 9:18 - Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto 10:54 - Well, That was Unexpected by Jessie Q. Sutanto 11:54 - The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama (Kaytee) 12:05 - Becoming by Michelle Obama 15:45 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Mary) 15:51 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 18:22 - @pieladybooks Instagram 18:58 - Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (Kaytee) 19:07 - Elizabeth Barnhill @wacoreads on Instagram 21:52 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (Mary) - while this title isn't available pretty much anywhere, it is at many libraries, including Hoopla 25:17 - Libro FM 26:38 - Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J Ryan Stradal (Kaytee) 30:27 - How Grief Changes Reading 32:39 - Harry Potter by JK Rowling 33:52 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell 34:00 - A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell #8) 36:33 - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jessie Q Sutanto 36:48 - The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert 37:47 - A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis 46:13 - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottleib 46:20 - Tell Me More by Kelli Corrigan 46:43 - Healing After Loss by Martha Hickman 47:10 - Good Mourning Podcast and Instagram and upcoming book 47:27 - Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan 47:33 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith 48:19 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:31 - I wish everyone would approach their reading slumps with grace and kindness (Mary) 49:55 - I wish for readers to add these events to their calendars (Kaytee) 50:12 - April 23rd is World Book Day 50:37 - April 29th is Independent Bookstore Day Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading
Happy Last Episode of 2022. Can you all believe another year is already over!?!? I absolutely can not! This has been a year of epic firsts, lots of bookish travel, and tons of new friendships. This year was truly one for the history book for this little podcast and I can not wait to see what next year has in store, but for now, let's hang out while I recap all our favorite for the year and talk about plans for 2023. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love over the last year! It means the world to me and I could not do this without you all! Hope you had a Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year! Favorite Interviews: Christina Lauren, Sophie Irwin, Sarah Pearse, Ali Hazelwood, Jasmine Guillory, Amy E. Reichert, Louise Kennedy, KC Smith Favorite Businesses: Starlight Reads Co, Smiles and Light (BookishBanter10), Book Babe Designs, Steeped in Lore Shout Outs: @The.Biblovert.Podcast, @CoopReads, @BeachBayBooks, @bookshelfbinge, @mollysmilesreads, @shayealexabk, @Booksaremythirdplace @Danie_Reads, @TheBookishCamper, @interview.with.a.reader Episodes Mentioned: Apollycon Recap, Chat with @BooksDaniReads, SJM World Recap with @PeachQueenCosplay This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support
We are so happy to welcome author Amy E. Reichert to the podcast! She has a number of beautiful novels (all featuring wonderful food writing), her latest being Once Upon a December, a holiday romance featuring a magical Christmas market, a steamy romance, and—of course—gorgeous holiday treats. We also talk about food writing and best how to make it work (what book isn't better with gorgeous food?), world building in (mostly) contemporary settings, and what special elements you need if you want your holiday work to be successful. Amy E. Reichert, author of six novels, loves to write stories that end well with characters you'd invite to dinner. A wife, mom, amateur chef, Fix-It Mistress, a volunteer baby snuggler, and cider enthusiast, she earned her MA in English Literature and serves on her library's board of directors. She's a member of Tall Poppy Writers. She is the author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie, The Simplicity of Cider, and The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go, and more. Learn more about her here: https://www.amyereichert.com/
This week on the KPL podcast we have returning guest Amy E. Reichert. We discussed her new book, Once Upon a December, Henry Cavill, food, holiday movies, and books. It's a fun light hearted episode to get you in the holiday mood.1. All I want for Christmas by Maggie Knox2. A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams3. Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss4. The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo
The Book: Once Upon A DecemberThe drink: Mulled wine but really a third cup of coffeeFavorite Line: Christmas wasn't a place or a season or a time. Christmas was a state of mind. Amy writes what I call modern, midwestern folk lore. The combination of her Milwaukee setting, earnest and good people, delicious food and magic is absolute catnip! This is a fabulous, timeless Holiday Romance. She's also one of those people who - you might have never met - but it feels like you've known her a long time. A one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in this new romance from the author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club.With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn't just a seasonal specialty—it's a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra's yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She's ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery. For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He's never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he's been missing outside of the festive red brick alley. After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they're feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
Welcome to this week's episode, an interview with the lovely Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December! We had such a blast chatting about Christmas traditions, Thanksgiving romances, and our favorite Christmas reads! Hope this episode helps you get in the Holiday sprit! Check out Amy E. Reichert on Instagram and her website here! Books mentioned in this episode: Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Serria Simone, The Holiday Switch by Tiff Marcelo, Meet me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss, A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox, Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert, The Optimist Guide to Letting Go by Amy E. Reichert. This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support
Welcome to episode 54 of the Stories to Love podcast. My guest today is author Amy E. Reichert.Amy E. Reichert, author of six novels, loves to write stories that end well with characters you'd invite to dinner. Her writing has been called “Charming,” by People, a “Book you won't be able to put down,” by Cosmopolitan, “This will give you more fuzzy feelings than you can count,” by Redbook, and “Light, funny, and easily digestible…worthy of second helpings,” by Real Simple. Amy earned her MA in English Literature, honed her writing and editing skills as a technical writer for many years, and now serves on her library's board of directors. She's a wife, mom, amateur chef, volunteer baby snuggler, and cider enthusiast.In this episode, we talk about her most recent release, ONCE UPON A DECEMBER, and her world building of the Julemarked. Contemporary world building is so interesting to me, and you'll listen to me come right back to the details on how she created this magical Christmas market. We also talked about the journey of her writing that incorporated more and more magic, using food as part of the theme, and the challenge of writing a romance between two nice people.Amy and I have been friends for a long time, and I loved chatting with her. And, as a follow up—you will be glad to know that Amy has her Kringle recipe up on her website!I appreciate all who have subscribed! If you haven't, please do, and leave a rating when you can. If you'd like to support this podcast, please grab a book for you or a friend on my website at tifmarcelo.com. Links discussed:O&H bakery in RancineA Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra SimoneSteering the Craft Ursula K Le GuinThe Chosen Ones Veronica RothNote: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions
This week Amy E. Reichert joined us to talk about ONCE UPON A DECEMBER! Find out more about this wonderful Christmas romance at https://www.amyereichert.com/ and follow Amy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/aereichert and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amyereichert/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: THE KINDRED SPIRITS SUPPER CLUB by Amy E. Reichert THE OPTIMIST'S GUIDE TO LETTING GO by Amy E. Reichert
In this special holiday episode, Amy and I discuss her family's holiday traditions and her recommended holiday reads, what makes a good holiday rom-com, tropes in the romance genre, fairy food, the allure of holiday music, and much more. Amy's recommended holiday reads are: All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss A Very Merry Bromance by Lissa Kay Adams Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Listen to Astra Snow's Holiday Playlist on Apple Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sabrina Monroe prefers her life in the city, far from her family and the family secret. Yet, when she loses her journalism job and has a credit card bill that's reaching closer and closer to its limit, she has no choice but to return to the Wisconsin Dells. For Sabrina, returning home means more than just her family—it means returning to the place where she was continually bullied throughout her childhood, and the place of her family's secret: The Monroe family women can see ghosts.
Speech and Communications Coach Tiffany Foote joins us to share her insights into how you can have fearless and engaging presentations. Tiffany, who earned her "Fearless Millennial" title in her workplace, has personally conquered her own fear of public speaking and now enjoys helping others to do the same. She focuses on practical tips that you can put to immediate use. Listen and learn how you can: *Keep nervousness in perspective *Choose clothing that boosts your confidence *Gesture comfortably to encourage audience attention *Reel in an unwieldy audience *Avoid coming across as manipulative *Use stories and examples to make boring materials come alive for your audience *Develop and deliver engaging virtual presentations *And more! Tiffany's nightstand picks: in addition to her dog's leash and the lamp that Tiffany DIY'd during Covid, Tiffany's book pick is "The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go" by Amy E. Reichert. Find out more about Tiffany and her work at: https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/thefearlessmillennial
Laughter and love is in store this week on the KPL Podcast! We are joined by author Colleen Oakley in a discussion about her latest beach-read-page-turner "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island." Then Ryan reviews one of Jigisha's favorite Rom-Coms, 13 Going on 30. This, romantic comedy recommendations, and much more! Happy listening! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgwww.colleenoakley.com1. The Other Black Girl by Dalila Zakiya Harris2. The Social Graces by Renee Rosen3. The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
Amy E. Reichert is an author, wife, mom, Wisconsinite, amateur chef, and cider enthusiast. She earned her MA in English Literature and serves on her library's board of directors. She's a member of Tall Poppy Writers. THE KINDRED SPIRITS SUPPER CLUB is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center and the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network proudly present executive director Jonathan Haupt in conversation with novelist Colleen Oakley, author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island. Oakley delivers an unforgettable love story about an eccentric community, a grieving widow, and an outsider who slowly learns that sometimes faith is more important than the facts. “An utterly charming story brimming with heart and humanity. This is the hopeful book we all need right now. I loved it!”—Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies That Bind "What's a town to do when a recent widow keeps talking to her husband that no one else can see? Follow along, of course. Colleen Oakley's captivating The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is populated with quirky characters that stole my heart. Make this your summer read and discover the joys of a delicious Frick Island cake, the sanctuary of a tight-knit community, and the hope of second chances.”—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake GUEST: Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch and Before I Go. Her books have been named best books by People, Us Weekly, Library Journal and Real Simple, and have been long-listed for the Southern Book Prize. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, four kids and the world's biggest lapdog. HOST: Jonathan Haupt is the executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center and co-editor of Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.
It's a Rom-Com filled episode this week on the KPL Podcast! Join Jigisha for a conversation with author Amy E. Reichert about her latest book "The Kindred Spirits Supper Club!" Then stick around as Jigisha and Ryan share a few of their favorite romantic comedy films. All this and more on KPL Podcast episode filled with love and laughter. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgRecommendations1. People we meet on vacation by Emily Henry2. Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin3. The Princess Bride4. Chocolat5. Scott Pilgrim vs the World6. Sliding Doors
After some kitchen appliance romance-related follow-up, Jess and Trisha return to the topic of romance covers and recommend some options for your #SpringIntoLoveBingo reading. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News Use #SpringIntoLoveBingo and #RomBkLove on Twitter as ways to find your next spring read! Don’t forget to send any questions or thoughts about Vivid by May 13 for our book club episode (which will drop Monday, May 17). This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Books Discussed Vivid by Beverly Jenkins The Lady’s Champion by Marie Lipscomb Touch Me by Alexandria House The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert Bear’s Gold by Yvette Hines In the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish The Hate Project by Kris Ripper (Quick note on this one: Jess mentioned that a character in this book was deceased, but that relative is actually in care.) Send us your thoughts on Vivid and whatever else you’re reading this spring! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Amy E. Reichert to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary career and new book THE KINDRED SPIRITS SUPPER CLUB.
Amy E. Reichert discusses her new book, the Tall Poppies, the Bloom Room, and why writers shouldn't ask Stephen King about querying.
At the end of every month, Annie and Chris sit down to talk about the books they read, and listener, it's the end of the month. Annie accidentally read to sort of a theme this month, and Chris doesn't think it's a coincidence. Also, we need to talk about the train. Annie read: + Save the Date by Morgan Matson + Marriage Vacation by "Pauline Brooks" + Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (on sale August 14) + The Witch Elm by Tana French (on sale October 9) + The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert + A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler (on sale October 16) + Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza + Beartown by Frederick Bakman + The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like a blow-by-blow account of a terrible wedding, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
Who: women's fiction author Amy E. Reichert Authors/ Books Discussed: Kristy Woodson Harvey, Simon and the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Kevin Kwan's Rich Asian series, Rainbow Rowell, Maria Semple, Karma Brown, Ready Player One, Oddity, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit Her latest release: The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go Find their books on my Goodreads Women With Books Bookshelf Links: Amy's website w/ recipes and photos of her dog: http://www.amyereichert.com/ Buy me a coffee! Support the Podcast at www.Ko-fi.com/womenwithbookspodcast MY COVER REVEAL of THE ROYAL RUNAWAY! PRE-ORDER THE ROYAL RUNAWAY! Subscribe to the Women With Books newsletter (With extra Q&A from the guests!) Friend me on Goodreads! Check out the new HBIC Nation Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2FunNkQ Google Play: http://bit.ly/2DP6jDs Online: https://hbicnation.com/hbic-nation-podcast/ THANK YOU FOR LEAVING A REVIEW SO THAT READERS CAN FIND THIS SHOW. XOXOX ***à> Here’s our Phone number to leave a message or (enthusiastic) review/ comment on a book: (435) 565-1523 "If you get hungry I apologize."
Book Hype hosts Karen and Kristen welcome Julian Yap to discuss all things Serial Box! You can find Book Hype on Twitter at @BookHype. Check us out on Facebook! What we’re reading: The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert Flow and Grip by Kennedy Ryan Play On by Samantha Young Post Captain by Patrick O’Brian Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins Serial Box and how it works: -Julian is the co-founder, and works every day as the logistical and scheduling guru. -Serial Box wants to be TV for books: Short, weekly episodes of a story, with each ‘episode’ being a contained story that contributes to the greater arc of the tale. -Serial Box has writer’s rooms just like TV. -The writer’s rooms give the writers a place to bounce ideas, speeding up the process quite a bit. -They definitely wouldn’t turn down a future adaptation of their work. -You can read and listen cohesively, and can switch back and forth seamlessly between the two, which is so great. -Diversity is very important to Serial Box, and that is reflected in both the stories themselves and the people behind the scenes. Upcoming releases: –Tremontaine season 3 premieres October 11, and is described as Three Musketeers meets House of Cards, and is led by Ellen Kushner. –Remade season 2 premieres November 15, is a lot like Lost, but is all teenagers who wake up in a post-apocalyptic world. -They are releasing the first season in podcast form so you can get caught up. 2018 and beyond:False Idols tells the tale of someone who goes around the world recovering ancient artifacts with a fantasy twist thrown in. –Born to the Blade is an upcoming epic fantasy serial. -Lots of content in 2018, including some hush-hush, very special projects. -Dream projects include a Veronica Mars-esque show, and maybe to be a platform for cancelled TV shows to continue their stories. -Maybe a Neil Gaiman story, more fantasy, and working with beloved authors to craft stories in a different way. Bookburners: –Bookburners tells the story of a team from the Vatican that goes around the world saving people from dangerous books that contain demons or monsters and store them in the Vatican vault for banned books. -Season 3 brings together some threads from the first two seasons. It’s all very exciting! -As the first project, this one holds a special place in Julian’s heart and was the learning curve for this new platform they were creating. Check out Serialbox.com, where you can read all the pilots for their current projects and learn more about what they have to offer.
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