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Are influencers rewriting the rules of publishing?Back with a brand new season of Books and Beyond, in this episode Tara and Michelle discuss the rise of influencer books and what it means for the Indian publishing scene. From the buzz at Penguin Palooza to the power of social media, they dig into how influencer-led content is changing the game. Plus, they tackle the big question: what happens to traditional authors when influencers dominate the shelves?  Tune in to find out how content creation, smart distribution, and capturing young readers' attention early are shaping the future of publishing! Books mentioned in this episode: Under the Influence - Malini Agrawal She'll Never Make It - Masoom Minawala The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel The Sex Book - Lisa MangaldasAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - James Clear Make Epic Money - Ankur WarikooThe Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore- Manu S. Pillai Rebel Sultans: The Deccan from Khilji to Shivaji - Manu S. Pillai Spare - Prince Harry Sach Kahu Toh - Neena Gupta The Girls in Green - Tanushree Podder ‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

The American Revolution did not only lead to the birth of the United States as its own nation, but set the tone for the creation of what would soon become the Free World as many other countries followed suit with roads to their own independence. Sadly, however, political tones controlling the public education system and academia have either failed to teach or purposely minimized the true importance of the Revolutionary War. Historian Jack Warren, Jr. talks with host Chris Cordani on Book Spectrum about the war, its beginnings, the players (famous and not-so-well-known) and why it should be emphasized more to younger generations today and moving forward with his new book: Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American RevolutionThe book provides a profound look into British America, the Revolutionary War, the birth of a new nation, what freedom truly means, and how the events of the past hold significant importance even in modern society.Freedom delves deep into what planted the seeds for revolution, the Revolutionary War, important figures, and the ideals that the new nation was built upon. Accompanied by a vast collection of full-color reproductions of paintings of the colonies, people, battles, and maps, as well as a multitude of quotes from America's founding fathers, Freedom is accurate, detailed, and all-encompassing.For more informatoin on Freedom: Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution - The American Revolution Institute About Jack D. Warren, Jr.: Jack Duane Warren, Jr., is a native of Washington, D.C., whose work focuses on the enduring achievements of the American Revolution. He attended the University of Mississippi and Brown University. He is married to his wife, Janet, and they have three grown children. He has been studying and reflecting on American history since he learned to read. He considers himself a historian of American public life—much more than just politics and governance.Jack Warren has been actively involved in historic preservation and in how the places we preserve are presented. He was one of the leaders in the successful effort to preserve the site of George Washington's childhood home from development to securing its designation as a National Historic Landmark. He also helped preserve the house where Washington lived in Barbados and was involved in the successful effort to save a large and critical part of the Princeton battlefield, including the land over which Washington personally led the charge that resulted in his first great battlefield victory over British troops. During the summer of 2020, he sat beside a statue of George Washington to talk to protestors about why we have honored Washington and ought to honor him still—Washington challenged a world that was grotesquely unfree and laid the foundations of free society—while protecting the statue from vandalization.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are jumping in a time machine to take you back to the beginning of season 1 with episode 3: Bookish Moments: a gift from a patient and reading with kiddos Current Reads: you may hear some books in this episode that have become CR faves over the years! Deep Dive: our worst bookish habits Books We Press: 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!*  .  .  .  .  .  Bookish Moments: 1:08 – Great Illustrated Classics, especially Robin Hood 2:30 – Robin Hood book giveaway on Instagram  3:00 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 3:09 – Lunch Money by Andrew Clements  3:30 – Audible subscription  3:53 – Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  3:57 – The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary  4:09 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney  4:38 – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume  5:10 – Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great by Judy Blume  Current Reads: 5:59 – The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Kaytee) 8:45 – The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller (Meredith) 9:32 – The Late Bloomer's Club by Louise Miller  10:04 – The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan  10:07 – How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry  10:51 – War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Kaytee) 12:10 – Jane Austen  13:34 – Nevermoor: The Tales of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (Meredith)  14:50 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  14:53 – The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  15:18 – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  18:52 – These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy Turner (Kaytee) 20:25 – Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder  22:33 – Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist (Meredith) 24:13 – Jen Hatmaker  24:24 – The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown  24:30 – Daring Greatly by Brene Brown  We Used to Talk About Actual Current Reads (stuff we were in the middle of): 24:57 – A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold  25:25 – The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley  25:30 – So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo  25:45 – Bahni Turpin narrator  26:16 – This Could Hurt by Jillian Medoff  27:59 - Deep Dive 28:52 – Serial Reader App  30:04 – The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas  30:08 – The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas  Books We Press 34:20 – Matilda by Roald Dahl (Kaytee) 36:40 – Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Series  36:58 - Still Life – first in Inspector Gamache series  37:06 – Deborah Crombie series  37:49 – Inspector Thanet Series by Dorothy Simpson  39:03 – The Night She Died – first in Inspector Thanet series (Meredith) *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon 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. Thanks for your support!*   Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz 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

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by Mary and Roxanna and are discussing: Would You Rather: it's a game. it's bookish. it's fun! 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!*   . . . .   2:16 - Would you rather read a really great, interesting page turning book that you've been waiting for, with your whole family in the same room at the same time? Or would you rather read a boring book that you're really not into, but you're alone in your room? 6:28 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 6:32 - Would you rather be allowed to only read mediocre ACOTAR fanfic within the fantasy genre or have to give up fantasy entirely? 6:36 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 8:20 - Would you rather have a super spicy romance with a cheesy cover sitting in your office where clients can see it, or have a super spicy audiobook go off while in a playgroup with Charlotte? 10:15 - The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert 11:01 - Would you rather you and I (Meredith and Roxanna) be able to continue to buddy read together for the rest of our lives until we're old and gray? Or would you rather us live down the street from each other, but we could never talk about books again. 12:22 - Would you rather have to listen to romance in your ears, all romance all the time in your ears. Or you have to play the most graphic scenes of your murdery books out loud through speakers in public while you walk around the neighborhood? 14:10 - Would you rather only listen to audiobooks at one speed for the rest of your life or never listen to audiobooks again?  16:08 - Would you rather your children, be entirely suggestible with regard to their reading or your reading partner Meredith, be entirely suggestible with regard to her reading? 18:11 - Would you rather never be allowed to keep a book on your shelves, Libraries are immediate read and pass on only or be allowed to keep whatever books you'd like on your shelves, but never be allowed to organize or categorize them in any way?  19:46 - Would you rather have to reread your least favorite book every month or never read your favorite book ever again? 20:29 - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 20:40 - Blink by Malcolm Gladwell 20:41 - The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell 20:43 - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 20:57 - Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 21:23 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 21:48 - Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 21:53 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 22:04 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng 22:16 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager 22:59 - Would you rather never have to wait for the release of a book again or would you want to always have the opportunity to meet your favorite author in person and have a real conversation with them? 24:36 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 25:23 - State of Terror by Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny 27:19 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 27:19 - Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Pre-order link) 27:43 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 28:25 - Would you rather never get to read in the hammock again or never get to read in front of a crackling fire again? 30:28 - Would you rather be a writer who wrote an amazing debut, but then had a sophomore slump or would you rather be a writer who wrote a breakout first book, had an amazing follow up and every book has been better than the last… but each book features a mythical creature with two peens? 32:53 - Would you want to be an author that puts out one incredible book that wins all the prizes, but it's also a commercial success, or would you rather be an author that writes a very beloved and well selling series, but has a much smaller, beloved, but smaller audience? 37:43 - Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews 38:25 - Would you rather read in an isolated cabin with no fireplace? And it's very drafty and there might be spiders or would you rather read in a very noisy coffee shop with bad music and loud conversation? 39:51 - Would you rather for the rest of your life only do buddy reads or never get to buddy read again? 41:28 - Would you rather have no food sensitivities or no reading sensitivities? (i.e. no triggers) 43:15 - Would you rather have an author crush that writes a book you hate, and you have to interview that author for Currently Reading or would you rather have an author crush who writes a book you absolutely love, but when you interview them, they're a total jerk? 46:26 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live w/John Marrs 46:36 - The Marriage Act by John Marrs 50:15 - Would you rather that reading always made you fall asleep or that you could never fall asleep while reading? 52:00 - Kindle Oasis 52:02 - Kindle Paperwhite 55:19 - Kindle Oasis CaseBot Case Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a summer reading conundrum, and a box full of galleys Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: best practices and encouragement for attending a literary festival and meeting authors 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!*   . . . . 1:10 - It's time to send in your listener presses!  Make a voice memo on your phone. Tell us your name, where you're from and the title and author of the book you'd like to press. Use the phrase “Here's the setup” and tell us why you love it! Please keep it under 3 minutes. Email us your voice memo at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Press” as the subject. DEADLINE JUNE 22 3:17 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:09 - Libby 5:10 - Hoopla 5:11 - Scribd 5:12 - Audible 7:05 - Elizabeth Barnhill @wacoreads on Instagram 7:37 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 8:14  - Current Reads 8:32 - Currently Reading Patreon 8:44 - Capital Books on K 9:25 - The Swifts by Beth Lincoln (Meredith) 13:58 - Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls (Kaytee) 14:07 - Parnassus Books 14:12 - Parnassus Books on Instagram 14:13 - Parnassus Books on TikTok 17:13 - All the Queen's Men by S.J. Bennett (Meredith) 20:54 - The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett 21:08 - How to Human by Carlos Whittaker (Kaytee) 21:18 - @loswhit on Instagram 24:55 - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (Meredith) 27:27 - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 29:34 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 30:16 - Happy Place by Emily Henry (Kaytee) 35:24 - Deep Dive: Literary Festivals, Book Signings, and Meeting Authors, Oh My! 35:58 - CR Season 5, Episode 42 36:08 - Prepping for a Literary Festival Get on their mailing list Figure out which events you want to attend, because some run concurrently and you have to choose! Coordinate with others attending!  47:58 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 49:44 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:19 - I wish everyone would find their Swift name! (Meredith) 52:08 - I (Megan) am in fact okay with Cardon Swift. I am slightly large, kind of prickly, and do also have my pretty side.  52:30 - Mary is Marketable Swift 52:55 - Roxanna is Shrill Swift  54:04 - I wish to win at summer reading. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: book therapy and reading as cardio Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: planning a reading retreat with all the details 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!*   . . . . 1:41 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:57 - Better Help (go to another podcast you love to get a referral code if you're interested!) This one is my personal referral  4:25 - Drowning by TJ Newman 4:30 - All Things Murderful is a Currently Reading Patreon Benefit 4:47 - Falling by TJ Newman 6:55 - Current Reads 7:00 - Platonic by Marisa G. Franco (Kaytee) 7:23 - The Life Council by Laura Tremaine 11:58 - Red Clocks by Leni Zumas (Meredith) 14:31 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 16:21 - Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray (Kaytee) 19:34 - The Black Cat Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin (Meredith) 19:41 - Murder at Melrose Court by Karen Baugh Menuhin 20:01 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 24:43 - Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 24:58 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 27:14 - Sarah's Bookshelves 28:09 - All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (Meredith) 33:07 - Gretchen Rubin's post about guard shadows 34:05 - Reading Retreat Reconnaissance 39:34 - Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson 44:46 - Snackle Box 50:46 - The Life Council by Laura Tremaine 50:48 - Platonic by Marisa G. Franco 57:18 - Meredith's Mug Warmers 59:44 - Death at the Dive Bar Game 1:02:30 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:02:46 - I wish for a “Reading Blinders” invention (Kaytee) 1:03:01 - Book Neck Light 1:03:03 - Noise Canceling Headphones 1:05:05 -  I wish that other readers could deeply explore a book you love together (Meredith) 1:05:13 - Journey to Three Pines debuts on Friday! 1:05:40 - Still Life by Louise Penny 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

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Need Help? If you would like help to hold accountable anyone who has harmed you, whether it is fines, councils causing your problems, child protective "services" denying you access to your children, unlawful entry by the uniformed goons onto your property, illegal arrest and imprisonment, or anything else, ... and you are ready to sue those who have harmed you and make them pay for their crimes, then email Mike at mikeh@commonlaw.earth.DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

Need Help? If you would like help to hold accountable anyone who has harmed you, whether it is fines, councils causing your problems, child protective "services" denying you access to your children, unlawful entry by the uniformed goons onto your property, illegal arrest and imprisonment, or anything else, ... and you are ready to sue those who have harmed you and make them pay for their crimes, then email Mike at mikeh@commonlaw.earth.DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXKnow your rights....Defend your rights.... do it for you, your family, your community, everyone!If you do not defend your rights the tyrants will demand that you give your rights to them. Do you want to live in fear as a slave to the system? Stand strong. Defend your RIGHTS!USEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a daily quote service and an “apology cake” win Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: discussing the range of historical fiction and our favorites in the genre 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!*   . . . . 1:22  - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:48 - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery 5:26 - Sour Cream Apology Cake Recipe 7:39 - Current Reads 7:49 - The Local: A Legal Thriller by Joey Hartstone (Meredith) 10:49 - The Thirteenth Juror by John Lescroart 13:06 - Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (Kaytee) 16:27 - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka  (Meredith) 21:21 - Maame by Jessica George (Kaytee) 26:28 - Search by Michelle Huneven (Meredith) 28:10 - From the Front Porch with Annie B.  Jones 32:55 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Kaytee) 33:16 - Bad Blood by  John Carreyrou 33:21 - Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 33:27 - The Yoga Store Murder by Dan Morse 39:12 - What Counts as Historical Fiction?  39:23 - The Indie Press List (patron content) 40:53 - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 41:49 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 42:47 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 44:27 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 44:49 - Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 44:51 - Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 44:55 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamante 44:56 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 45:05 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:17 - Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 45:51 - The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani 46:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:57 - I wish British mystery lovers would get a subscription to BritBox (Meredith)  48:43 -  I wish for more books with behind the scenes glimpses into the writing process for that novel (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace 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

DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXMike explains how the Australian government has been fooling Australians into believing they are a legitimate government for over 60 years. The Crown, Queen Elizabeth, and the politicians conspired to remove our Commonwealth of Australia and our Constitution to create a de facto communist republic. Why do you think they keep asking us if we will approve a Republic? Download the book of letters here, "Your story, our history" published by the National Archive of Australia here:https://commonlaw.earth/sdm_downloads/your-story-our-history-national-archives-history/USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

Glen probes how Mike ended up living in Thailand for 30 years, and discovers some of the adventures he had... including meeting a Thai ghost!Get Mike's book about a POW in World War 2...POW 921: https://www.amazon.com.au/Pow-921-Mike-Holt/dp/1985035847USEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Consent to Digital ID/Smart City Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipRBT is ILLEGAL! Carry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat Fines with this e-Book: Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comBuy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

In this chat about Mike's Journey to Awakening Mike talks about his life soon after returning from the Vietnam war as he watched our western society being slowly eroded and destroyed from within.Watch Part 1 here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/ASGaEQys7iiz/DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and Glen chat about Mike's journey to awakening. Mike talks about his past, his experiences in the Vietnam war that helped shape him to become the warrior for our rights and freedom. In this chat, Mike talks about joining the RAAF, his training, going to war, and what started him on his journey. DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXKnow your rights....Defend your rights.... do it for you, your family, your community, everyone!If you do not defend your rights the tyrants will demand that you give your rights to them. Do you want to live in fear as a slave to the system? Stand strong. Defend your RIGHTS!USEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and Peter Gargan to show people how to get justice without going to court. DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

Tim has a great idea for us all... Send a Notice to your local council telling them you withdraw your consent for anything they do. They are the servants... WE ARE THE MASTERS!DISCOUNT COUPON for Dick Yardley's Book. If you would like to order Dick's book after viewing this video, use this discount Coupon number for $10 off the purchase price: BE5U3KTXUSEFUL LINKSDownload the Withdraw Notice for your state here:https://commonlaw.earth/index.php/resources/document-library?folder=Tim%2BDwyerHow to get justice with a Civil Suit Invoice:https://cirnow.com.au/how-to-get-justice-with-an-invoice/Websites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

David delves into the history behind the Strawman, when and how the Strawman was invented.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler, Mike Holt, chats with David Haycock about your strawman to cheat you out of justice and your money.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and Peter Gargan point out what the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 says about political parties in our Parliament.... can you hear the crickets?USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and David continue exploring the Strawman legal scam. If you don't know what your Strawman is, you will continue losing in court when you challenge any fines.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and David discuss the Strawman and how to deal with it.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

What is the Magna Carta? Which is the correct version? Why did King John sign it? Is our Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 valid? These and many more questions are answered in this insightful and surprising video.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: pet conspiracy against Meredith + airport friendships Current Reads: A whole slew of books that might be hard to listen to us talk about for various reasons Deep Dive: the goodies to buy for the bookworm that doesn't need books 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!*   . . . . 1:25 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:12 - HH Holmes Murder Castle Puzzle 8:13 - An Immense World by Ed Yong  10:13 - Current Reads 10:28 - Glass Houses by Louise Penny (Meredith) 11:10 - A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny 16:53 - Still Life by Louise Penny  18:45 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick (Kaytee) 21:30 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Episode 123 w/ Nikki Erlick 23:03 - The Duke Alone by Christi Caldwell (Meredith) 29:22 - The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert (Kaytee) 29:52 - The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert 29:54 - CR Season 5: Episode 3 SKIP TO 35:11 IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT KRAKEN SEX!!! 35:27 - The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Potzsch (Meredith) 37:28 - Fabled Bookshop 42:56 - Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton (Kaytee) SKIP TO 46:37 IF SEXUAL ASSAULT IS YOUR TRIGGER 45:01 - Know My Name by Chanel Miller  45:03 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson  46:37 - Bookish Gifts We Want to Give and Receive 48:19 - Mug Warmer 49:09 - Book Darts 49:40 - Pilot FriXion Pens 49:55 - Pilot FriXion Highlighters 50:52 - Sharpie Pen 51:43 - Libro.fm 51:53 - Scribd 51:44 - Bookshop.org 52:10 - Thriftbooks 52:35 - Fabled Story Bound Subscription 53:29 - Currently Reading Patreon 53:37 - Fabled Bookshop 54:24 - Currently Reading Tote 54:51 - Currently Reading Zazzle store 55:17 - Lego Bookstore 55:59 - Galison Puzzles 56:01 - White Mountain Puzzles  56:27 - Barefoot Dreams throw blanket 56:54 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish, if you are looking for cozy holiday reading, that you read the Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton. (Meredith) 57:32 - Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton (#1 in series) I wish that book festivals and author events get as much hype as Taylor Swift tickets. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace 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

David and Mike discuss what Whitlam did to destroy our Constitutional government and replace it with a defacto republic.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

What is CIR and how does it work? CIR is the acronym for Citizens Initiated Referendums. When our founding fathers wrote our Constitution, they gave only We the People the power to amend it by voting in referendums. However, they made a grave mistake by giving the power to start, or initiate, a referendum to the Parliament. USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

What is the Magna Carta? Which is the correct version? Why did King John sign it? Is our Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 valid? These and many more questions are answered in this insightful and surprising video.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

The Battler and Michael Schulze discuss how to take fines to court and win!USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

A Melbourne woman stood her ground by refusing to accept the court's jurisdiction. Listen to how she handled herself.USEFUL LINKSWebsites:Common Law: https://commonlaw.earth/Crimes by the government: https://www.cirnow.com.auA plan for the future: https://advance-australia.com.au/Health Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand YouTube Battler channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBloodyAussieBattlerPodcast (no longer active)and Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

Peter is an expert in law. He has been helping the Battler to take cases to court in an effort to get the courts to do their job. It's an uphill job, as the courts are corrupt and they are not operating as they should in the service of the people. It is up to each one of us to hold the liars, thieves, criminals and traitors, no matter where we find them, accountable for their actions against We, the People of the Commonwealth of Australia.POWER TO THE PEOPLE!USEFUL LINKSCommon Law website: https://commonlaw.earth/CIRNow information: https://www.cirnow.com.auHealth Drink:Make this drink and take 2 tablespoons every day. You will never catch a cold, flu or covid:https://cirnow.com.au/health-tipCarry copies of this letter at all times to give to police:https://cirnow.com.au/your-rights-and-the-police/Beat the Fines with this e-Book Steps to fight Fines: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/steps-to-fight-finesDick Yardley's book: https://advance-australia.com.au/product/buy-dick-yardleys-bookPodcasts and News:The Bloody Aussie Battler: https://thebloodyaussiebattler.comand Bitchute Battler channel: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/iMQmtT7SBDyw/Buy Kevin Annett's book "Establishing the Reign of Natural Liberty -- A Common Law Training Manual" https://commonlaw.earth/merchandise/How the political parties stole our rights and freedoms through the biggest LIE in history. Read these articles in the numbered order to learn how and why:1. https://cirnow.com.au/silent-weapons-for-quiet-wars/2. https://cirnow.com.au/the-fabians-history/3. https://cirnow.com.au/what-is-the-lima-declaration/4. https://cirnow.com.au/agenda-2130/5. https://cirnow.com.au/barcelona-declaration/Support the show

Ian McEwan recommends it, calling it a compelling setting. Diana says it's one of the darkest books she has read in a long time comparing it to Shirley Jackson's The Lottery. Honey picked it up and did not put it down until she was finished with it. This book (originally in Dutch) was so deceptively simple to read that you don't realise it punching you in the gut until you're halfway through and thoroughly invested. Join us as we discuss a book that goes into how it's like working as a social media content moderator and what coming face-to-face daily with the scum of humanity does to you. Proceed with caution.

Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guides, some deep backlist books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories featured in Sarah's 2022 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I'm introducing Summer Shelves, a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Our Summer Reading Guides Sarah's 2022 Summer Reading Guide Susie's 2022 Summer Reading Guide Summer Reading [4:23] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guides [4:58] Sarah The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:29] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:12] Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:24]  Susie For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:29] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:06]  Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:32]  Backlist Books That Are Great for Summer Reading [25:30] Sarah Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:53]  Red Notice by Bill Browder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] The Fever by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:52] Susie Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:12]  The Diver's Clothes Lie Empty by Vendela Vida | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09] The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:15] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [42:08] Something Light / Fun Sarah: Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46]  Susie: Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:03]  Something Fast Paced / Intense Sarah: Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 12, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:48]  Susie: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (May 24, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:52]  Something with a Bit More Substance Sarah: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:27]  Susie: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:05]  Something Different Sarah: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:45]  Susie: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:23]  Other Books Mentioned The Family by Naomi Krupitsky [6:53]  The Turnout by Megan Abbott [7:01]  Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [7:21]  My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing [9:35] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [9:48] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates [9:48] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London [12:37]  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [12:44]  Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [15:14]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [15:14]  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau [15:14]  The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton [15:14]  The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [20:08]  The Office by Andy Greene [20:57] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [30:15]  Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez [30:41] Moneyball by Michael Lewis [33:21]  We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida [34:17]  Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [38:18]  My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams [45:51]  The Accident by Chris Pavone [55:54]  The Expats by Chris Pavone [56:02]  One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [1:04:10]  Other Links The New York Times Magazine | What Happened to the Girls in Le Roy About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

In Episode 110, Mary Laura Philpott (author of Bomb Shelter) joins me for a deep dive into the memoir & essays genre, including the differences between a memoir and an essay collection, the level of involvement from editors and publishers, and how she personally approaches writing a memoir or essays.  This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Mary Laura talks about her latest book, Bomb Shelter. Where memoirs and essay collections fall on a spectrum. The fluidity of genre-labeling books. A bit about cover design and subtitles. How Mary Laura feels about the “Literary” label. The planning of an essay collection and their overarching themes. Balancing living life for its own sake and living life for good book content. How Mary Laura handles telling personal stories and the real people they feature. How Mary Laura handles memory and recall in her work. The fact-checking process for memoirs and essays. Mary Laura's Book Recommendations [32:31] Two OLD Books She Loves Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:47] Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:57] Two NEW Books She Loves Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:49] Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] The CURRENT READING TREND She DOESN'T Love [45:35] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (May 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:15] Last 5-Star Book Mary Laura Read Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:03] Other Books Mentioned I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott [1:02] Raven Rock by Garrett Graff [30:14] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff [30:20] A Million Little Pieces by James Frey [32:23] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close [42:03] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [47:42] Siracusa by Delia Ephron [51:24] About Mary Laura Philpott Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Mary Laura Philpott is the author of the brand-new memoir, Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives, which has been named an Indie Next pick by booksellers nationwide, an Amazon Editor's Choice selection, and a best book of the spring or most anticipated book of the year by publications ranging from the Washington Post to TODAY.com, among others. She is also the author of the national bestseller I Miss You When I Blink — which was named one of NPR's Favorite Books of 2019 and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her writing has been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and other publications. Additionally, Mary Laura (yes, she goes by both names) is a former bookseller and was an Emmy-winning co-host of A Word on Words, the literary interview program on Nashville Public Television. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family.

Season Finale! We read New York Times bestseller Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman - will it help make our babies into perfect babies who sleep through the night and eat sugarless hot chocolate? Find out!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast every other Tuesday!Here's the book list for Season 12:- [ ] You by Caroline Kepnes- [ ] You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero- [ ] The Grace Year by Kim Liggett- [ ] It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong- [ ] The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James- [ ] Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut- [ ] My Dark Vanessa by Elizabeth Russi- [ ] Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela DruckermanSpecial thanks to our special guest Ashley Arbaiza! Check her out on her socials @thedreamhouse95 and buy all her artwork!Send any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! We're yelling!Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS:Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan.This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton.Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.com

Welcome to the Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April – May 2022. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements In conjunction with my upcoming 9th annual Summer Reading Guide, I will be releasing a companion for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo)! The companion is called Summer Shelves and will feature backlist reading recommendations from former podcast guests.  Plus, both Catherine and Susie will be contributing book recommendations! Both the 2022 Summer Reading Guide and Summer Shelves will launch on Tuesday, May 17.  Sign up here, and select the Superstars tier to get this guide and more bonus content. Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share the key to their recent high success rate and try to go in cold to new books. Sarah's second 5 star book of 2022! Catherine and Sarah share their #1 spring release picks. Spring 2022 Book Preview [3:34] April Sarah's Picks: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:06] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:54]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:48] When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley (April 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:24] Catherine's Picks: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (April 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:24]  An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib (April 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:09]  Dark Circles by Caite Dolan-Leach (May 10*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:15] May Sarah's Pick: The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz (May 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37]  Catherine's Picks: Elektra by Jennifer Saint (May 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:34]  Siren Queen by Nghi Vo (May 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:47] Other Books Mentioned A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan [10:23]  I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott [15:34]  The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik [19:35]  A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum [28:09] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [28:18] Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett [29:37] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach [33:02]  The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [33:35]  We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [34:05]  If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha [38:14]  Ariadne by Jennifer Saint [38:55]  The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [40:57]  You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [41:03]  Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [43:19] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [44:00]  *Book's release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

In Episode 103, Catherine Gilmore (@gilmoreguide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2021. We each share our top 5 backlist books from 2021, as well as some underrated backlist gems. Catherine and I both had a lot of success in 2021 with backlist reading, and this was especially true for me in comparison to my overall reading for the year.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) and get our episode series called Double Booked!  This is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits on alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn't love, and 1 upcoming release we're excited about). Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine's and Sarah's 2021 backlist reading stats. Sarah's backlist reading has finally matched her pre-podcast days. How the Double Booked episodes help them both incorporate more backlist into reading each year. The Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2021 [7:12] Sarah Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:18] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:31] The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:18] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:15] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:07] Catherine Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:17] If You Tell by Gregg Olsen | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:54] Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:05] Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:50] Hungry Heart by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:59]  2021 Backlist Underrated Gems [44:49] Sarah The Deepest South of All by Richard Grant | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:44] Catherine Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:01] The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa | Buy from Amazon [48:56] Other Books Mentioned Share Your Stuff.  I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine | Buy from Amazon [12:04]  We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon [22:19] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Buy from Amazon [29:38]  Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart (April 5) | Buy from Amazon [32:49]  I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara | Buy from Amazon [37:46] Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh | Buy from Amazon [39:10] In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [40:13] Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner | Buy from Amazon [40:14] Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [42:16]  Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke | Buy from Amazon [42:18]  Natchez Burning by Greg Iles | Buy from Amazon [48:35] Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa | Buy from Amazon [49:06] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [50:49] About Catherine Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2022 (and one early April release). Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2022 blog post, coming out soon. On there, I'll share some of the books I talked about in this episode, but also some I didn't. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the regular preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here! Highlights Sarah's first 5-star book since July 2021! Catherine and Sarah each pick their #1 winter release. Sarah brings back a sun sub-genre coined from her early blog days. Winter 2022 Book Preview [4:01] January Sarah's Picks: Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (February 1*) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:12] Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:41] I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:26]  Catherine's Picks: Honor by Thrity Umrigar (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:35] No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib (January 4) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:36]  To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara (January 11) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18]  The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:47] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (January 25) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:13] February Sarah's Picks: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris (February 1) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:13] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak (February 15) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:52] Fake by Erica Katz (February 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:53]  Catherine's Pick: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (February 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:23] March Sarah's Pick: Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor (March 8) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:08] Catherine's Picks: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (March 1) | Buy from Amazon [46:46] Dilettante by Dana Brown (March 22) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] April Sarah's Pick: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (April 5) | Buy from Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [4:39]  The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo [6:25]  The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [11:54] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen [14:33] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [14:37] The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [15:54]  All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [20:06]  Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg [20:13]  All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg [20:16]  The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg [20:18]  Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott [23:50]  What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami [23:55]  On Writing by Stephen King [23:58]  Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr [25:12]  Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell [25:16]  Washington Square by Henry James [26:50]  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [27:30]  The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw [29:20]  The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans [29:26] The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré [29:34] The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson [30:53] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [34:17] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak [34:24] The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott [35:55] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld [35:59] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [36:09] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka [37:57] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz [39:13] The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro [41:10] The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay [41:30] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney [42:47] Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha [45:05] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [45:14] The Bright Lands by John Fram [45:58] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [47:01] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [51:37] Other Links Sarah's Bookshelves | Biogossip Books *Book's release date changed since the time of recording. About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the Fall 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 93), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books that were coming out August – December 2021. Today, we're updating you on the books we shared in the Fall Preview…now that we've had the chance to read — or at least attempt them. Many Fall books lean more literary, which hasn't been working well for me lately, and overall, the Fall 2021 books didn't turn out quite how we'd hoped.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is now available for $14.99 or FREE if you're a Superstars Patron. The tracker also got a big upgrade for 2022! Highlights Sarah's and Catherine's Fall 2021 reading stats and success rates. Sarah talks about getting in tune with her shifting reading tastes, rather than attempting to read they way she did 2 years ago. Sarah's and Catherine's highs and the lows. Our Best and Worst picks from the Fall 2021 Book Preview episode. Fall 2021 Books Read Before the Preview Episode [6:05] Sarah's Picks: Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [6:10] Catherine's Picks: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (August 3) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [6:38] Fall 2021 Circle Back [7:43] August Catherine's Picks: The Women of Troy by Pat Barker (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:59]  The Guide by Peter Heller (August 24) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:24]  September Sarah's Picks: Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:48] L.A. Weather by Maria Amparo Escandon (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:12] Catherine's Picks: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:00] Unbound by Tarana Burke (September 14) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:19] Em by Kim Thuy (September 28) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:35] October Sarah's Picks: We Are Not Like Them by Jo Piazza and Christine Pride (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:29] My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:57] No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield (October 12) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:01] Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:14] Catherine's Picks: Fight Night by Miriam Toews (October 5) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:50] The Book of Mother by Violane Huisman (October 19) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:54] November Sarah's Picks: O Beautiful by Jung Yun (November 9) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:25] Other Books Mentioned The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker [14:08] The River by Peter Heller [22:08]  Descent by Tim Johnston [22:19]  The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard [35:11] My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [39:42] Shelter by Jung Yun [45:02] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over six years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

Today, we're celebrating the 100th episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live with a very special Ask Me Anything episode co-hosted by Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books. Catherine turns the tables to ask me all the questions you submitted. We go behind the scenes of the podcast, talk about my reading life, and my life outside of reading. Plus, Catherine answers a few questions! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is now available for $14.99 or FREE if you're a Superstars Patron! The tracker also got a big upgrade for 2022! Highlights Lots of behind-the-scenes questions about the podcast. Sarah's original plan for the podcast included a co-host! Authors Sarah was nervous to interview and those who put her at ease. The thing that amps up Sarah's anxiety as she is recording. Most enjoyed episodes and the things Sarah hates about podcasting. Sarah's current rating system — all those quarter-stars! Sarah talks about reading droughts and how she gets herself out of a slump. The fun way Sarah offloads the physical books she no longer needs. Sarah's and Catherine's pre-blog and pre-podcast lives. How Sarah manages her reading-life, work-life, and home-life balance. The job that influenced the Reading Tracker. Sarah's swimming events and Sarah's and Catherine's current hobbies/interests. Topic Highlights Behind the Scenes of the Podcast [05:47]A few of the questions answered: What inspired Sarah to start the podcast. [05:53] Sarah's plans and preparations for podcast episodes. [10:16] Unexpected moments while recording the podcast episodes [14:35] Dream author and non-author guests [17:43] Reading Life & History [37:37]A few of the questions answered: Has Sarah always been a reader? [37:45] A breakdown on Sarah's book quarter-star rating system. [38:37] Does Sarah automatically get Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) from publishers? [41:01] What did Sarah's reading life look like before the podcast and blog, and how has it changed? [42:12] Life Outside of Reading [50:30]A few of the questions answered: What Sarah's and Catherine's pre-podcast lives looked like. [50:40] How Sarah manages balancing being a mom, wife, and a businesswoman. [53:55] Did Sarah always want a career related to books? [55:23] Sarah's and Catherine's non-reading hobbies. [58:18] Books Mentioned Write for Your Life by Anna Quindlen (April 12, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49]  The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:22] Sutton by J. R. Moehringer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:33] Open by Andre Agassi | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:35] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:00:32] Other Links Podcast Episode 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Podcast Episode 26: Beck Dorey-Stein (Author of the memoir From the Corner of the Oval) Currently Reading Podcast | Season 4, Episode 14: An Hour to Myself – Finding Time to Read About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

What is the price of your dreams? In this episode we unpack part three of Tony Robbins's book "Money Master the Game." Here he asks you to put a number to your future needs. He does this in four 'tiers' - starting from survival all the way up to no limits. In the spirit of the quote, "Defining the problem is half the solution," we talk about how powerful this simple step is for gaining clarity and moving forward. In other news Matt talks about his golf game, and John avoids talking about his non-existent golf game, but also throws his wife under the bus a little bit (only a little though).  

In Episode 99, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books from 2021, overall and by genre, along with a ton of bookish superlatives. We also talk about whether our reading has recovered from COVID and I reflect on the past year of the podcast. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). I also included Bookshop.org affiliate links. Announcements Upcoming “Ask Me Anything” podcast, airing December 8, to celebrate the 100th episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live! Sarah's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker is coming soon! You'll be able to purchase it for $14.99 on my website OR Superstars Patrons will get it for FREE! Highlights My 2021 Podcast Overview — including top episodes based on download stats and polled favorites.  Overview of our reading this year including key stats (including the ongoing impact of COVID-19). Our favorite books of 2021: overall and by genre. 2021 Bookish Superlative Awards. Our Favorite Books of 2021 (Overall and by Genre) [17:09] Susie Landslide by Susan Conley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [17:33] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:27] Animal by Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:01] The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:37] The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:32] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:00] What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:19] Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:55] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:43] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:12] Femlandia by Christina Dalcher | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:02] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:52] What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [20:14] Make it Nice by Dorinda Medley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [22:55] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [24:53] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:27] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:49] The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] The Unwilling by John Hart | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [32:02] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:00] Dear William by David Magee | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:51] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:02] 2021 Bookish Superlative Awards [38:55] Susie We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:15] Falling by T. J. Newman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:16] Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:50] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:25] Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [49:33] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [52:55] Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:51] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [56:38] The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [59:47] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:00:32] Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:02:36] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:04:00] How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:08:46] Sarah Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:58] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:01] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:05] All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:58] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:58] Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:47] We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [51:39] Last Call by Elon Green | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:32] The Turnout by Megan Abbott | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [57:49] Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [58:34] The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:01:43] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:03:19] The Sweet Taste of Muscadines by Pamela Terry | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:04:35] The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [01:09:32] Other Books Mentioned The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Buy from Amazon [11:15] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley | Buy from Amazon [11:59] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [25:02] Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon [31:41] Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon [31:43] Iron House by John Hart | Buy from Amazon [33:13] & [01:08:30] Vox by Christina Dalcher | Buy from Amazon [38:13] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Buy from Amazon [44:57] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [59:28] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [59:30] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller | Buy from Amazon [01:01:01] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [01:02:13] Fallen Mountains by Kimi Cunningham Grant | Buy from Amazon [01:06:17] Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [01:06:34] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [01:06:42] Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering (June 2022) | Buy from Amazon[01:06:46] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [01:08:04] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Buy from Amazon [01:08:11] About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode In two weeks (December 8), Catherine (@gilmoreguide) and I will be celebrating the 100th episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live with the “Ask Me Anything” episode. 

Highlights Blaes and Emily talk about balancing this new venture alongside their full-time day jobs. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their decision. How their community played an incredible role in the first big steps. Between an Instagram account and a Google Doc, the simple beginnings of this endeavor. Going from their ‘dream space' to their ‘dream location'. The role social media plays in their book buying. How the book-buying experience feels like a first date with publishers. Scarves and enamel pins and notecards, oh my!  How they approached including bookish merchandise at the store. Looking at backlist titles versus new releases. The driving factor behind knowing how many of a particular book to order. The way they were able to get a great sense of the reading tastes of their community. Book Recommendations from Blaes, Emily, and Sarah [36:14] Two OLD Books She Loves Emily: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:22] Emily: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:28] Other Books Mentioned: A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [39:40] Two NEW Books She Loves Blaes: Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:27] Blaes: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:02] Other Books Mentioned:The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune [41:10] One Book They DIDN'T Love Blaes, Emily, and Sarah are skipping this segment, but there will be a full discussion about their thoughts on this for the November Superlatives episode available to my Patreon subscribers. [44:04] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Sarah: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow (June 14, 2022) | Buy from Amazon[44:19] Other Books Mentioned:  A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow [44:27] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow [45:04] The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow [45:05] Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine [45:18] The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman [45:40] Last 5 Star Books They Read [46:34] Emily & Blaes: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] [47:50] Sarah: A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:19] Other Books Mentioned:  The Secret History by Donna Tartt [48:11]  Other Links Year of Agatha The Book & Cover's Instagram post of their stocked shelves About the Founders of The Book & Cover Website | Instagram Blaes Green enjoys running, knitting, wrangling kiddos, and sobbing over epic family sagas. In her day job, she manages a team of customer service representatives in manufacturing for her family's 100-year-old Chattanooga printing business. She is running the New York City marathon in a month! Emily Lilley enjoys cooking, playing with her dachshund Bertie, and curling up with a cozy or smart TV comedy. In her day job, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for a statewide education policy and advocacy nonprofit. Emily and her friend Audrey are writing their own mystery series! Sarah Jackson enjoys organizing, Enneagramming, glitter, and getting lost in magical realist tales. In her day job, she is the chief operations officer of her home. In college, Sarah “beta” read fan fiction. Next Episode In two weeks (November 24), Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) will join me to discuss our choices for the 2021 Best Books of the Year.  

In Episode 97, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza share how their co-authored novel (We Are Not Like Them) explores how hard it is to have conversations about difficult topics even between dear friends.  We discuss why they decided to write a book with a lifelong, interracial friendship at its core, and how they handled collaborating on a book with a plot revolving around a fraught topic.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How they met and began their professional relationship. Who had the initial idea for We Are Not Like Them. How they decided to go from an editor/writer relationship to co-writing and what that looked like for them. Why it was important to work collaboratively on both main characters, rather than each taking one. Christine's and Jo's own challenges while working on this novel. How they handled any “creative friction” that came up. How the discussions around character development really opened up how they had to consider race on the page. How their own personal experiences and perspectives really informed both characters They share some key thoughts to having these important conversations. The surprising but similar reaction from both Black and white readers. They also share a little teaser about the next book they are writing together. Christine's and Jo's Book Recommendations [32:55] Two OLD Books They Love Christine: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:23] Jo: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:21] Two NEW Books They Love Christine: No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:05] Jo: Matrix by Lauren Groff | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org[40:42] Other Books Mentioned: Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler [38:13] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff [42:01] Bonus Pick: Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner [42:42] Two Books They DIDN'T LOVE Christine: The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:26] Jo: Her thoughts on sharing books she doesn't like. [48:47] Other Books Mentioned: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [48:18] Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl [48:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [49:53] Two NEW RELEASES They're Excited About Christine: I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer (November 9, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [50:14] Jo: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult (November 30, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:16] Other Books Mentioned: 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [53:51] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow [54:02] Last 5 Star Books They Read Christine: Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:43] Jo: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:54] Other Book Mentioned Marriage Vacation by Pauline Brooks [5:09]

In Episode 96, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share some of our favorite debut novels and discuss why we gravitate toward debuts.  We also discuss our reading stats for debut novels, as well as exploring some sophomore novels...the good, the not so good, and those we're still awaiting. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). I also included Bookshop.org affiliate links. Highlights Why I like having debut authors on the podcast. A full breakdown of debut-related stats and our best year for debuts Debuts we love, divided into four categories: All-Time Favorite Debuts Sophomore Slumps — alongside the debuts that came before them Anxiously Awaiting — debut novelists who've not yet released a second novel Upcoming Sophomore Novels All-Time Favorite Debuts [9:35] Sarah The Mothers by Brit Bennett | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org[11:00] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:35] & [41:05] Honorable Mentions Shelter by Jung Yun | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:00] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:16] Susie Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:22] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:46] Honorable Mention Mudbound by Hillary Jordan | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:26] Sophomore Slumps [21:05] Sarah Debut: The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:20] Sophomore: Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:40] Debut: Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:46] Sophomore: We Went to the Woods by Caite Dolan-Leach | Buy from Amazon| Buy from Bookshop.org [32:03] Susie Debut: Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:04] Sophomore: Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [28:13] Debut: Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:14] Sophomore: The End of the Day by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:09] Anxiously Awaiting [36:25] Sarah The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:37] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:13] Susie If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org[38:54] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:57] Upcoming Sophomore Novels [45:40] Sarah Debut: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:55] Upcoming: Happiness Quotient by Angie Kim (TBA) [46:19] Debut: Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:51] Upcoming: Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (January 18, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [50:02] Susie Debut: Girl at War by Sara Nović | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:04] Upcoming: True Biz by Sara Nović (March 15, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [47:58] Debut: Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [51:03] Upcoming: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (April 12, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [52:39] Other Books Mentioned The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [11:40]  Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi [13:53]  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins [17:21] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [17:24] & [39:31] The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [17:26]  Rules of Civility by Amor Towles [22:18] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [34:06]  Scout Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee [52:28]  Other Links Podcast Episode 93: Fall 2021 Book Preview with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide Podcast Episode 83: 2021 Summer Reading Special with Susie from @NovelVisits Podcast Episode 78: Deep Backlist Books with Catherine from @GilmoreGuide Podcast Episode 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) If you'd like to track your own reading stats, check out my downloadable spreadsheet.  Learn more about the 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracking Spreadsheet here, or by becoming a supporter on Patreon and choosing the Superstar level, you'll get the upcoming 2022 Reading Tracker included with your membership.

Hello! Today I have a very special guest on - Rita Maria Martinez, author of the Jane Eyre inspired poetry collection, "The Jane and Bertha in Me". Rita joins me to discuss Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte, and the impact stories and words can have on us. I enjoyed talking with Rita - and I know you will enjoy hearing the episode. Jane Eyre is one of my favorite Victorian novels. Charlotte Bronte wrote it in 1847 - and yet it still resonates with audiences today. Find out how this classic book inspired Rita Martinez on her own journey, as we discuss Jane Eyre, The Brontes, and why they still matter today. Rita Maria Martinez and her book can be found at http://comeonhome.org/wordpress_development/ Find Me Online: Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodysseyTwitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcastYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtdYVC7SKy5_cHwSV8i-Xg    Email: bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com    Ways to Support the Show:Buying a book? Bookshop.org Affiliate Link: https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey  (Affiliate links mean that any purchases you make with the above link, I get a small percentage at no extra cost to you!)Enjoy Coffee or Tea? Great Expectations Coffee Mug: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1081083637/miss-havishams-satis-house-coffee-mug?ref=shop_home_active_1 Buy Me a Coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod 

In Episode 95, Cheryl Diamond joins me to discuss what it was like to have been "born a ghost," her outlaw life with her fugitive parents, on the run from Interpol and other government agencies, and what brought her to detail her tumultuous childhood in her latest memoir, Nowhere Girl. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What prompted Cheryl's decision to write this memoir now. How Cheryl weighed her fear for her own safety against the need to share her story. What delayed Cheryl starting therapy and where she is now in her healing journey. Cheryl talks about her time, along with her brother, as elite athletes training for the Junior Olympics while still on the run. Why Cheryl feels like she lost her 20s and the toll this has taken on her health and well-being. How her childhood was both a magical adventure and a chaotic and dark time. Cheryl discusses the fact-checking of her memoir and a scene that was almost cut from Nowhere Girl for legal reasons. Cheryl's Book Recommendations [spp-timestamp time="34:35"] Two OLD Books She Loves The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="35:22"] Papillon by Henri Charrière | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="37:11"] Two NEW Books She Loves The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="40:02"] Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org[spp-timestamp time="42:00"] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="44:43"] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris (May 31, 2022) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="46:18"] Last 5 Star Book(s) Cheryl Read Resilience by Boris Cyrulnik | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time="47:20"] Other Books Mentioned Model by Cheryl Diamond [spp-timestamp time="1:33"] Naked Rome by Cheryl Diamond [spp-timestamp time="1:38"] Born to Run by Christopher McDougall [spp-timestamp time="17:05"] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah [spp-timestamp time="17:15"] Educated by Tara Westover [spp-timestamp time="32:36"] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls [spp-timestamp time="32:38"] Chatter by Ethan Cross [spp-timestamp time="36:49"] The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd [spp-timestamp time="41:13"] Calypso by David Sedaris [spp-timestamp time="47:04"] About Cheryl Website | Instagram By the age of nine she had lived in more than a dozen countries, on five continents, under six assumed identities.  She was home-schooled by her parents who were evading Interpol and various other law enforcement agencies. At sixteen, Cheryl was scouted by a modeling agency and arrived in New York City with nothing but $300, her cat, and a fair bit of life experience.  Between shoots and castings, she began to write.  Model: A Memoir, a behind the scenes account of her life as a young high fashion model, was published by Simon & Schuster five years later.  The book was featured by the New York Times, the L.A. Times, Good Morning America, and Fox News Live. Her second book, Naked Rome, tells the story of the Eternal City through the eyes of its most fascinating people, and was published in 2019. Cheryl's newest project, Nowhere Girl, the shocking true story of her outlaw childhood, hit shelves on June 2021.  She currently lives in Rome and obeys the law — most of the time.

Today, we're bringing you a sneak peek of a new podcast series for patrons!  Double Booked is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits will alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn't love, and 1 upcoming release we're excited about). Moving forward, these episodes will be available to “Superstars” patrons for $7 / month (join here). This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Along with this Double Booked bonus episode series, “Superstars” patrons will get: My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker (normally $14.99) Summer Reading Guide Supplement (additional summer reading recommendations from patrons and hopefully previous podcast guests). Everything in the “Stars” tier ($5 /month) Highlights Our ongoing search for the right word to replace “love” when talking about books that deal with really tough topics.  A chance in Catherine's reading preferences. If there should be a word count limit on book titles. The fiction trend Catherine is sick of. Sarah's Recommendations [8:39] Two OLD Books She Loves Plague Years: A Doctor's Journey Through the AIDS Crisis by Dr. Ross Slotten | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:47] The Defenseby Steve Cavanagh | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Two NEW Books She Loves When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:43] Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:43] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:39] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:48] Catherine's Recommendations [5:49] Two OLD Books She Loves The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:35] Other People's Housesby Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:47] Two NEW Books She Loves Margreete's Harbor by Eleanor Morse | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:37] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:11] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:58] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (October 5, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:04] Other Books Mentioned The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [12:07]  The Prettiest Starby Carter Sickles [12:07]  The Two Mrs. Grenvilles by Dominick Dunne [17:26] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [19:07] The Plea by Steve Cavanagh[23:11] Sorrow & Blissby Meg Mason [30:50] The Northern Reachby W.S. Winslow [31:44]  Commonwealthby Ann Patchett [34:06]  Blacktop Wastelandby S.A. Cosby [42:41]  The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn [46:03]  Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [53:50]  Magic Lessonsby Alice Hoffman [53:56]  The Rules of Magicby Alice Hoffman [55:48]  About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

In Episode 94, Kimberly McCreight (author of Friends Like These) joins me to deep dive into the mysteries & thrillers genre (including the difference between a mystery and a thriller, how involved authors are in deciding their books' titles, and what makes a great twist…and to talk about the inspiration behind her new novel. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A bit about Friends Like These including Kimberly's inspiration for this story. The difference between a mystery and a thriller. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining which sub-genre their books will live in. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books' titles. How Kimberly comes up with her titles and what makes a good title. If manuscripts are ever submitted without a working tile. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books' jacket copy. What makes a good twist / ending. How Kimberly threads in her red herrings to lay the groundwork for a good twist. How Kimberly keeps her twists fresh amid the sea of thrillers out there. Whether Kimberly reads a lot within the thriller genre. Where Kimberly gets her inspiration from (or, more accurately, doesn't get her inspiration from). Kimberly's Book Recommendations [38:52] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:24] Three Womenby Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:48] Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org  [44:49] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:37] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:13] Last 5 Star Book(s) Kimberly Read [49:03] The Pushby Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon [48:49] Other Books Mentioned Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight [2:50] Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews [12:32] Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight [17:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [27:59] Animal by Lisa Taddeo [41:55] Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore [45:41] Other Links Picture of the real life upstate New York house that inspired the house in Friends Like These. About Kimberly Website | Instagram | Twitter Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards and was called Entertainment Weekly's Favorite Book of the Year. Reconstructing Amelia has been optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films. Ms. McCreight's second adult novel, Where They Found Her, was a USA Today bestseller and a Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year.  She is also the author of The New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers (The Outliers, The Scattering and The Collide), optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon's Pacific Standard. Her next novel, an adult mystery set in Park Slope, is forthcoming in 2020. Ms. McCreight attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two daughters.