Podcast appearances and mentions of Catherine Steadman

On today's Complicated Conversations, we welcome Catherine Steadman, an author, screenwriter, and actress often recognized for playing Mabel Lane Fox in Downton Abbey. Catherine's new novel, Look In The Mirror, is a psychological thriller with a propulsive plot that will have you turning pages through every heart-pounding twist and turn.  We chat with Catherine about her exploration of themes of secrets, identity, and the complexities of familial relationships. She delves into the character development of Nina and Maria, the narrative structure of her book, and the inspirations drawn from escape room/game theory stories and literary influences like T.S. Eliot's poem, The Wasteland. Catherine writes like an actor, thinking first of character and theme and it clearly shows! Finally, she shares details about writing the screenplay for the forthcoming adaptation of Lisa Jewel's bestselling novel, Then She Was Gone. Look In The Mirror is out now!

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Catherine Steadman had a very successful acting career, starring in 'Downton Abbey', 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen', 'Fearless' and many more. In her early 30s, she started to think about how her future as an actor might pan out. It's been well documented that roles for older women are depressingly stark, and often frustratingly uninspired. Giving that some thought, Catherine decide to switch things around, and trusting that her story-telling and improvisational abilities learned from acting would transfer well, started writing fiction.Her debut was 'Something in the Water', it became a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, which launched her to success. She's a New York Times Bestseller, has sold millions of copies and been published around the world. Her newest novel is 'Look in the Mirror', which looks at the lives of Nina and Maria, and how their lives become entangled with a huge house in the British Virgin Islands. It's a mysterious thriller which Catherine was keen to keep speculative, and not let it creep into being gritty or grimy.Catherine talks about how acting has helped her writing, why she feels able to understand the nuances of characters well, also why novelty is key to her day, and how she keeps grounded after sudden success.You can support the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Pub day to today's guest, Catherine Steadman! Think Squid Game meets The Game. Lies, puzzles, race against time and so much more in this white knuckle thriller. She and I talked being an OG Reese pick, writing, her time acting, thrillers and so much more. Catherine was such a delight and this book is perfect summer time reading.

Brook and Sarah break down the choices the narrator makes in Catherine Steadman's 2018 domestic thriller Something in the Water. This episode goes into detail about the plot of the book. DiscussedSomething in the Water (2018) Catherine SteadmanFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Join the Clued in Cartel: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/Transcript

Welcome to the Holly Jolly, It's F***ing Christmas Extravaganza! On today's episode, Kayla chats about three of her favorite holiday season reads, as well as upcoming plans for this Christmas season.  As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. The Christmas Swap by Maggie Knox 11:56-16:54 One Last Gift by Emily Stone 17:00-25:06 The Family Game by Catherine Steadman 25:19-33:00 Thank you for listening!  Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting with the one and only Catherine Steadman!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Crack the Book Open: Novels by Catherine Steadman: Something in the Water Mr. Nobody The Disappearing Act The Family Game  Her short story: Stockholm  Other books mentioned: Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang Tom Lake by Ann Patchett  Our Town by Thornton Wilder

This week we discuss "The Family Game" by Catherine Steadman, A's husbands secret love of Joey Fantone, our DEEP DEEP love of the NFL, and much much more.

On this episode, we are joined with Author, Award Winning Filmmaker, Podcaster and Surf Trip Guru, Laurel Senick. She just completed her first novel, Foam, a surf adventure with a female protagonist, Casasandra Lee who is an out of work journalist whose life is in shambles and runs to Rincon Puerto Rico in hopes of realizing her dreams. It's when she is researching a free diver's death, she uncovers a drug ring and kidnapping plot and discovers that this sleepy town has a darker underbelly. It's a welcome novel that fills a missing genre of women's fiction and also follows in the tradition of such great writers as Kem Nunn, Tim Winton,Taylor Jenkins, Catherine Steadman and Don Winslow. Laurel is from Wilmington North Carolina but has made her way up North for the Women's Surf Film festival and I'm stoked to have her on the show. For more information on Laurel Senick follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelsenick/To purchase his book In Foam, go to https://laurelsenick.com Music: Artis: The War on DrugsSong: Taking The FarmAlbum: The Wagonwheel Blues

In de thriller De duik van Catherine Steadman zet een schokkende ontdekking tijdens een paradijselijke reis het leven van een perfect paar compleet op zijn kop. Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Roos van Breukelen

Book Talk starts at 23:51 Recorded Friday, July 14, 2023 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes.  To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website.  Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count!  For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread. Virtual Knitting Group via ZoomEvents Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Tracie finished: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey in Rigging Mother Bears 311, 312 and 313   Barb finished Mother Bears 275, 276 & 277 Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze lace in the Fern and Gravity colorways WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway   Tracie cast on: Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay!   She continues to work 0n: Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 7 different color ways Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway   Barb is working on: Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Mother Bear 278 Carley by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using Berroco Remix in the Mist colorway Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways BOOKS Tracie finished: Dannemora: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State by Charles A. Gardner - 4 stars Curse of the Spellmans (The Spellmans #2) by Lisa Lutz - 3 stars French Braid by Anne Tyler - 4 stars Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson - 5 stars Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 1/2 stars After Everything You Did by Stephanie Sowden - 2 stars Barb read: The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon - 4 stars Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger - 3 stars Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl - 4.5 stars Arctic Homestead: the True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds by Norma Cobb It's One of Us by J.T. Ellison - 4.5 stars

Episode 2222A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Kate Mosse “Warrior Queens & Quite Revolutionaries” (Non Fiction)Catherine Steadman “The Family Game” (Fiction)Dorothy Koomson “My Other Husband” (Fiction) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about our love of Catherine Steadman. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.  Crack the Book Open: Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman The Family Game by Catherine Steadman  

Welcome to Episode 24 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: THE FAMILY GAME by Catherine Steadman (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert, The Guest List by Lucy Foley, The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendrick and Sara Pekkenan, Ready or Not (movie) Olivia's Book: CHLOE CATES IS MISSING by Mandy McHugh (5.23.23!) - Similar Suggestions: Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins, People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd, The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle, Pretty Things by Janelle Brown, Follow Me by Kathleen Barber Alexa's Book: THE IT GIRL by Ruth Ware (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Shiver by Allie Reynolds, It's Always the Husband by Michelle Campbell, The Lying Game by Ruth Ware, Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: ⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠   Olivia: ⁠@oliviadaywrites⁠     Alexa: ⁠@alexadonne on Instagram and TikTok or Alexa Donne on YouTube Happy Pub Day! HOW I'll KILL YOU by Ren DeStefano THE DONUT LEGION by Joe R. Lansdale WOMAN OF THE YEAR by Darcey Bell

In this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'The Family Game' by Catherine Steadman and 'The Explorer's Library: Books That Inspire Wonder' by Atlas Obscura. Then Mel discusses The Big Read book club led by writer Jeremy Anderberg.  BOOKS The Family Game by Catherine Steadman https://bit.ly/3GAd0bF The Explorer's Library: Books That Inspire Wonder by Atlas Obscura https://bit.ly/3ACthsM Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/ Gastro Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/gastro DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK Read More Books newsletter by Jeremy Anderberg https://bit.ly/3XAeYPo The Big Read 2023 Schedule https://bit.ly/3XrKq1W Get 20% off your first year of The Big Read https://bit.ly/3TZHuH8 Jeremy Anderberg on Instagram https://bit.ly/3ExlYDF Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3EqZbJX The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know what library staff members are reading and recommending right now? Watch this book chat as we talk about our favorite mysteries that we've read recently, including Catherine Steadman and Ruth Ware.

Crime Fictions Picks of the Month hosts Hopeton Hay, Scott Montgomery, Molly Odintz, and Amanda Moore discussed their favorite recently released favorite crime fiction ANYWHERE YOU RUN by Wanda Morris, SOUTH CENTRAL NOIR edited by Gary Phillips, and THE FAMILY GAME by Catherine Steadman.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: travel reading and two great bookish podcast episodes Current Reads: buzzy books, sci-fi, and plenty of murder Deep Dive: book covers that enhanced our reading experience 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!*   . . . . Season 5, Episode 17 1:34 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:57 - Kaytee's noise canceling headphones 4:32 - Episode 126 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live 5:26 - Planet Money: The E-Book Wars 6:52 - Current Reads 7:17 - A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga (Kaytee) 8:21 - The Martian by Andy Weir 8:25 - The Martian; Classroom Edition by Andy Weir 9:15 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 10:25 - Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 15:55 - The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull (Kaytee) 17:48 - Brilliant Books  18:26 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 18:57 - The Harbor by Katrine Engberg (Meredith) 20:11 - The Tenant by Katrine Engberg 20:12 - The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg 22:36 - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 23:38 - Thank You for LIstening by Julia Whelan (Kaytee) 26:53 - Episode 81 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live w/Julia Whelan 26:53 - Episode 340 of What Should I Read Next w/Julia Whelan 27:17 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Meredith) 29:19 - Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman 30:00 - A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny (Three Pines #4) 31:32 - The Nest by Cynthis D'aprix Sweeney 31:33 - The Heirs by Susan Reiger  32:20 - Book Covers that Enhanced Our Reading Experience 32:59 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman 34:40 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 36:09 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 37:18 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 39:02 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 39:22 - Matrix by Lauren Groff 40:47 - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu 41:54 - Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Elliott Arnold  42:54 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 43:53 - Blackwell's UK 44:39 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish for suggestions on perfect holiday romance reading. (Kaytee) Email Kaytee at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com or DM her at @notesonbookmarks with your holiday romances!  I wish those who enjoy it would sink into puzzles and audiobooks this season. (Meredith) 47:00 - HH Holmes Murde Castle Puzzle 47:06 - The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 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

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting about what we literally read in October!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Traci: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak  Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young The Hangman by Louise Penny Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney  Frankenstein by Mary Shelly  Isn't it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams  Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister  The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman  Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant  The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman Meredith Alone by Claire Alexander  Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Room by Emma Donoghue Ellie:  Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn  Frankenstein by Mary Shelly  Isn't it Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams  Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor  I Hope this Finds You Well by Kate Baer  More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez The Family Game by Catherine Steadman

Chris and Rob chat to Catherine Steadman about her latest book, The Family Game. We also discuss the writing process, the TV show Catherine has written, and we play a very funny round of One Star Superstar

Stories we can't get enough of: Apple TV! LOJ Book Club: The Family Game by Catherine Steadman. We just love this book! Geena Davis adds to the Bill Murry saga!

I interview Catherine Steadman about her latest book “The Family Game” and then interview Iain Dale about his new book “On This Day In Politics” plus I also review “Carrie Soto Is Back” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, “The Marriage Portrait” by Maggie O'Farrell and “All Among The Barley” by Melissa Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to series 7, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Our topic today is Sexy Settings. We're chatting to actress and author, Catherine Steadman about her latest novel The Family Game and its very sexy setting of New York high society. The Family Game is out on 29th September. 

YAY!! Our first Patreon episode is out and Abby and I are reviewing Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman and The Shades of Magic Trilogy by V.E. Schwab. Enjoy! *Mostly* spoiler free!On today's podcast we are discussing two books Abby and I have listened to as audiobooks and our new TBR. I hope you enjoy!We started a Patreon for our listeners! Get access to exclusive content monthly for only $5 a month. This helps support the show! https://www.patreon.com/readingandrelaxingDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and check us out on social media!This episode of the podcast is collaborating with Grace by Shan (IG: @gracebyshan). Use code ReadingandRelaxing15 for a one-time use of 15% off of bookish merch! You can also shop the link here: https://gracebyshan.com/discount/readingandrelaxing15Me and Abby love Shan's book sleeves! I use them for my books, kindles, journals, planners and more! She also has cute stickers and apparel. Get 15% off at Bookbabedesigns.com with code readingandrelaxing15  Get your first audiobook free with Libro.fm and support local and independent bookstores: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm172123Buzzsprout – the best way to launch a professional podcast! Everything is super easy and self-explanatory!! Get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign-up using our link! Happy Podcasting!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1752520Have an idea for an episode of the podcast, want to collaborate for a promotion or sponsorship or even if you just have a book recommendation check us out at:Instagram: @readingandrelaxingEmail: readingandrelaxingpod@gmail.comMusic By: Devon Bishop - If you like the music it was produced by my brother.- Instagram: @devonbishop- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzM5BSkr5D3K0ucP2DbSwCw

Welcome back to another fabulous episode of You Heard It Here First - the go-to podcast to find your next listen. Things take an ‘ordinary' turn as we head to Ireland to get a quick romance fix for this episode. If a twee romance isn't your thing, not to worry because we're launching into space for some blood-curdling horror and sci-fi.The action keeps coming as our guests join the show. Sam convinces us all to take on a 14 book epic fantasy that's reminiscent of Lord of the Rings, and bestselling novelist Milly Johnson gushes about her love for a mentally gripping psychological thriller that sucked her in from the very first words. We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer! Follow and chat with us about all things audiobooks on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod Here are the recommendations from this episode:Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Think-Like-A-Monk-Audiobook/0008355584Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Beautiful-World-Where-Are-You-Audiobook/0571365558Alien: Out of the Shadows by Tim Lebbon https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Alien-Out-of-the-Shadows-Audiobook/B01ENIZEXWThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Eye-of-the-World-Audiobook/B004FTAVYWSomething in the Water by Catherine Steadman https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Something-in-the-Water-Audiobook/B07D9Q6SY1The Woman in the Middle by Milly Johnson https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Woman-in-the-Middle-Audiobook/1398501190Rosie Jones Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Rosie-Jones-Audiobook/B09B17FSGXThe Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Amazing-Edie-Eckhart-Audiobook/1444958364Clarity and Connection by Yung Pueblo https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Clarity-and-Connection-Audiobook/1683649087 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor and bestselling author Catherine Steadman talks to Cheryl Akle about being an actress and an author, and how she pulls back the (theatre) curtain on show business in her latest novel, The Disappearing Act. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Rebekah Campbell, author of '138 Dates: The true story of one woman's search for everything'. Discover how to harness community to build book sales. Have you listened to the Your Kid's Next Read podcast? Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Disappearing Act' by Catherine Steadman to give away.  Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippa interviews M W Craven about his latest book "Dead Ground" and also reviews "The Heights" by Louise Candlish, "The Disappearing Act" by Catherine Steadman, "The Anatomy of Desire" by L R Dorn. "My Best Friend's Secret" by Emma Freud and "The Beresford" by Will Carver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The actress and thriller writer Catherine Steadman visits the podcast this week to talk about “The Disappearing Act,” her new suspense novel about the absurdities of Hollywood. Steadman was drawn to the idea of setting a story during pilot season, when actors from all over the world descend on Los Angeles once a year and compete for lead roles in new TV series.“It's a sort of competitive world where friendships are made really quickly, and people will find their nemesis — someone who looks just like them who keeps snatching away parts from them,” she says. “It's a very strange atmosphere but it's very fun. It's kind of like the Vegas of the acting world. You go there, you cash your chips and you have a roll on the table and see what happens. There's all these strangers with the same desires and goals, in the same environment, and they really are up against each other. It's kind of a ‘Hunger Games' situation.”Michael Dobbs visits the podcast to talk about his new book, “King Richard,” which finds fresh things to say about President Richard Nixon and Watergate. Dobbs discusses writing about a story that's been told many times, all in the shadow of perhaps the best-known Watergate book, “All the President's Men,” by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.“That's the story of two reporters pursing this scandal into the White House and trying to figure out what was going on in the White House,” Dobbs says. “And now 50 years later — because we have access to these extraordinary materials, particularly Nixon's own tape-recorded conversations — one can tell the story from the inside rather than the outside. We're never again going to get such an intimate look at a president facing an existential crisis, as it's possible to get with Richard Nixon.”Also on this week's episode, Tina Jordan looks back at Book Review history as it celebrates its 125th anniversary, Alexandra Alter has news from the publishing world, and Parul Sehgal and Jennifer Szalai talk about books they've recently reviewed. Pamela Paul is the host.Here are the books discussed by the Times's critics this week:“Wayward” by Dana Spiotta“Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration's Response to the Pandemic That Changed History” by Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta

In this episode, I interview Lily Lowe, a steward of servant leadership and my oldest friend.  We talk about how we became friends back in fourth grade and how her love of reading about love developed.  Books mentioned in this episode: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling, The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis, Still Life by Louise Penny, A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny, Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins, and The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helloheroinepod/support

Sarah and Jayme talk about what they have been reading lately and if you should be reading them as well.  Sarah's Shelf:  The Secret Wife by Gill Paul                           The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly                           Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick                           The Survivors by Jane Harper Jayme's Shelf: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov                           The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown                            Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster                            Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman

Alli Worthington joins me on the podcast to consider the phrase “Great woman of God.” Her time on the podcast along with her new book, Standing Strong, remind us God wants to partner with us-- that His love isn’t distant or unattainable, but paid for by the Son and sealed by the Spirit. She urges us to connect our knowledge of God with our love for Him and relationship with Him; He is not a distant dictator but a loving and perfect Father. A little bit about the guest: Alli Worthington is a wife and mom of five sons. She lives outside of Nashville in a loud, messy, testosterone-filled house with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She is a coach who is obsessed with helping women be more successful in their careers, businesses, and entrepreneurial pursuits. She hosts the Alli Worthington Show, a weekly podcast featuring friends she wants to learn from, as well as coaching time where she answers listener questions about life, faith, and business. As an Enneagram 7, she believes in having adventures and making fun memories! Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Standing Strong by Alli Worthington Alli is reading American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins and Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. She heads to the movie theater to watch Tenet and The Personal History of David Copperfield. She is being refreshed by relaxing in the midst of a busy season. Noteworthy quotes: “In each season of life, God calls us to something new.” - 5:52 “...He does want to partner with us. I think sometimes we forget that God created so much of the world to work in partnership. He exists in partnership: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And [...] everything that gets done in this world is with a partnership with Him.” - 8:41 Questions for consideration: How does the Hebrew translation of “helper” (ezer) change the way you worship the Lord? What does partnership with the Lord look like in your life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waterwithlemon/support

Alli Worthington joins me on the podcast to consider the phrase “Great woman of God.” Her time on the podcast along with her new book, Standing Strong, remind us God wants to partner with us-- that His love isn’t distant and unattainable, but paid for by the Son and sealed by the Spirit. She urges us to connect our knowledge of God with our love for Him and relationship with Him; He is not a distant dictator but a loving and perfect Father. A little bit about the guest: Alli Worthington is a wife and mom of five sons. She lives outside of Nashville in a loud, messy, testosterone-filled house with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She is a coach who is obsessed with helping women be more successful in their careers, businesses, and entrepreneurial pursuits. She hosts the Alli Worthington Show, a weekly podcast featuring friends she wants to learn from, as well as coaching time where she answers listener questions about life, faith, and business. As an Enneagram 7, she believes in having adventures and making fun memories! Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Standing Strong by Alli Worthington Alli is reading American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins and Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. She heads to the movie theater to watch Tenet and The Personal History of David Copperfield. She is being refreshed by relaxing in the midst of a busy season. Noteworthy quotes: “In each season of life, God calls us to something new.” - 5:52 “...He does want to partner with us. I think sometimes we forget that God created so much of the world to work in partnership. He exists in partnership: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And [...] everything that gets done in this world is with a partnership with Him.” - 8:41 Questions for consideration: How does the Hebrew translation of “helper” (ezer) change the way you worship the Lord? What does partnership with the Lord look like in your life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waterwithlemon/support

In this final episode of the first series, we take you on a quick trip to the South of France with a brief dalliance in Minnesota. Critically acclaimed, international best seller, Peter May, joins Theresa Talbot from his home in France. He talks about his brand new book, Lockdown, written 15 years ago about a global pandemic which closes London down. Peter talks about digging deep in writing, the importance of research, and you’ll hear about his best-selling Lewis Trilogy, The China Thrillers and Enzo Files - there could be a new 7th book in the series coming next. Peter’s book recommendation is Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger - he predicts that it will be recognised as an American classic one day (remember, you heard it here first). And we have a great extract from the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival last year - Helen Fitzgerald, Louise Candlish and Catherine Steadman are interviewed by Russel McLean in the session, Till Death Do Us part. Join The Tartan Noir Show Club: https://www.patreon.com/ttnsTTNS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheTartanNoirShowPeter May: http://www.petermay.co.uk/ @authorpetermay William Kent Krueger: https://williamkentkrueger.com/ @WmKentKruegerHelen Fitzgerald: https://helenfitzgerald.wordpress.com/ @fitzhelen Louise Candlish: http://www.louisecandlish.com/ @louise_candlishCatherine Steadman: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/authors/Catherine-Steadman/2141499785 @CatSteadmanRussel McLean: http://www.russeldmcleanbooks.com/ @RusseldMcLeanTheresa Talbot: http://www.theresatalbot.com/about @Theresa_TalbotBloody Scotland International Crime Festival: https://bloodyscotland.com @BloodyScotlandFor more information about The Tartan Noir Show, visit: www.thebiglight.com/thetartannoirshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mr Nobody by Catherine Steadman. She did a terrific book last year which I talked about on the show called Something in the Water. She's actually an actress, probably best known for her role as Lady Mabel Fox in Downton Abbey, and she has a kind of cinematic approach to writing. This is about a man who' s found washed up on a beach with no memory or knowledge of his name or where he came from; but when a neuropsychiatrist is called in to help, he knows the name she went by before tragedy struck her family and she changed it – and a whole lot more besides.Saving Missy by Beth Morrey. Missy Carmichael is 79 and she's old, miserable, not particularly likeable and desperately lonely. Her world changes when she meets new friends which opens up her life in ways she could never have imagined and she's saved by the people around her. Looking back on a life filled with regrets, Missy discovers it's never too late to learn how to live.   

Welcome distinguished ladies, refined germs and people of all genders who are of a worldly disposition! Join Taylor & Curtis as we discuss a topic of much pomp and esteem (I don't know why I think it's so fancy, but I'm the one writing the episode description so let me be) - the National Film Registry! Specifically, two of the twenty-five or so (out of 775) horror films in the prestigious registry. Join us as we discuss thrilling topics such as: the male gaze, the greatest monsters to grace the medium of film, what is and what it means to be on the National Film Registry, and our depression in recalling the infamous Dave&Busters Reddit story (see below...). CW ON THE POD: DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ASSAULTWant to learn more? Check out some of the sources we used for this episode:"What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?," https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/11/20/art-monstrous-men/"Has Roman Polanski Ruined Rosemary's Baby's Legacy? No.," https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/201484/rosemarys-baby-themes-roman-polanski-me-too-misogyny"The Devil Inside: Watching Rosemary’s Baby in the Age of #MeToo," https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/05/watching-rosemarys-baby-in-the-age-of-metoo"Great Movies: Rear Window," https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-rear-window-1954And, finally, the Dave and Busters story... only read if you're prepared to be sad: https://twitter.com/redditships/status/1152957799623745537?lang=enPlease connect with us on Twitter: @ahhreelfilms or Instagram: @ahhrealfilms, or drop us a line to let us know how we're doing, or to suggest a future topic or film to discuss: ahhrealfilms@gmail.com. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe!You can also now find us both on Letterboxd! Follow us on our horror journey and occasional forays into romcoms (because let's be real).Taylor: @happydeathtayCurtis: @let5groove2nit3Films Covered: Rosemary's Baby (1968), Rear Window (1954), Gretel and Hansel (2020), Mayhem (2017), Ju-On: The Curse (2000, YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx1O_OHTQwY&t=5s), The Golem (2018), Attack the Block (2011)TV Shows Covered: You (Season 2)Books Covered: Something in the Water, by Catherine Steadman

We recap our recent reads and talk about the media we’re looking forward to in 2020. 🐝 Episode transcript coming soon! 🐝 What We’ve Read — starts at 00:25Anticipated 2020 Media — starts at 13:46 Media mentioned: Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman, The Epic Crush of Genie Lo & The Iron Will of Genie Lo […] The post Fangirl Happy Hour, Episode #129 — Lists, Lists, Lists appeared first on Fangirl Happy Hour.

Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between! This week we are wrapping up our 50 bookish questions series. We get into a heated debate (ha) about romance in books and also chat about the books that started it all. Grab your favorite cup of tea and join us!   TARDIS tea blend from Adagio- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=19749 Orange Spice from Tea Cellar- https://www.teacellartea.com/shop/orange-spice/l Below by Alexandria Warwick- https://amzn.to/2RcHKnD Jane Anonymous by Laurie Faria Stolarz- https://amzn.to/2FNt5do One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus- https://amzn.to/35S1Nx3  A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer- https://amzn.to/2uM7joa  The Night Country by Melissa Albert- https://amzn.to/2NDHpcX  Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim- https://amzn.to/2FYROf3  Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman- https://amzn.to/2teROEM  The Conference of the Birds by Ransom Riggs- https://amzn.to/3731jW4  Infinity Son by Adam Silvera- https://amzn.to/2FKIXNB  This Vicious Cure by Emily Suvada- https://amzn.to/383gkHB  Layoverland by Gabby Noone- https://amzn.to/36QHjGp  Tweet Cute by Emma Lord- https://amzn.to/2Rh2xX5  Follow Me to Ground by Sue Rainsford- https://amzn.to/30iFUFR  Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith- https://amzn.to/2sqhnT0  The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler- https://amzn.to/36QA951  If You Tell by Gregg Olson- https://amzn.to/2Ts1xT3  Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb- https://amzn.to/2uM8BQ2  Buzzfeede 2020 Anticipated Books- https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ariannarebolini/most-anticipated-books-2020  Goodreads 33 Highly Anticipated Books of 2020 https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1743-33-highly-anticipated-books-of-2020 World’s first illustrated books discovered: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ancient-egyptian-oldest-book-1744110?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=today%20in%20books&utm_term=BookRiot_TodayInBooks_DormantSuppress Know My Name by Chanel Miller- https://amzn.to/2NpWQVI  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins- https://amzn.to/2FOMbzW  The Vampire Academy by Rachelle Mead- https://amzn.to/2NrjtJE  The Grace Year by Kim Ligget- https://amzn.to/2RdWuCN  Scared Little Rabbits by A.V. Geiger- https://amzn.to/2FSy64d  All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace- https://amzn.to/2RcMRnY  Havenfall by Sara Holland- https://amzn.to/30hnhlT  Sinisters Souls and Dead Things by Martina McAtee- https://amzn.to/2FLdRW6  Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare- https://amzn.to/35RUfKO  Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling- https://amzn.to/2Nn4ala  Twilight by Stephanie Meyer- https://amzn.to/35OTjXt  The War Outside by Monica Hesse- https://amzn.to/30fTJoI  The Diary of Anne Frank- https://amzn.to/2QOVaaA  River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey- https://amzn.to/381w5in  Outcast: Book One: A Living Out Loud Novel by Denise Jaden- https://amzn.to/2TlmUW0  The Crown’s Game by Eveyln Skye- https://amzn.to/2QRfb06  Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo- https://amzn.to/2QPydns  Empress of a Thousand Skies Rhoda Belleza- https://amzn.to/2FQxsEk  Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor- https://amzn.to/3a7h3tj  The Mortal Coil series by Emily Suvada- https://amzn.to/2RhqhKG  Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir- https://amzn.to/2FYVy05  Shatter Me by Tehereh Mafi- https://amzn.to/3a7kvUU  Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll- https://amzn.to/2TnVbnl  Me Before You by JoJo Moyes- https://amzn.to/2Nnw2Wg  Mortal Instruments Coloring Book- https://amzn.to/2NoakSa  Outlander by Diana Gabaldon- https://amzn.to/2sryUu4  The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee- https://amzn.to/2tV6lWg Internment by Samira Ahmed- https://amzn.to/2RcMcml  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas- https://amzn.to/2t62A0b  Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me by Lily Collins- https://amzn.to/35QR4D4  Baby Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin- https://amzn.to/36Sx8Rs  Rockett’s World Series by Lauren Day- https://amzn.to/3abn9sO 

Bestselling author Lisa Jewell (Ralph's Party) goes head to head with Downton Abbey actor Catherine Steadman in the Book Off. They talk to host Joe Haddow about sharing their work with their partners, the bReece Witherspoon and why a house can be such a scary character ina book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mit "Something in the Water - Im Sog des Verbrechens" hat Catherine Steadman den perfekten Krimi für den Sommerurlaub geschrieben. Unsere WDR 2 Buchhändlerin Brigitta Lange aus Mülheim an der Ruhr ist begeistert.

Artá, the storybook village in Mallorca, Polari coming to Palma, The Spice Circuit pop-up, storming Area 51, the aging app on Facebook with another amazing Spanish Verdejo and psychological thriller called Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Chapter 1 – Third-Grade Reading Challenge, Part 2 There is so much going on with the "Sno-Isle Libraries Mega-Fun, Biblio-Trivia, Rockem-Sockem Third-Grade Reading Challenge" that it takes two segments to get it all in. This literary trivia program for students enrolled in public schools throughout Snohomish and Island counties. Part 1 explores the origins of the reading challenge and the important academic and development reasons it is aimed at third-graders. In Part 2, Sno-Isle Libraries reporter Abe Martinez continues his conversation with Joy Feldman, Lead Librarian for Early Literacy, and Jane Lopez-Santillana, Children’s Librarian at the Oak Harbor Library. They explore the origins of the reading challenge and the important academic and development reasons it is aimed at third-graders. Feldman points out that while the program is focused on reading, introducing students to teamwork is a significant part of the reading challenge. “Teamwork very important,” Feldman says. “Teams with that do have a mix of abilities tend to do better.” There can be benefits to the families of the participating students, too, Lopez-Santillana says. “Many (school staff members) mention that the third-grade reading challenge brings parents in who they don’t otherwise see,” Lopez-Santillana says. “Parents mention they are having more interactions with their children. Students have said, ‘This is the first time reading in English in my house’ and ‘I’m reading to my little brother and he likes it so much he’s making me read every night.’” The third-grade reading challenge encourages children to have fun and enjoy reading while honing their literacy and teamwork skills. After reading six books, children participate in in-school, semifinal and final Reading Challenge events. These competitive events are styled like a knowledge quiz bowl, testing the teams' knowledge of the books. In 2018-19, 1,334 third-graders participated on 193 teams from 51 schools across Snohomish and Island counties. Links Reading challenge Part 1 segment Third-grade reading challenge website 2019 Reading Challenge video Understanding the reading challenge video 2019 Reading Challenge photo gallery Chapter length: 5:51 Chapter 2 – Spotlight on a Community Hero: Shaelyn Charvet Bates Libraries have long been part of Shaelynn Charvet Bates’ life. Growing up in Snohomish, Bates says her parents would let her go by herself to the library, then housed in the Carnegie building, knowing she would be safe and entertained. “I spent a lot of time there in high school,” says Bates, now a Lake Stevens resident. “I read a lot of stuff. I read a lot of science fiction, I read a lot of historical fiction.” Bates adds that books, and the library, first caught her attention as a student at Cathcart Elementary where she discovered choose-your-own-adventure books. “You could read 15 different endings in one book and I just thought it was so clever,” she says. At college to get a teaching degree, Bates says an “off-hand comment” by a professor put her on a path back to the elementary-school library and Snohomish where she is now, serving as school librarian at Riverview Elementary. Bates says familiarity with library resources paid off on a recent cross-country family vacation by car, even though they were far from home. “We downloaded audiobooks from OverDrive,” Bates says. The result was family-time listening to and then discussing the stories. Links OverDrive at Sno-Isle Libraries Choose-your-own-adventure books Lake Stevens Library Board Snohomish Carnegie Foundation City of Snohomish Carnegie Project Chapter length: 5:29 Chapter 3 - Book Notes with Marie Byars Oak Harbor Library staff member Marie Byars offers two recommendations: “Something in the Water” by Catherine Steadman, is a “fast-paced, twisty thriller,” Byars says. “Our House” by Louise Candlish is the story of divorced parents take turns coming back to the family home to raise their children until one day the mother finds a moving van at the house and a new family moving in. Chapter length: 1:38

In this episode, Abbe tells us about the summer thriller she's been enjoying, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. Then, she sits down with author Minnie Darke about her novel, Star-Crossed, love, and astrology. Finally, Abbe chats with Sophie and Danielle from the Random House social media team about the books that belong on every millennial's bookshelf.

When a debut novel is picked up by Reese Witherspoon for her book club, and optioned by 20th Century Fox with Reese attached to produce, you know it's worth a look. That's what happened to Something In The Water, a can't-put-it-down thriller written by this week's guest, Catherine Steadman (you need this for your beach holiday). Not only is Catherine now a bestselling novelist, but she's an actress too - you may remember her as Mabel Lane Fox in Downton Abbey, and she's also in the forthcoming supernatural drama The Rook. She's a great positive thinker, and she's here to share the wisdom she lives by.

Show notes Camille Crofton Cherry This was a great conversation over a nice bottle of wine. The conversation starts out a little stiff frankly which is funny since Camille and I have known one another for quite some time. However, after the first break, it really opens up around the 30 minute mark and we have a great discussion about women in the workplace, especially in a male dominated industry like the maritime industry. Amazon links are affiliate based and we appreciate your support by using same. Camille is a third generation family member at Crofton Industries When looking up subaqueous cabling (3:45) which rolls off Camille’s tongue like she have been saying it her whole life (she has), I found this really interesting article. Camille mentioned a lot of books she likes including: The Coaching Habit by Michael-Bungay-Stanier (20:00) https://amzn.to/2XDY02H Radical Candor by Kim Scott (59:13) https://amzn.to/2DvI1Mp And for light beach reading she recommended: Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman 1:04:52 https://amzn.to/2DtOO9qand The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 1:05 https://amzn.to/2GzkRW2 We discussed The Complement Sandwich which Camille also referred to as a Shit Sandwich and which I was unfamiliar with. 52:50 I found this interesting article about it here. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/creative-leadership/201808/no-one-wants-eat-your-compliment-sandwich I struggled to find a citation to the concept that if someone is arguing with you they respect you which we discussed at 58:25. However I did find that the quote “Everyone you meet is an expert in something you are not” or at least a variant thereof (1:12:30) is attributed to Bill Nye of “Science Guy” fame. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/651871-everyone-you-will-ever-meet-knows-something-you-don-t For those of you who did not understand the reference to Monica Padman of Armchair Expert fame and fortune (1:15:00) You can learn about her here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3974945/ Camille apparently performed the Star Spangled Banner in front of numerous crowds including at the Norfolk Tides minor league baseball team. https://www.milb.com/norfolk She also performed at the a minor league soccer team that was the Virginia Beach Mariners, who shut down in 2007. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Beach_Mariners and at the Richmond Vultures Roller Hockey, which was a major league roller hockey team (who knew) that played until 1998. http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/virginia-vultures-8845.html Oh and as a final note, I tried and tried to find a video of Camille on The Next Big Star, the Ed McMahon talent show (1:18:00) but I just couldn’t. However, I did find this article so we know she is legit: https://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-xpm-20000721-2000-07-21-0007210037-story.html

Recorded on January 5, 2019   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here!  You have until January 15, 2019 to post your FO picture. You can enter to win an autographed copy of The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart by going to our Ravelry group here and entering the contest.  It is available on Amazon in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.  Here in the U.S., it is $13.88 - you can buy it here!  The contest ends on January 15, 2019.     KNITTING   Barb’s FOs Mother Bear #151 Hopcott Mitts test knit for Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in a blue-green colorway Bankhead Hat #7 by Susie Gorlay, using leftover Berroco Vintage - teal blue and forest brown   Tracie’s FOs 3 More Never Not Gnomings Rib-a-Roni in Classic Elite Yarns Water Lily in the Woodbine colorway 1 Knitted Knocker in CoBaSi Plus Galactic Hat/Rikke Hat Barb is working on: Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video   And has cast on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way Hazelnut Socks by Helen Stewart, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Freud’s Dream color way - 1st pair for the #fifthannualdesertvistadyeworksmonthlysockclub. Whinstone Hat #3 by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor color way.   Tracie has cast on: Pinch Hat by Cecily Glowik-MacDonald in arkaik fibers swanky aran in Jealous Sea   And is working On: Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway Zephyr cardigan #2 by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway     BOOKS Barb highly recommends: Ohio by Stephen Markley Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman  Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan  North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both by Cea Sunshine Person Barb is currently reading Into the Abyss:  How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot, a Politician, a Criminal and a Cop by Carol Shaben Under Cover of the Night by Diane Fanning Tracie highly recommends: Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present by Hank Stuever Eleanor Olyphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman - 5 stars! To the Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder by Nancy Rommelman   She does not recommend: Keep Her Safe by Sophie Hannah   Tracie is reading: Blind Faith by Joe McGuinness

Book talk starts at 25:05 Recorded on December 21, 2018     Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here!  You have until January 15, 2019 to post your FO picture.     Barb and Tracie discussed the book,  The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart.   It is a beautiful book.  You can win an autographed copy of this book by going to our Ravelry group here and entering the contest.  It is available on Amazon in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.  Here in the U.S., it is $13.88 - you can buy it here!  The contest ends on January 15, 2019.     KNITTING       Tracie finished: 1.  Gnome Pun Intended by Sarah Schira in James C. Brett Twinkle in the gold color way 2.  3 more Never Not Gnoming gnomes by Sarah Schira - 1 large in worsted weight Istex Lettlopi in Heather Lagoon. 3.  Ponytail Hat by Knikki Knits using Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in the Caberet colorway. 4.  Golden Gate Bridge Hat by Sophie Kurnik in orange and grey Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted. Tracie's Gnome Pun Intended! Barb finished: 1.  Rose City Rollers socks by Mara Catherine Bryner, using Loopy Legends in the Leah's Hot Stuff colorway 2.  The Done by Halloween Harry Potter House Scarf by Abby Tohline using 2 colors of Cloudborn Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in a Black color way and a dark orange colorway. 3.  Frost at Midnight cowl by Helen Stewart, using Misti Alpaca Chunky in the Pewter colorway   4.  Mother Bear #150 !!! Barb's Done-By-Halloween Harry Potter House Scarf - Hufflepuff  modeled by Jayla!   Tracie continues to work on: 1.  Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 2.  Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 3.  Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway 4.  Another Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway    Barb continues to work on: 1.   Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 2.  Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video   Barb cast on: 1.  Hopcott Mitts test knit for Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in a blue-green colorway. 2.  Mother Bear #151 One Hopcott Mitt done! BOOKS  Tracie finished: 1.  The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer 2.  Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters 3.  Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) by Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) 4.  The Secret Mother by Shalini Boland   Barb finished: 1.  Pretty Girls Dancing by Kylie Brandt Tracie is reading 1.  Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson 2. Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present by Hank Stuever     Barb is reading: 1.  Ohio by Stephen Markley 2.  Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman       :          

As I have shared in the past, I have read most of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Picks over the past year. Some of the book highlighted include: Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton and The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo. In this episode, I am highlighting  August through October’s picks. There was a total winner in this pick and a dud so hopefully this will make it an interesting episode. BOOKS MENTIONED:  Still Lives by Maria Hummel Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens  This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel  Visit the What to Read Next Blog for past show archives and other book recommendations.   

Actress and author Catherine Steadman joins Nancy to discuss her creative career that has included Downton Abbey and her new #1 New York Times bestselling book Something in the Water. Read more in Nancy’s online column Showbiz Analysis for Parade Magazine.

Today's episode I am highlighting three book club picks from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club. Books mentioned: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows Balli Kaur Jaswa, Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, and Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton.