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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading resolutions and reading while being tattooed Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all things DNF: how we define it, how we do it, etc. The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 1:59 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 2:43 - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon 2:59 - Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri 11:17 - Our Current Reads 11:23 - Letters From Cuba by Ruth Behar (Kaytee) 17:33 - Murder Road by Simone St. James (Meredith) 22:41 - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 22:44 - The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 22:47 - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James 23:12 - The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley (Kaytee) 27:32 - A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush (Meredith) 27:58 - @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram 36:37 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Kaytee) 37:14 - @lizisreading_ on Instagram 38:01 - Packing for Mars by Mary Roach 39:41 - The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden 40:21 - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Meredith) 45:04 - His & Hers by Alice Feeney 45:06 - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney 45:34 - Deep Dive: The Art Of The DNF 59:59 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:00:10 - I wish to hang out with you all at the Tucson Festival of Books in March. (Kaytee) 1:00:13 - Tucson Festival of Books *Send Kaytee and email at currentlyreadingpodcast @ gmail.com or directly message her person instagram @notesonbookmarks 1:01:39 - I wish to let you know about an app I found to track my Agatha Christie reading journey. (Meredith) 1:01:47 - Agatha Christie Reading List app Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is a special episode in partnership with All Things Murderful and a total mystery and thriller stack from Fabled Bookshop in Waco, Texas! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
Send us a textIn this episode we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, which we hope might be just what you need! This short stack is a Warm Hug from our bookish hearts to yours. Featured Books:The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Linda Cohen Loigman (LP)A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (LH)Books Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Two-Family House by Linda Cohen Loigman The Wartime Sisters by Linda Cohen LoigmanThe Matchmaker's Gift by Linda Cohen LoigmanStill Life by Louise PennyChief Inspector Gamache Series by Louise PennyOlive Kitteridge by Elizabeth StroutAdditional Books That Go Along with Our StackThe Jane Austen Society by Natalie JennerThe Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan HenryOther Birds by Sarah Addison AllenThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen OakleyMrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia FordThe Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan StradalWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook: Book BumbleOur website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with two bows. We are featuring spectacular authors and celebrating the beautiful craft that is their writing. We will also share a Book in Hand. What goes well with a great book? Why, another book by the same author of course! Featured Books:Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young (LH)The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young (LP)The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (LH AND LP)A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella (LH AND LP)A Little Hope by Ethan Joella (LH AND LP)Book in HandSaturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (LP)Other Books Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen OakleyKitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalThe Fable Series by Adrienne YoungThe Sea and Sky Duology by Adrienne YoungWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook: Book BumbleOur website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!
Click this link to get $5 off at book outlet and to connect with us on Goodreads https://linktr.ee/theliteraryclubpodcast . You can also connect with us at literaryclubpodcast@gmail.com and @literaryclubpodcastI Will Always Write Back by Martin Ganda and Caitlin AlifirenkaThe Invention of Hugo Cabaret by Brian Selznick The Woman In the Library by Sulari GentillUndercover Bookworms by Franklin W. Dixon Hadley Becketts Next Dish by Bethany Turner The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
Lisa discusses One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle, which is a story that portrays the complex mother-daughter relationship and delves into grief. Katie's mom, Carole, died, and Katie is devastated because they were best friends. Katie goes on the trip while she's discovering Italy, she stumbles upon her mom, Carole, who is suntanned, beautiful and in her 30s. The New York Times highlights the notion of meeting your mom before she becomes a mom and appreciating her as a person and not just a mom. Books Discussed: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a commission.
August is for Kristina and Kathleen to discuss our new service for connecting you with authors! Here is the list of upcoming author talks you can register for. Scroll down to see past events to watch now. Join Beanstack Read The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley And attend Books Under the Stars to talk about it. Check our calendar for other upcoming events We would love to hear from you! Leave us feedback or suggestions: Email us Send us a voice message https://guilderlandlibrary.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Guilderland.Library --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gpl-how-did-you-find-it/message
Diary of a Serial Hostess Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)
After my month-long trip to Andalucia in May, I decided that staying home for a bit was a good idea. I would use that time during June, July, and August - quiet months in Charleston- to work on…. me. I know, shocking! A few short trips here and there entertained me enough without breaking my summer resolutions. I am going away for a couple of weeks in August and will be back with more news and resources to share! I rewarded my good behavior with serious pampering, including facials and massages. I also did some online “sale” shopping at Saks and Bergdorfs and snatched a few goodies that I had been eyeing for a while (more rewards for my excellent behavior!) I have read and watched and shopped and eaten and cooked. Here are the highlights: Read:The Mostly True Story of Tanner Louise by Coleen Oakley. Wonderfully charming and enlightening story of friendship across the ages and, by the same author The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, my favorite book this summer (so far) Zero Days by Ruth Ware. A fast-moving thriller that will keep you entertained. The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Based on the true story of one of the most notorious art thieves. The poolside reading included Lucy Foley's The Paris Apartment and The Hunting Party. Both riveting mysteries very much in an elegant Agatha Christie style. Watch:Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. (In theaters) Absolutely fantastic. A huge amount of fun and a brilliant end to the series. Well done!Hijack (Apple TV) Idris Elba stars in a hijack plane story. I loved it. Ridley (PBS) Irresistible police procedural inspired by real stories of retired policemen who are asked to rejoin as consultants. Sound of Freedom (In theaters) If there is one movie to see, this is it. Eye-opening, well done, and touching a subject we should all be very concerned about. Collect:A new gallery in town by the fabulously talented Stephen Elliott Webb showcases his art and artistry in grand abstract bold paintings. They are fabulous! This new space is his studio and gallery located at The Jasper at 320 Broad St. Please make a point of visiting his website and his gallery when in town. Eat:Now addicted to the salted pecans from Trader Jo's. Cook: White Asparagus Gazpacho This recipe has changed my cold summer soup repertoire. So easy to make -all you need is a blender- and totally delicious. Serve it very cold, garnished with mini croutons or bits of green asparagus. I have made it both with and without the hard-boiled egg with excellent results. The egg makes it thicker and creamier, more like the texture of vichyssoise. Without the egg, it is closer to a regular tomato gazpacho. (The ice cubes help with the amalgamation of the olive oil)* 1 lb jarred with asparagus (with their liquid)* 2-inch piece of cucumber, peeled* 1 hard-boiled egg (optional) * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar* 4 tablespoons olive oil* Handful of ice cubes* 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper or more to taste Place all the ingredients in a blender and pure until very smooth. Transfer to a container and chill until ready to serve. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.
Diary of a Serial Hostess Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)
After my month-long trip to Andalucia in May, I decided that staying home for a bit was a good idea. I would use that time during June, July, and August - quiet months in Charleston- to work on…. me. I know, shocking! A few short trips here and there entertained me enough without breaking my summer resolutions. I am going away for a couple of weeks in August and will be back with more news and resources to share! I rewarded my good behavior with serious pampering, including facials and massages. I also did some online “sale” shopping at Saks and Bergdorfs and snatched a few goodies that I had been eyeing for a while (more rewards for my excellent behavior!) I have read and watched and shopped and eaten and cooked. Here are the highlights: Read:The Mostly True Story of Tanner Louise by Coleen Oakley. Wonderfully charming and enlightening story of friendship across the ages and, by the same author The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, my favorite book this summer (so far) Zero Days by Ruth Ware. A fast-moving thriller that will keep you entertained. The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Based on the true story of one of the most notorious art thieves. The poolside reading included Lucy Foley's The Paris Apartment and The Hunting Party. Both riveting mysteries very much in an elegant Agatha Christie style. Watch:Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. (In theaters) Absolutely fantastic. A huge amount of fun and a brilliant end to the series. Well done!Hijack (Apple TV) Idris Elba stars in a hijack plane story. I loved it. Ridley (PBS) Irresistible police procedural inspired by real stories of retired policemen who are asked to rejoin as consultants. Sound of Freedom (In theaters) If there is one movie to see, this is it. Eye-opening, well done, and touching a subject we should all be very concerned about. Collect:A new gallery in town by the fabulously talented Stephen Elliott Webb showcases his art and artistry in grand abstract bold paintings. They are fabulous! This new space is his studio and gallery located at The Jasper at 320 Broad St. Please make a point of visiting his website and his gallery when in town. Eat:Now addicted to the salted pecans from Trader Jo's. Cook: White Asparagus Gazpacho This recipe has changed my cold summer soup repertoire. So easy to make -all you need is a blender- and totally delicious. Serve it very cold, garnished with mini croutons or bits of green asparagus. I have made it both with and without the hard-boiled egg with excellent results. The egg makes it thicker and creamier, more like the texture of vichyssoise. Without the egg, it is closer to a regular tomato gazpacho. (The ice cubes help with the amalgamation of the olive oil)* 1 lb jarred with asparagus (with their liquid)* 2-inch piece of cucumber, peeled* 1 hard-boiled egg (optional) * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar* 4 tablespoons olive oil* Handful of ice cubes* 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper or more to taste Place all the ingredients in a blender and pure until very smooth. Transfer to a container and chill until ready to serve. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.
Diary of a Serial Hostess Podcast (private feed for victoriadelamaza@icloud.com)
After my month-long trip to Andalucia in May, I decided that staying home for a bit was a good idea. I would use that time during June, July, and August - quiet months in Charleston- to work on…. me. I know, shocking! A few short trips here and there entertained me enough without breaking my summer resolutions. I am going away for a couple of weeks in August and will be back with more news and resources to share! I rewarded my good behavior with serious pampering, including facials and massages. I also did some online “sale” shopping at Saks and Bergdorfs and snatched a few goodies that I had been eyeing for a while (more rewards for my excellent behavior!) I have read and watched and shopped and eaten and cooked. Here are the highlights: Read:The Mostly True Story of Tanner Louise by Coleen Oakley. Wonderfully charming and enlightening story of friendship across the ages and, by the same author The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, my favorite book this summer (so far) Zero Days by Ruth Ware. A fast-moving thriller that will keep you entertained. The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Based on the true story of one of the most notorious art thieves. The poolside reading included Lucy Foley's The Paris Apartment and The Hunting Party. Both riveting mysteries very much in an elegant Agatha Christie style. Watch:Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. (In theaters) Absolutely fantastic. A huge amount of fun and a brilliant end to the series. Well done!Hijack (Apple TV) Idris Elba stars in a hijack plane story. I loved it. Ridley (PBS) Irresistible police procedural inspired by real stories of retired policemen who are asked to rejoin as consultants. Sound of Freedom (In theaters) If there is one movie to see, this is it. Eye-opening, well done, and touching a subject we should all be very concerned about. Collect:A new gallery in town by the fabulously talented Stephen Elliott Webb showcases his art and artistry in grand abstract bold paintings. They are fabulous! This new space is his studio and gallery located at The Jasper at 320 Broad St. Please make a point of visiting his website and his gallery when in town. Eat:Now addicted to the salted pecans from Trader Jo's. Cook: White Asparagus Gazpacho This recipe has changed my cold summer soup repertoire. So easy to make -all you need is a blender- and totally delicious. Serve it very cold, garnished with mini croutons or bits of green asparagus. I have made it both with and without the hard-boiled egg with excellent results. The egg makes it thicker and creamier, more like the texture of vichyssoise. Without the egg, it is closer to a regular tomato gazpacho. (The ice cubes help with the amalgamation of the olive oil)* 1 lb jarred with asparagus (with their liquid)* 2-inch piece of cucumber, peeled* 1 hard-boiled egg (optional) * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar* 4 tablespoons olive oil* Handful of ice cubes* 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper or more to taste Place all the ingredients in a blender and pure until very smooth. Transfer to a container and chill until ready to serve. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.
SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Hit the open road with these books about road trips. Let's hop in the getaway car and learn what it takes to write a great Thelma and Louise story with Colleen Oakley.Do you love road trip books? In today's show, we will go on a wildly entertaining road trip with a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law.Today's Book Gang podcast features an interview with Colleen Oakley discussing her feisty new novel, The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, which pays tribute to the iconic movie Thelma & Louise. Colleen shares how she aimed to capture various aspects of the film in her story and how her research on police work and investigations informed the development of the missing person case and jewelry heist in the book. We also discuss what it takes to write about two very different generations and why she included Tanner's struggles with chronic pain in her story. Don't miss Colleen's favorite books about road trips in today's bonus book list with a few of my favorite adventures on the open road. We have included joyful stories, thought-provoking adventures, and nonfiction memoirs for your best armchair travel escape. Meet Colleen Oakley Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of five novels, including The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, and Before I Go. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide, lauded by numerous magazines, including People, Us Weekly, Library Journal, and Real Simple, and won multiple awards, including Georgia Author of the Year. Her newest novel THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF TANNER & LOUISE, is a GMA Buzz Pick, the April 2023 selection of the Reader's Digest Book Club, the Marie Claire #ReadWithMC Book Club, a LibraryReads pick, and was named a most anticipated book for 2023 by The Today Show, Southern Living, The AJC, NerdDaily, SheReads and more. A former magazine editor for Women's Health & Fitness and Marie Claire, Colleen lives in Atlanta with her husband, four children, a flock of chickens, and a mutt named Baxter.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including author interviews and curated book lists. And if you're a fan of the show, sharing it with just one friend, leaving a like, or leaving a review can go a long way in helping the podcast reach new listeners. The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThe BEST BOOKS ABOUT ROAD TRIPS Bonus Book List Normal Family by Chrysta BiltonMomAdvice Book ClubNormal Family Book ChatFables BooksThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen OakleyYou Were There Too by Colleen OakleyClose Enough to Touch by Colleen OakleyBefore I Go by Colleen OakleyThelma and LouiseTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinStardew ValleyThe Last Of UsRose the Prude - Golden GirlsThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartOne Plus One by Jojo MoyesThe Long Way Back by Nicole BaartSide Trip by Kerry LonsdaleRebecca's Book ReviewsEverything We Keep by Kerry LonsdaleA Day in the Life of a Book PublicistNineteen Minutes by Jodi PicoultConnect With Us:Connect with Colleen Oakley on her Website or InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdvice.comJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the show
Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, Before I Go. Her novels have been translated into more than 21 languages, optioned for film and have received numerous accolades. Her most recent book, The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise is out now. Listen to our spoiler-free episode while you wait for your copy to arrive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of ghosts. We have characters who are missing someone, characters who are seeing someone who may or may not be there anymore, and some ghosts who will surprise you. We'll also share the books in our hands right now.Featured Books:The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler - LPThe Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley - LHPony by RJ Palacio - LPHer Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger - LHWe Are The Light by Matthew Quick - LPBooks In Our Hands:Someday, Maybe by Onyi NwabineliA Body in the Garden by Katharine SchellmanAdditional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:Daisy Darker by Alice FeeneyUnder the Whispering Door by TJ KluneSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardThe Lovely Bones by Alice SeboldWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook: Book BumbleOur website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!
Anders Caldwell has writing in his blood, so he decides to pursue his story-telling ways through a podcast about a tiny island off the coast of Maryland called Frick Island. The 94 residents on the island only come and go via Bob Dan's boat, and there is no cell tower or internet, so Anders can take the liberty of sharing all of the islanders' quirks with the outside world without fear of reprisal. Nothing changes on Frick Island, not the inedibly sweet cake they're famous for or its lack of alcohol. The folks who live here support each other and even pretend to see dead ex-residents when the need arises. Close knit doesn't begin to describe their enmeshment. What will happen as the island finally gets a cell tower? Will outside influence tear them apart or draw them together? Hop onto Bob Dan's boat and see for yourself! Today, we are drinking two non-alcoholic wines that would fit right in on Frick Island and one that is only 10.5% alcohol. The first non-alcoholic wine is a bubbly rose from Gruvi, that reads more like a jolly rancher or a sweetart than a wine, and the second is a Mosel Riesling from Leitz, redolent of acidic apple. The lower alcohol sip is COS Nero d'Avola, a dry Sicilian wine with notes of red cherry and tomato leaf that pairs well with beef stew, lentils, mushrooms or barbecue. See for yourself whether you miss the alcohol. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readingbetweenthewines/support
Kids set the table, we need time to read!!!! This episode covers the third section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading chapters 27-34! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok --- Other books mentioned in this episode: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley Looking for Alaska by John Green Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid
That darn leash... it got super dusty all of a sudden!!! This episode is about the dramatic second section of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Next week, we are reading chapters 19-26. Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok --- Other books mentioned in this episode: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
We are discussing the final chapters of "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley. We are spiraling, emotions are at an all time high, and we finally get some answers. Ratings are based off the Good Reads Scale. Let us know your ratings!Below is a link to the Sept book. https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Beast-Illustrated-Interactive-Elements/dp/0062456210/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3MJR27IF75F1C&keywords=beauty+and+the+beast+book&qid=1661651074&sprefix=beauty+and+the+beast+book%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-6
We are talking about chapters 17-24 of "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley. BobDan? DanJohn? Prom Tom? These and other mysteries await you in this episode of Novel Nashville.
We are talking about chapters 9-16 of "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley. The entire theme of this episode is I DON'T KNOW. Is Tom dead? Is Piper crazy? How do you pronounce BobDan? Who wrote the email? I DON'T KNOW! Also the sign off might be abrupt, but chapter 17 was too enticing!
We are talking about chapters 1-8 of "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley. A storm is a-brewing in Kelsey's neck of the woods, and Madison is dealing with the aftermath of dropping an AirPod in a cup of coffee. Meanwhile on Frick Island, Tom's death seems suspicious, and Anders FINALLY finds the big story he has been looking for. Hold on to your sailor hats folks, this episode is a doozy.
This month, Kristin from Fables Books joins us to explore books about books through the brand new Fables Books Reading Challenge! We discuss our favorite books that embrace fictional bookstore settings and libraries. This episode has you covered whether you are looking for a love story or that perfect true crime nonfiction book escape with. This is the stack you need for your next book club night and can be a great bonding tool for ANYONE who simply loves books. If you love reading, these backlist forgotten books are perfect for fans of comforting reading escape. I don't know a book lover that wouldn't want to read a book about books and reading. There is nothing better than celebrating the power of books and everyone who loves them.Along with today's discussion, we are also talking about The Storygraph tool and how you can join the bookstore's challenge or any other challenge to expand your reading life this year. Learn how this tool can be used in conjunction with your Goodreads profile or as a complete replacement for tracking and discovering your next stack of books.Mentioned in this Episode:In the Wild Light by Jeff ZenterMomAdvice on PatreonMomAdvice Book ClubFables BooksFables Books 2022 Reading ChallengeMust Love Books by Shauna RobinsonThe Charm Offensive by Allison CochrunBeach Read by Emily HenryThe Library Book by Susan OrleanThe Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva JurczykLibrary Reads ListThe Reading List by Sara Nisha AdamsTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeLife of Pi by Yann MartelThe Paris Bookseller by Kerri MaherUlysses by James JoyceThe Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen OakleyUpright Women Wanted by Sarah GaileyOutlawed by Anna NorthThe Princess Diaries by Meg CabotNo Offense by Meg CabotLittle Bridge Island SeriesBookish and the Beast by Ashley PostonOnce Upon a Con SeriesThe StoryGraphStoryGraph TeamFables Challenge on StoryGraphFables Books on InstagramFables Books on FacebookFables Books on TikTok
Well, hello again! It's been a crazy month at the bookstore, but I am back again for another installment of "What Has Brandi Been Reading?". I read 11 books in October and I am here to break them all down for you, the hits and the misses. If you'd like to find my up-to-date reviews on the books as I go, please become a Friend on Goodreads! Today's episode is brought to you by THE PETAL CLUB, a monthly book subscription through Daisy Chain Book Co. - a surprise book wrapped and delivered to you each month with a local small business bonus thrown in? Yes, please! Go to Daisy Chain Book Co. to sign up! Books Discussed: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things by Amanda Lovelace When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Our bookstore offers audiobooks which you can listen to on your iPhone, Android device, or PC. These audiobooks are available through our partner, Libro.fm, and all sales support our store. Choose to support indie bookstores with your audiobooks - it MATTERS. Let's get social - follow Daisy Chain Book Co. on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or email me at brandi@daisychainbook.co If you are in the Edmonton area, come and see our beautiful new store! For updates on all the bookish events at the bookstore, and an online database of our marvelous books visit Daisy Chain Book Co. Podcast theme music created and performed by the incredible Kerri Bridgen.
Lisa and her guest Leslie Hopping have a spooky discussion about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Leslie will be the co-host of a bookish podcast named Book Bumble that will launch soon. There are spoilers of the book. Links to articles:The Guardian describes it as, “Lovecraft meets the Brontes in Latin America," and Vox calls it a deliciously creepy novel. The Chicago Review of Books says character Noemi Taboada is not the “naïve damsel figure." The New York Public Library lists the history of the gothic genre and Book Riot offers gothic definitions. Moreno-Garcia has posted her eugenics thesis. In a CBS This Morning podcast Moreno-Garcia explains why she wrote a Gothic set in Mexico. The History Channel explains eugenics and in an NPR piece, with Moreno-Garcia it is stated the evil of the book is colonialism. Books mentioned in the podcast: Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteThe Complete Fiction of H.P. LovecraftWuthering Heights by Emily BronteRebecca by Daphne du MaurierGods of Jade and Shadow by Moreno-GarciaVelvet Was the Night by Moreno-Garcia At the end of each show, Lisa or her guest discuss books they've enjoyed in, “Everyone Hated It But Me.” Everyone Hated It But Me Books: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh The Children of Jacosta by Natalie Haynes Circe by Madeline Miller A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker Ariadne by Jennifer Saint The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Vitoria Christopher Murray For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links and the podcast receives a small commission.
Laughter and love is in store this week on the KPL Podcast! We are joined by author Colleen Oakley in a discussion about her latest beach-read-page-turner "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island." Then Ryan reviews one of Jigisha's favorite Rom-Coms, 13 Going on 30. This, romantic comedy recommendations, and much more! Happy listening! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgwww.colleenoakley.com1. The Other Black Girl by Dalila Zakiya Harris2. The Social Graces by Renee Rosen3. The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
In this episode, I sit down with Sara Scheckles of Sara Sounds to discuss her career as an audio book narrator. We discuss not only her career but the nuances in the audio book industry. Sara details how she got started in this industry, the tips she has for anyone considering this career, what she is working on now, how she has to hustle to get wok and the drawbacks and pitfalls of doing this work. Sara's website: https://sarasounds.com/ Want to hear samples of Sara's work? https://sarasounds.com/home#demos Recent Work Featured on this Podcast: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley The Making of Americans by Gertrude Stein Growing Old - Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Tips and advice: 1. Make a commitment and do the work. 2. Invest in the development of your career. 3. Talk to people doing the work, but not just people you know - go outside your comfort zone. 4. Be a listener to audio books. 5. If you are interested in this career: find a quite place in your home, get an audiobook you are interested in, set aside several hours and read by yourself. 6. Find out who are the reputable coaches in the industry and pick someone who has recorded a significant number of titles (not just someone who says they can coach you). #1 Helpful Resource: The Narrators Roadmap by Karen Commings - website: https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/
The Pat Conroy Literary Center and the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network proudly present executive director Jonathan Haupt in conversation with novelist Colleen Oakley, author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island. Oakley delivers an unforgettable love story about an eccentric community, a grieving widow, and an outsider who slowly learns that sometimes faith is more important than the facts. “An utterly charming story brimming with heart and humanity. This is the hopeful book we all need right now. I loved it!”—Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies That Bind "What's a town to do when a recent widow keeps talking to her husband that no one else can see? Follow along, of course. Colleen Oakley's captivating The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is populated with quirky characters that stole my heart. Make this your summer read and discover the joys of a delicious Frick Island cake, the sanctuary of a tight-knit community, and the hope of second chances.”—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake GUEST: Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch and Before I Go. Her books have been named best books by People, Us Weekly, Library Journal and Real Simple, and have been long-listed for the Southern Book Prize. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, four kids and the world's biggest lapdog. HOST: Jonathan Haupt is the executive director of the Pat Conroy Literary Center and co-editor of Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy.
Kristan and I discuss Pack Up the Moon, how reading books about other people's grief provides a safe way to cry over the things in your own life, why she chose to incorporate letters into her book, providing a story for a group of people who don't often get their own story, the origin of her title, her own experience with a medium and much more. Kristan's recommended reads are: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders Support or sponsor an episode of the podcast here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Katherine St. John, Steven Rowley, Emiko Jean, Jeff Arch, and Hala Alyan. Pack Up the Moon can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I straight up adored both this book, and it's author. I'm a sucker for books with interesting and quirky characters, humor, and mystery--especially when there's just enough sadness to make that lump form in my throat but I'm hopeful that it's all going to work out in the end. And when a story like this is set on a small island that is just as much of a character as any of the characters? TOTALLY IN! Listen in as I chat with author Colleen Oakley about the island that Frick island is based on, where the title came from...and an embarrassing secret story from her journalism days!
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I straight up adored both this book and it's author. I'm a sucker for books with interesting and quirky characters, humor, and mystery--especially when there's just enough sadness to make that lump form in my throat but I'm hopeful that it's all going to work out in the end. And when a story like this is set on a small island that is just as much of a character as any of the characters? TOTALLY IN! Listen in as I chat with author Colleen Oakley about the island that Frick island is based on, where the title came from...and an embarrassing secret story from her journalism days! You can connect with Colleen at the following online locations: Website: https://colleenoakley.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/writercolleenoakley/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/writercolleenoakley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OakleyColleen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tellmeyoursecrets/message
I straight up adored both this book, and it's author. I'm a sucker for books with interesting and quirky characters, humor, and mystery--especially when there's just enough sadness to make that lump form in my throat but I'm hopeful that it's all going to work out in the end. And when a story like this is set on a small island that is just as much of a character as any of the characters? TOTALLY IN! Listen in as I chat with author Colleen Oakley about the island that Frick island is based on, where the title came from...and an embarrassing secret story from her journalism days!
Jessica Strawser talks about her latest release, A Million Reasons Why, which was named a most anticipated book by Goodreads, SheReads. E! News. and Frolic as well as being chosen for Booktrib's 10 Books by Women to Read this Spring. Find A Million Reasons Why on bookshop.org as well as the top novel she recommends; The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley. Connect with Jessica and learn more about her books at www.jessicastrawser.com or on Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor. All the deets on Lainey's special offers for Women's Fiction Day, coming on June 8th. Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com
PLUS: Lori's adventures in gastrointestinal troubles, LORI AND JULIA'S BOOK CLUB: "The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley AND TV: If you've dropped out of THIS IS US, you need to get back in
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This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Guncle, Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating, Impostor Syndrome, and more great books. Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: The Guncle by Steven Rowley Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar Impostor Syndrome by Kathy Wang Sure, I’ll Be Your Black Friend: Notes From the Other Side of the Fist Bump by Ben Philippe Version Zero by David Yoon You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown Mental Floss: The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels & Novelists by Erin McCarthy & the team at Mental Floss Let’s Talk About Hard Things by Anna Sale WHAT WE’RE READING: Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person by Anna Mehler Paperny Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Little Victories: Autism Through a Father’s Eyes by Yvon Roy Cheat Day by Liv Stratman Beth and Amy (The March Sisters) by Virginia Kantra Arcadia by Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam, Ruth Diver (translator) The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, and the Survivors They Left Behind by Amanda M. Fairbanks The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, Hong-Li Wong (translator) Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America by Gigi Georges Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea by Ashley Herring Blake The Dead Girls’ Class Trip: Selected Stories by Anna Seghers, Margot Bettauer Dembo (translator) The Hollow Inside by Brooke Lauren Davis The Stepsisters by Susan Mallery Footnotes: The Black Artists Who Rewrote the Rules of the Great White Way by Caseen Gaines The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister Revival Season by Monica West Day for Night by Jean McNeil Period. End of Sentence.: A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice by Anita Diamant A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia How to Find a Princess: Runaway Royals by Alyssa Cole Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon Playing the Palace by Paul Rudnick Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship by Charles Casillo My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir by Katherine Johnson with Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore Surviving Southampton African American Women and Resistance in Nat Turner’s Community by Vanessa M. Holden Heaven by Mieko Kawakami , Sam Bett and David Boyd (translators) Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams by Yvonne Orji The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley Misfit in Love by S. K. Ali Aetherbound by E.K. Johnston Seconds Out: Women and Fighting by Alison Dean Heart and Seoul by Jen Frederick Sister of the Bollywood Bride by Nandini Bajpai The Ivies by Alexa Donne Da Vinci’s Cat by Catherine Gilbert Murdock Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020 by Salman Rushdie The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter The Cave Dwellers by Christina McDowell Scorpion by Christian Cantrell No One Returns From the Enchanted Forest by Robin Robinson The Apocalypse Seven by Gene Doucette The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World’s Most Successful Insects by Jonathan Balcombe X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II by Leah Garrett Spells Trouble (Sisters of Salem 1) by Kristin Cast and P. C. Cast Bacchanal by Veronica Henry Hard Reboot by Django Wexler Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan The Immortal Game by Talia Rothschild and A. C. Harvey Burn It All Down by Nicolas DiDomizio Love and Fury: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft by Samantha Silva The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley How to Mars by David Ebenbach Above the Rain by Victor del Árbol, Lisa Dillman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.