Podcasts about h mart a memoir

On this episode, Stacy Jeziorowski, who is not a terrible reader, discusses her resurgence as a reader after grad school and how thrillers that have kept her on the edge of her seat motivate her to read more. We also discuss our shared favorite, which we both collect, and how amazing the library is as a resource for our lives.    The AI generated holiday romance movie   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Fire Exit by Morgan Talty  The Radium Girls by Kate Moore  The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet    Books Highlighted by Stacy:  The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune  The Women by Kristin Hannah Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan Still House Lake by Rachel Caine Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles   Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish and Fritz Siebel  Dollface: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties by Renée Rosen  The Woman in Me by Britney Spears  A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins  The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins  The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner  Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover  The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson  None of This is True by Lisa Jewell  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah  Send for Me: A Novel by Lauren Fox

Hear about a few autobiographies that cover topics from silly to serious. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library, recommends a few that she loved listening to as audiobooks. Her selections include: "My Beloved World" (Sonia Sotomayor, 2013); "You Can't Touch My Hair" (Phoebe Robinson, 2016); and "Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir" (Ashley Ford, 2021). Laurie gives honorable mentions to Tina Fey's "Bossypants (2011); Dick Van Dyke's "My Life In and Out of Show Business" (2011), and Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir" (2021). For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dear songwriter,Ever wondered if small changes in 2024 could amp up your songwriting? That's the question we're tackling in this episode. As a fellow songwriter, I'm right there with you at the start of 2024, trying to create new habits that could really make a difference to my work. It's only January, but I'm finding these changes are taking root and adding joy to my creative journey.In this episode, we're talking about why getting up early could mean your best lyrics yet. We'll discuss how reading novels and memoirs can spill into your songs, changing the way you think about lyrics. I'll take you with me to the library, my go-to space for quiet inspiration. And I'll share why I've started documenting my songwriting journey on social media, and how it's helping me connect with other songwriters like you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The benefits of writing earlier in the day and actionable steps to integrate this into your routineHow reading novels and memoirs can act as a muse for your songwriting, and strategies to make reading a habitWays to utilize public spaces like libraries to ignite your lyric-writing processThe value in documenting your songwriting process on social media for reflection, growth, and community buildingHit that play button and let's start 2024 off the right way!Ever wanted to connect with like-minded songwriters, embarking on the same journey as you? Join our free group, Songwriter's Vault, for exclusive trainings and a chance to connect: https://connorfrost.com/vaultpodcastMentions and Links:Social Media:Follow My Journey on Instagram!Follow My Journey on Threads!Tools/Resources:AudibleSongs/Artists:Japanese BreakfastBooks/Publications:Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest TrailCrying in H Mart: A Memoir

Allan Mathew, Director of Graduate Admissions at Tufts University, discusses the similarities and differences of graduate and undergrad admissions and what he's learned working at three institutions in very different market positions. He also offers compelling insights into the four themes of his doctoral dissertation, which focused on the experiences of chief enrollment officers of color.Rapid DescentWalkout songs: Redbone by Childish GambinoBest recent read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear and Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams, by Larry EnglishEager to read next: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle ZaunerFavorite podcast: Chasing Scratch | The Rights to Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers PodcastFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: Indian food, especially a mean chicken curry.What he uses to take and keep notes: iPad and Apple PencilMemorable bit of advice: "Keep your head down and get your sh*t done."Bucket list: Play golf at Saint Andrews.Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.Many thanks to the National Association for College Admission Counseling for supporting this podcast through the NACAC Podcast Network.

Obviously one 30-minute podcast episode to commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is not sufficient—but I'm hoping you'll tune in to at least get the month going. On this episode I am joined by my friend and journalist Curtis Yee. Curtis regularly contributes to Christianity Today and Sojourners, as well as other outlets, covering a breadth of topics including Asian American culture, church, and mental health. This conversation is a great introduction to all of that! Curtis and I talk about:- The origination of the term Asian American - The history, distinctiveness, and function of the Asian American church - What it's like to move between Asian American church and contexts and the broader American context—burdens, joys, unique experiences. - How journalism and media affect how we all understand Asian Americans (This is the white tourism part of our convo—so interesting! Don't be a white tourist this month.)- The challenges of investigating mental health in Asian American contexts and churches. Pursue further reading and resources this month! Checkout Curtis Yee's articles below, as well as a few books and ideas he recommends.Keep up with Curtis Yee, Journalist here: https://curtisfyee.carrd.co/Articles by Curtis Yee at Christianity Today: Asian American Theologian: Our ‘Culture' Is Not to Blame: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/april-web-only/asian-american-theology-trauma-mental-health-daniel-lee.htmlAt Gracepoint Ministries, ‘Whole-Life Discipleship' Took Its Toll: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/september/gracepoint-berkland-asian-american-church-discipleship.htmlCru Divided Over Emphasis on Race: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/june/cru-divided-over-emphasis-on-race.htmlOther recommended resources: The Making of Asian America: A History, by Erika Lee: https://amzn.to/3TJfXLiOff the Pulpit - A podcast hosted by three Korean American pastors, often about the AA church, but also about the American church in general: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-pulpit/id1530814844The Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) seeks to encourage, equip, and empower Asian American Christians and friends of our community to follow Christ holistically. We are committed to amplifying the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans in the church and society at large. While the Asian American community is extremely diverse and we cannot speak for every individual and perspective, we aim to spotlight and celebrate the Asian American Christian community as inclusively as possible: https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/Stay True: A Memoir, by Hua Hsu: https://amzn.to/3TP9hLRCrying in H-Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle Zauner: https://amzn.to/3z5olLR

Anh Dao Pham shares her battle-tested strategies for leading your team to project success, even without formal authority. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The one essential question to get any project moving. 2) An overlooked skill that boosts project success rates. 3) The two things you need for people to align with your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep836 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANH DAO PHAM — Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product & Program Management at Edmunds.com, has successfully led technical projects for two decades at start-ups and major corporations. In her book Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams, Anh vividly brings compassionate, positive, nimble leadership to life, demonstrating with actionable guidance, the power of caring and connection to inspire outstanding results. Anh lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California. • Book: Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams • Website: www.GlueLeaders.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle • Book: What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life for the Better by Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom • Past episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the pandemic, many book clubs struggled to get together and even today many book clubs have had challenges to meet up again. Lisa offers strategies for new book clubs, and existing clubs on how to meet consistently.  Some tips Lisa suggests are setting a specific date and time for the book club. Organizing the books ahead of time is also a huge help.  Books Mentioned: Frankenstein by Mary ShellyGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeOn the Road by Jack KerouacCrying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle ZaunnerVerity by Colleen HooverThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V E SchwabThe Pilars of The Earth by Ken FolletAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 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 small commission.  

This week Alice and Kim catch up on all the books they read during their summer break. Plus, they share some new memoirs and social history titles. Follow For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kendra Winchester and Kim Ukura. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nonfiction In the News David McCullough, Best-Selling Explorer of America's Past, Dies at 89 [New York Times] New Books Bright: A Memoir by Kiki Petrosino A History of Delusions: The Glass King, a Substitute Husband and a Walking Corpse by Victoria Shepherd What the Children Told Us: The Untold Story of the Famous “Doll Test” and the Black Psychologists Who Changed the World by Tim Spofford A Good Country: My Life in Twelve Towns and the Devastating Battle for a White America by Sofia Ali-Khan Books We Read on Summer Break The Ugly Cry: A Memoir by Danielle Henderson Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America by Eliza Griswold The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789 by Joseph J. Ellis The World as It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House by Ben Rhodes The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land by Sally Denton Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Reading Now The Scandalous Hamiltons: A Gilded Age Grifter, a Founding Fathers Disgraced Descendant, and a Trial at the Dawn of Tabloid Journalism by Bill Shaffer Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago's South Side by Eve L. Ewing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is so much fun for me when a guest takes me up on the offer to return to the show when they have a new book to talk to me about. Jasmine Vyas is one of my all-time favorite guests, an avid reader with incredible taste. Jasmine primarily focuses on books by underrepresented authors, and she posts reviews books under the handle @bookblanketfort on Instagram, GoodReads, and Storygraph. During the day she works as an attorney and privacy professional and is a mother of three school aged children. Today she joined me to talk about the searing memoir, “Tastes Like War” by Grace M. Cho.   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Jasmine Vyas Instagram/Goodreads   Discussed in this episode:   Tastes Like War: A Memoir by Grace M. Cho Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays by Esmé Weijun Wang Ratatouille – Anton Ego eats ratatouille Best Book Ever Episode with the Three Kitchens Podcast Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker Haunting the Korean Diaspora: Shame, Secrecy, and the Forgotten War by Grace M. Cho What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo Jasmine's first appearance on Best Book Ever Podcast – Episode 059 Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

本期节目是两位主播时隔两个月后重聚一起的录制，我们发现到现在一共4期正式节目，基本都是在讲吃吃喝喝。既然如此喜欢捣鼓吃饭这件事，我们想从这期开始，在每期开头讲一个跟食物有关的故事。这期前半段苏苏铺开关于“按部就班之后，还有什么？”的思考，Lanxin则尝试用「情动理论」进行拆解关于无意义感的探讨。引用作家Rebecca Solnit的话：To lose yourself: a voluptuous surrender, lost in your arms, lost to the world, utterly immersed in what is present so that its surroundings fade away. In Benjamin's terms, to be lost is to be fully present, and to be fully present is to be capable of being in uncertainty and mystery. （迷失自己：一种完全的投降，迷失在你的怀抱中，迷失于世界，完全沉浸在眼前的事物中，以至于周围的事物都消失了。 ）用本雅明的话来说，迷失就是完全在场，而完全在场就是能够处于不确定和神秘之中。对兰馨和苏苏来说，陶艺和劳作就是去奇遇、去“在场”的实践。收听提示：01:42 我们回来了！谢谢给我们写邮件的听众，决定每期开头来一个食物分享Pâté chinois （中国派）07:34 被取消的Japanese Breakfast演唱会，温情的歌曲故事；上一次见妈妈是什么时候？10:41 苏苏上学与上班的无缝衔接，以及至今还在延续的“学生”状态15:35 关于“按部就班之后，还有什么？”的思考，联想《瞬息全宇宙》的虚无主义18:40 用「情动理论」拆解无意义感的探讨29:49 陶艺课101：从0到0.1不断降低预期的捏泥尝试38:50 当练习陶艺的技巧成为身体的一部分，就像小时候弹古琴40:12 兰馨在urban farm (城市农场) 菜地劳作，什么是collective gardening (集体园艺)？45:00 今年也是苏苏的第一个gardening season47:12 例行事punctual下的随机奇遇：你要相对地打开你自己53:10 两个平时不聊天的主播在彼此不知情下买了同一场stand-up comedy的门票……54:54 我们鼓励你“去迷失”，去“在场”，去“在神秘中”01:00:59 别走开，送上一个彩蛋blooper，感谢有道：）参考内容/延伸阅读：Le Mystère insondable du pâté chinois by Jean-Pierre LemassonCrying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Journal of Popular Music Studies上的书评：Runchao Liu; Review: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle Zauner. Journal of Popular Music Studies 1 March 2022; 34 (1): 167–169. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/jpms.2022.34.1.167Cruel Optimism by Lauren Berlant 欧文·亚隆，《存在主义心理治疗》A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca SolnitMen Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit对Cruel Optimism感兴趣的听众可以参考Lauren Berlant作客的一期播客：https://news.uchicago.edu/podcasts/big-brains/why-chasing-good-life-holding-us-back-lauren-berlant背景音乐：Jenevieve - Nxwhere Japanese Breakfast - Everybody Wants to Love You Japanese Breakfast - Psychopomp Toth - Habit Creature Daft Punk - Get Lucky关于BAGEL SO GOOD：感谢你的收听，你可以在小宇宙、苹果Podcast、Spotify、喜马拉雅平台收听我们的节目。如果你喜欢我们的节目，别忘了给亲朋好友们分享。来信方式：bagelsogood2022@gmail.com

主持／編輯佳琦；來賓／劉文（中央研究院民族學研究所助研究員） 2021年，美國著名獨立樂團「日本早餐」（Japanese Breakfast）主唱蜜雪兒·桑納（Michelle Zauner）出版了回憶錄《沒有媽媽的超市》（Crying in H Mart: A Memoir），書寫韓裔母親崇美從罹癌到病逝的過程、以及在母親烹調所接觸到的韓國料理。 在炒碼麵、大醬湯、刀削麵、醃醬蟹等一道又一道韓國料理之間，桑納譜寫下自己身為美韓混血兒的成長困惑；以及與母親、外婆、阿姨的母系家族回憶。而隨著家族中的女性長輩們相繼逝世後，桑納也開始思考，自己該如何重新透過烹調韓國食物，走出喪母的悲傷，並拾回自己的血緣與認同。 而在本集重磅一頁書當中，也邀請中央研究院民族學研究所助研究員劉文來分享她對於近年美國亞裔移民文化作為一種流行的文化觀察、以及美國境內針對亞裔的仇恨升高，兩者之間的愛恨矛盾與亞裔移民的身分交織性，進行深度討論。

The book of the moment for today's episode is Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this book in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. Michelle Zauner is a Korean-American singer, musician, director, and author. She is best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast and was previously in the band Little Big League. As Japanese Breakfast, Zauner has released three studio albums: Psychopomp (2016), followed by Soft Sounds from Another Planet (2017) and Jubilee (2021). Also as Japanese Breakfast, Zauner wrote the soundtrack for the video game Sable. The game and its soundtrack were released in 2021.She released her debut book, Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, via Alfred A. Knopf in 2021. The book is planned to be adapted into a feature film by Orion Pictures, with Zauner providing the soundtrack. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zpvW4FyuPF TikTok, IG, Twitter: @HardcoverHoes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993967071461813/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Lisa delves into the topics of Mothers and Daughters in this Book Bits episode released days before Mother's Day 2022.  Rather than offering up cheery Mother's Day books, she shares five books that deal with the complexities and messiness of motherhood.  Books Discussed that delve into complex motherhood topics·      Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner ·      Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell·      The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan·      The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See·      The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Here are romantic comedies delving into motherhood: ·      Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo·      Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto ·      Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. SutantoFor 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 small commission.  

On this week's episode we are discussing March's book "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir" by Michelle Zauner. Michelle guides us through a time in her life where she had to navigate restoring her relationship with her mother, while at the same time losing her mother to cancer. It is also a journey of self actualization for Michelle as she try's to unlock the skills she hopes her mother has passed down to her. The journey is also filled with beautiful moments between Michelle and her loved ones and we make sure to discuss our favorites. Michelle's connection to her mother through food is a major theme in her memoir, so in our discussion we try to look at our own lives and relationships with our loved ones and what connects and bonds us to and with them. We wrap up by round robining questions we would love to ask Michelle about her life and story. Mainly where we can get those youtube recipes! Michelle, thank you for sharing your journey with us all!  Don't forget to check out Michelle's band Japanese Breakfast! Remember to send us your quotes of the week because oops we forgot to pick one! Hit us up on Instagram/Twitter or Gmail (below) with any and all of your thoughts on this week's episode and check out our TikTok for more Bookends content. Enjoy and join us next week for more book-talk! Instagram: Bookends_With_Friends TikTok: bookendswithfriendspod Email: BookendsWithFriends@gmail.com Twitter: @BookendsPod

Author Nora Zelevansky shares her thoughts on what to wear to the funeral.  She brings in her expertise from a background in fashion and lifestyle writing to share her top tips for grief fashion, what to gift your bereaved friend, and how we can embrace everyday mourning wear in the turbulent times we live in. In our discussion, we weave in comedic excerpts from her book "Competitive Grieving". We discuss:Nora's top literary picks for coping with lossExcerpts from her book Finding the perfect funeral dressSending Cozy Socks to your bereaved friend Creating comfort around mourningNora's fave funeral dress solution: The JumpsuitUsing funerary dress as a way to honor your passed loved oneCasual everyday grief wear for our current timesDay-time pajamas = our national mourning wear?About Nora:As a freelance writer, she covers all things lifestyle: travel, fashion, wellness/beauty and emergent cultural trends. Nora's novels are delayed coming-of-age stories. Inspired by the universal struggle to let go of the past and reimagine oneself again and again, the books — infused with honesty, humor and a bit of romance — follow characters who resist change as they navigate periods of grudging transition: college graduation, the approach to 30, grief and acceptance.She lives in Brooklyn, NYC with her husband, two kids and enormous cat, Waldo.Follow Nora on IG @norazelevanskyVisit her website norazelevansky.comResources:Nora's Book  "Competitive Grieving" Joan Didion's "The Year of Magical Thinking "Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir"Scent by the Now Santal Tobacco Room SpraySupport the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

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I'm kicking off the New Year with a solo episode – a list of my favorite reads of 2020.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram       Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Discussed in this episode:   Romance Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert I love this one on audio, thanks to the incredible voice work of Adjoa Andoh (voice actor for series) A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (I mistakenly called this “A Scandal by Any Other Name” in the podcast; forgive my error. It's part of Sarah MacLean's The First Rule of Scoundrels series, and I should know better than to try to record a podcast while sick!)   Thriller/Mystery The Witch Elm by Tana French Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache Series   Memoir Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang   Graphic Novels In Waves by AJ Dungo   Historical Fiction The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Iliad of Homer The Rose Code by Kate Quinn   Fiction The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Severance by Ling Ma Joanna Balfour on “The Body Papers: A Memoir” by Grace Talusan, Best Book Ever Episode 051 Bel Canto Books, Long Beach, California – ships all over the world, support indie bookstores! Zenobia Neil on “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller, Best Book Ever Episode 035 Lisa Marie Cabrelli on “Severance” by Ling Ma, Best Book Ever Episode 050   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

I'm kicking off the New Year with a solo episode – a list of my favorite reads of 2020.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram       Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Discussed in this episode:   Romance Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert I love this one on audio, thanks to the incredible voice work of Adjoa Andoh (voice actor for series) A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (I mistakenly called this “A Scandal by Any Other Name” in the podcast; forgive my error. It's part of Sarah MacLean's The First Rule of Scoundrels series, and I should know better than to try to record a podcast while sick!)   Thriller/Mystery The Witch Elm by Tana French Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache Series   Memoir Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang   Graphic Novels In Waves by AJ Dungo   Historical Fiction The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Iliad of Homer The Rose Code by Kate Quinn   Fiction The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Severance by Ling Ma Joanna Balfour on “The Body Papers: A Memoir” by Grace Talusan, Best Book Ever Episode 051 Bel Canto Books, Long Beach, California – ships all over the world, support indie bookstores! Zenobia Neil on “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller, Best Book Ever Episode 035 Lisa Marie Cabrelli on “Severance” by Ling Ma, Best Book Ever Episode 050   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Join us as we celebrate 2021 and all the great reads from this past year - what books inspired, informed, and made us smile this year. https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/learning-and-research/find-a-good-book/ Linda Quinn, Adult Services: Billy Summers by Stephen King Lightning Strike: A Novel by William Kent Krueger Jennifer Laseman, Head of Teen Services The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune Gilded by Marissa Meyer Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change by Thor Hanson A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl by Jonathan C. Slaght Emily Muller, Children's Librarian The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan City of Secrets by Victoria Ying City of Illusion by Victoria Ying Claudia Silk, Adult Services Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Henry The Man Who Died Twice: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad Jessica Stevens, Adult Services The Adventurer's Son by Roman Dial Philip Bahr, Adult Services and podcast host Alec: A Novel by William di Canzio Lies With Man (Henry Rios Mystery #3 by Michael Nava The Vanishing Half: A Novel by Brit Bennett Mary Coe, Adult Services In Memoriam: Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier The Other Black Girl: A Novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Lincoln Highway: A Novel by Amor Towles Leslie Hagel, Adult Services Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune The Guncle by Stephen Rowley The Reading List: A Novel by Sara Nisha Adams Seven Days in June by Tia Williams All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris The Family by Naomi Krupitsky Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me? by Kevin Nealon Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner The Happiest Girl in the World: A Novel by Alena Dillon While Justice Sleeps by Stacy Abrams Tamara Lyhne, Children's Services Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic (Vol 4) by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo Good as Gold (Whatever After) by Sarah Mlynowski Stefanie Bergstrom, Children's Services Broken Horses: A Memoir by Brandi Carlile Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci Scott Jarzombek, Town Librarian Breathe: A Life in Flow by Rickson Gracie and Peter Maguire Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood by Mark A. Torres I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion by Nancy Barile Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Everyone Loved It But Me is a podcast where we take a deep dive and discuss a popular book with a unique perspective. In our Book Bits episode, Lisa tackles book etiquette, literary topics and book news.  In this episode, Lisa talks about what happens if you get in “library jail.” That's a slang term that she uses. Most libraries call it a suspended or frozen account due to fines or items that haven't been returned. Also discussed in today's episode are the fall book fair and reading goals for 2022. Here's a piece about someone who returned a book 84 years later. Each library has its own policy for returning books and what happens if you're late. Here's the New York City Library policy.  An article in Forbes shows many libraries are now reducing and eliminating fees across the U.S.  The American Library Association passed a resolution in January 2019 stating library fines create a barrier. When asked the hardest scene to film without laughing Jerry Seinfeld says it was season three episode, “The Library,” where he had a confrontation with Lt. Bookman, the library cop. Books mentioned: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Tropic of Cancer by Henry MillerZorrie by Laird HuntPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenrySparks Like Stars by Nadia HashimiThe Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrCheck, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones by Ngozi Ukazu Featherhood: A Memoir of Two Fathers and a Magpie by Charlie GilmourWe Begin at the End by Chris WhitakerCaste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Shuggie Bain by Douglas StuartThe Push by Ashley Audrain On Animals by Susan Orlean 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 small commission. 

Quantum Quote: “The Nelson family rules: (1) Don't be an asshole; (2) Don't be an asshole; and (3) Don't be a damn asshole.” – Willie Nelson   What action are you taking to keep this world a place where we can continue to live?   No matter how small or how big your position, you can produce ripple effects that benefit our kids' and our grandkids' future!   Join artists Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dead & Company, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes & many others in using your platform to encourage people to take a step towards a livable Earth.   In this year's Met Gala, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish made a deal with one of the oldest fashion houses that if she wore their dress to the Met Gala, they would never use fur in their designs again. And guess what? They agreed!   Get up now and take a step towards positive change. Grab your phone and let your Congressional Representatives know that you want the Build Back Better Act approved.   It's good that we're recycling. It's good that we're each doing something. However, what we're facing is not going to be solved by you and I recycling alone. About 100 companies in the world are responsible for more than half of the carbon in the atmosphere. Our financial industry continues to invest Billions and Trillions of dollars in the industries that are destroying our planet.   Without changing those systems, there's no way that we're going to get where we need to be.   If we think we can make Mars a livable planet - we can make Earth a livable planet again! It's our kids' and our grandkids' future. We're at a critical tipping point in Earth history - take action and turn the tide!.https://coderedcongress.com/    Before coming to REVERB, Tanner Watt worked in both the alternative fuels and music industries. Tanner's adventures started by working for Willie Nelson and Family and then growing into a leadership role at The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance, a non-profit organization founded by Willie, Daryl Hannah and Kelly King. With this unique experience, along with degrees in Photography and Public Relations, Tanner brings a unique skill set to the REVERB team.    Tanner loves making friends and finding positive solutions. These passions have made him a valuable member of the REVERB team for nearly 10 years. In his role as Director of Partnership, Tanner creates long lasting relationships with artists, events and more as well as finding creative ways to raise funds and engage the music community around important causes.    In Tanner's time with the organization he has developed a host of successful programs including #ROCKNREFILL a partnership with Nalgene USA centered around reusables and reducing single-use waste at events and REVERB's Farm To Stage and Farm To Family campaigns. These programs (to date) have eliminated over 4M single-use plastic bottles, raised over $3M for non-profit causes, and supported more than 4000 family farms. Demand Climate Action:  #CodeRedClimate  https://coderedcongress.com/    SuperNova #1. If you can afford to build a rocket ship for fun, you can afford to pay a little more to make this country what it needs to be for our kids and our grandkids.   SuperNova #2. There's so much we can do back stage to reduce impact and touch and feel the good work that we're doing, but there's even more – exponentially more - value in what we do when it comes to educating and inspiring music fans to take action in their own lives or to get involved in their community and be a part of taking real action on the climate crisis.   SuperNova #3. The most immediate issue that's on the table right now is passing the Build Back Better Act. It is the largest piece of climate legislation that's ever been proposed in the history of our country. That single bill will put us on track to meeting and even exceeding our goals, which is hugely important. It's actually necessary if we want life on this planet to continue the way we're used to or somewhat used to. That's the biggest issue that people can take action on. Registering to vote and getting out and being part of the conversation and understanding the leaders that we're electing and where they stand on these issues – that's crucially important, too.    Aha Moment: “When I was in college, I was an angry kid, like a rage against machines. I had a lot of this anger at authority energy and didn't know what to do with it. The Universe brought me to Hawaii. My wife and I got to find a job and I started doing computer work at a local Apple reseller. Through that, I randomly met a bunch of people and ended up starting to work with Willie Nelson's family. That was the biggest moment for me. That was a huge eye-opener for me. Just to see the power of people in celebrity positions who use that position for something positive, that was a huge inspiration for me, and beyond that, to be able to see such a diverse group of people supporting what we believe in. That's what made me do what I'm doing today.” – Tanner Watt   Best Advice He's Ever Received: “Just smile and nod. When somebody's saying that you know is wrong, in many cases, it's just better to smile and nod than to engage.” – Tanner Watt   Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: “I try to be a good listener and I also to never be afraid to talk. When I've got something to say, I tend to say it. For good or for bad, I don't have the best filter. For me, to stay true to me and say it like it is. Most of the time, people appreciate it.” – Tanner Watt   Internet Resource: https://coderedcongress.com/   Book Recommendation: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner   Magic Wand: “If I could change one thing for every person in the world, I think it would be to open their hearts and their ears. Just to give people a little bit more empathy or a little bit more understanding when it comes to trying to see things through other people's eyes. That would go a really long way.” – Tanner Watt   WTF or F: “I grew up in California. I lived in the bay area during the big quake. That was a crazy experience as a child, something that's eye-opening to see that as a kid. I thought that was like a once in my lifetime sort of event, then growing up to see it happen so many more times in so many other places with hurricanes, tzunamis, wildfires & other extreme weather events - those were even more eye-opening experiences.” – Tanner Watt   Most Energized About Today: “It's the next generation – the younger generation. I've never seen more intelligent, more active, more excited young people than I have in the last few years. I feel like things will get better because the people who are demanding it are becoming more powerful; and hopefully over time, that's really gonna create change.” – Tanner Watt   Next Steps: “We've got tours on the road, getting ready to host huge tours next year. Really looking forward to the music industry really opening up again.” – Tanner Watt   Parting Advice: “Keep an open mind. Listen a lot. Talk when you have to. Don't be afraid to speak your mind. Just get up and do something. Be a part of change. There's so much to be done. We can all find ways to get involved.” – Tanner Watt   Connect:         Email: tanner@reverb.org         Website: www.reverb.org         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverb/         Twitter: https://twitter.com/reverb_org?lang=en         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverb_org/?hl=en Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.   In “The Power Of Earth With Comfort” From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:   How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system and much more…   If you are tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.   We'd like to hear from you! 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Enjoy reading cookbooks for leisure? Why not try a cookbook memoir? Listen in as host Elizabeth and guest Mary discuss their new and old favorites in this genre. Books discussed in this episode are Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl, People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People and Other Wisdom by Julia Child, Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food by Ann Hood, Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley, Midnight Chicken: & Other Recipes Worth Living For by Ella Risbridger, Jew-ish: A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch by Jake Cohen, Savage Feast: Three Generations, Two Continents, and a Dinner Table by Boris Fishman, Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking by Bill Buford, Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David Chang and Crying in H Mart: A Memoir, by Michele Zauner. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

This week we break down the roots of the hard boiled detective novel with Raymond Chandler's iconic 1939 crime novel, "The Big Sleep." Episode Links “The Big Sleep,” by Raymond Chandler Reading Pete – “Shock Value” by Jason Zinoman Jennie - “Antonio” by Beatriz Bracher Megan – “One by One” by Ruth Ware, “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir” by Michelle Zauner and “The Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donoghue Tell us what YOU think about this book, or anything else you're reading, in our GoodReads or Facebook groups, or talk to us on twitter using the #BigBookPodcast hashtag. If you'd like to make a suggestion for future reading send us your recommendations on the Big Book Club Podcast page on the Arlington Public Library website. Upcoming Summer Books: Our final book of Season 1 will be Terry Pratchet's “The Wee Free Men,” coming in August.

Michelle Zauner is a musician, director and author, most known for spearheading  indie pop band Japanese Breakfast to great critical acclaim.  Zauner made her writing debut with the book 'Crying in H Mart: A Memoir', which deals with grief after losing a parent.  We spoke with her about her most recent album 'Jubilee', the  differences between writing songs and a book, going in a new direction, self imposed pressure, delving into the Beatles, how she thinks about success, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/FaceCulture)

In this episode, Steve and Nikki review their essential books of Summer 2021. Steve reviews the Eat Like Luchador: The Offical Cookbook and novella The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood. Nikki reviews her books of summer Crying in H Mart: A Memoir and World Travel: An Irreverant Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever. Buy Eat Like a Luchador by Legends of Lucha Libra and Monica Ochoa Buy The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood Buy Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Buy World Travel: An Irreverant Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever

Maggie and Harmony interview the founders of The Mistress of the House of Books, Yasmine and Molli. MOH is a website examining literature through a feminist lens. What we're reading: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780525657743 A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780156787338 Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780593133378 Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Ibi Zoboi https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780062564054 The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta https://bookshop.org/a/9908/9780062990297 To follow our episode schedule go here https://medium.com/rebel-girls-book-club/read-along-with-the-show-bde1d80a8108 Follow our social media pages at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/101801516-rebel-girls and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1 Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis. Rebel Girls Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/support

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCw BOOKS MENTIONED:“Good Company” by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeneyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54798430-good-company “When the Stars Go Dark” by Paula McLain https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54895727-when-the-stars-go-dark “Early Morning Riser” by Katherine Heinyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53489729-early-morning-riser “The (Other) You: Stories” by Joyce Carol Oateshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53402144 “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir” by Michelle Zaunerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54814676-crying-in-h-mart “Windhall” by Ava Barryhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55147613-windhall A CHAT WITH ANDROMEDA ROMANO-LAX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yh1VmShVOw FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG:https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

When a parent dies, our grief sets its own timetable and can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Michelle Zauner is a musician who creates under the name Japanese Breakfast. She joins host Krys Boyd to talk about her caring for her dying mother and how she fought to maintain a link to her Korean heritage after her mother was gone. Her book is “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir.”

This week Alice and Kim talk about an upcoming Mary Roach book, great new memoirs, and books about nature and the land. Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Alice Burton. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Nonfiction in the News Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach New Nonfiction The Third Pole: Mystery, Obsession, and Death on Mount Everest by Mark Synnott The Unfit Heiress: The Tragic Life and Scandalous Sterilization of Ann Cooper Hewitt by Audrey Clare Farley Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner We Are Bridges: A Memoir by Cassandra Lane I Am a Girl From Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro Marie Claire: “Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Nyamayaro on Building Compassion and Gender Equity” The Age of Acrimony: How Americans Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865-1915 by Joe Grinspan Science, Nature, and the Land The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben As Long As Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonization to Standing Rock by Dina Gilio-Whitaker Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land by Leah Penniman Reading Now Northern Light: Power, Land, and the Memory of Water by Kazim Ali City of Light, City of Poison by Holly Tucker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss The Forest of Stolen Girls, Crying in H Mart, She Drives Me Crazy, 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 post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke A Thousand Minutes to Sunlight by Jen White Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner The Half-Orphan’s Handbook by Joan F. Smith Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen The Rib King by Laidee Hubbard In the Quick by Kate Hope Day We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen Picnic in the Ruins by Todd Robert Petesen Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan WHAT WE’RE READING: She’s Too Pretty Burn by Wendy Heard Seven Demons by Aidan Truhen MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Four Dead Horses by KT Sparks These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy Terminal Boredom: Stories by Izumi Suzuki In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens Refugee: A Memoir by Emmanuel Mbolela, Charlotte Collins (translator) Ages of American Capitalism: A History of the United States by Jonathan Levy  The Last Night in London by Karen White The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Wayfarers) by Becky Chambers When a Stranger Comes to Town by Michael Koryta  The Stubborn Light of Things: A Nature Diary by Melissa Harrison Popisho by Leone Ross The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright  We Are Bridges: A Memoir by Cassandra Lane Goodbye, Again: Essays, Reflections, and Illustrations by Jonny Sun  Her Three Lives by Cate Holahan The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert The Hatak Witches by Devon A. Mihesuah Plastic: An Autobiography by Allison Cobb The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen The Unfit Heiress: The Tragic Life and Scandalous Sterilization of Ann Cooper Hewitt by Audrey Clare Farley  Why Didn’t You Just Do What You Were Told?: Essays by Jenny Diski  How to Save a Queendom by Jessica Lawson Why Solange Matters by Stephanie Phillips Holding Back the River: The Struggle Against Nature on America’s Waterways by Tyler J. Kelley The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn Are You Enjoying?: Stories by Mira Sethi The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer Water I Won’t Touch by Kayleb Rae Candrilli The Son of Mr. Suleman by Eric Jerome Dickey Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier by Tom Clavin and Bob Drury How to Be Human: An Autistic Man’s Guide to Life by Jory Fleming My Ride or Die by Leslie Cohen A Runner’s High: My Life in Motion by Dean Karnazes No Sleep Till Wonderland by Paul Tremblay Paris Without Her: A Memoir by Gregory Curtis The Republic of Birds by Jessica Miller Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light by Maryanne O’Hara Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton by Gail Crowther Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone Maggie Finds Her Muse by Dee Ernst Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson  Sugar and Spite by Gail Villanueva The Social Graces by Renée Rosen  Second Thoughts: On Having and Being a Second Child by Lynn Berger  Defekt by Nino Cipri  The Last Watch (The Divide Series) by J. S. Dewes  World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever Dustborn by Erin Bowman The Diné Reader: An Anthology of Navajo Literature by Esther G. Belin (Editor), Jeff Berglund (Editor), Connie A. Jacobs (Editor), Anthony K. Webster  (Editor), Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter’s Story by Mazie K. Hirono Little Bandaged Days by Kyra Wilder Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley  Margreete’s Harbor by Eleanor Morse And Now I Spill the Family Secrets: An Illustrated Memoir by Margaret Kimball Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories by Nigella Lawson  A Man Named Doll by Jonathan Ames So Happy Together by Deborah K. Shepherd  Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the Apocalypse by Shane Burley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.