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In dieser Folge mit Robin, Anika und Meike: „Märtyrer!“ von Kaveh Akbar, „Happiness Falls“ von Angie Kim und „Hunchback“ von Saou Ichikawa. So schnell wird man den nicht los: Nach diversen moralischen Grenzüberschreitungen wollte der Verlag Kiepenheuer & Witsch die Zusammenarbeit mit Rammstein-Sänger Till Lindemann beenden. Das Landgericht Köln hat da nicht zugestimmt, und wir erklären, wieso. Außerdem im Nachrichtenblock: Zeit-Kritiker Ijoma Mangold analysiert gehirntote Memes, als wären sie Hochkultur, und die Stadtbücherei Münster bleibt stabil.
In this episode, Merideth chats with Angie Kim, award-winning author of Miracle Creek and Happiness Falls. Angie shares her journey of publishing her first novel at 50, her evolving creative process, and how her experiences as a Korean immigrant have shaped her storytelling. We talk about: How Angie's creative process has changed from periods of intense, long hours to a more balanced approach using a timer to write for two hours a day. The importance of integrating a myriad of life experiences into creative work and never believing it's too late to write the book or create the work you dream of making. A new perspective on finding lasting happiness and joy in creative pursuits and life in general. Angiekimbooks.com Angie Kim's first novel: Miracle Creek won the Edgar Award and ITW Thriller Award and was named one of Time's "100 Best Mysteries and Thrillers of All Time." Angie Kim's second novel: Happiness Falls an instant New York Times bestseller and has been featured by Good Morning America, Barnes & Noble, Belletrist, and the Book of the Month Club. Angie's Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Join the next FREE Creative Cluster with Merideth
In celebration of our backlist fall, we're dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book! Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like You Again by Kate Goldbeck and books by Mhairi McFarlane! If you like Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, you may like Shark Heart by Emily Habeck and Normal People by Sally Rooney If you liked The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, you may like Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilde, Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins, and Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings Thriller/Mystery If you liked The Push by Ashley Audrain, you may like Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker, and My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Rusell If you liked The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, you may like Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka If you liked Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, you may like The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz If you liked The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, you may like Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Book Club If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, you may like All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, you may like The Measure by Nikki Erlick, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, and This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub If you like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer Fantasy If you liked The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you may like Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow, The Paper Magician by Charlie Holmberg, and Caraval by Stephanie Garber If you like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros or A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, you may like From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Lynn Armentrout, and Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Lit Fic If you liked The Wedding People by Alison Espach, you may like We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman and I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue If you liked Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, you may like The Husbands by Holly Gramazio If you liked All Fours by Miranda July, you may like We Were The Universe by Kimberly King Parsons If you liked Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, you may like Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark Obsessions Becca: Microstitch tool Olivia: The Burnt Toast Substack by Virginia Sole-Smith What we read this week Olivia: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, You Know What You Did by KT Nguyen Becca: Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London This Month's Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Prose - Take your free consultation with 50% off at prose.com/bop. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this fall (lightning round style). Catherine's theme is “unpredictability” — half her picks are repeat authors and the other half simply caught her eye. Sarah's choices feature 6 returning authors and overall are leaning more literary. A few shorter books from Sarah's picks: under 300 pages. Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks! Plus, their #1 picks for the fall. Big Fall Releases [1:29] Books Mentioned By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:56] Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:00] The Life Impossible by Matt Haig (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:05] Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:11] The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:30] Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:36] The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:39] The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:45] The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:51] It Starts with One: The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park by Jason Lipshutz(Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:54] MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:55] Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain by William Reid and Jim Reid(Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:56] Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me by Bernie Taupin (2023 release — in paperback Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:58] The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography by Peter Ames Carlin (Nov 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:59] Backlist Titles Mentioned The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [2:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [2:27] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [2:45] 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami [3:02] What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami [3:25] Fall 2024 Book Preview [6:34] Mid-August Catherine's Pick There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[9:22] Other Books Mentioned The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak [11:03] 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak [11:12] September Sarah's Picks Guide Me Home by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:11] Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:41] The Siege by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:03] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:37] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:00] Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:45] Catherine's Picks Dear Dickhead by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:37] Bringer of Dust by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:28] Other Books Mentioned Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke [7:21] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke [7:24] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke [7:55] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker [15:08] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [18:12] Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro [20:41] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [22:57] Trust by Hernan Diaz [23:45] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid [23:48] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [28:06] Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg [28:09] The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg [28:10] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow [29:39] Banyan Moon by Thao Tai [29:44] The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza [34:37] The Women by Kristin Hannah [35:44] October Sarah's Picks The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:18] (To skip ahead, jump to [44:55] in your podcast player.) Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:44] Catherine's Picks A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:11] The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:59] Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[36:48] Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:56] Other Books Mentioned The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni [31:07] A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin [38:43] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [39:23] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [42:23] Capote's Women by Laurence Leamer [42:27] It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover [43:39] The Heirs by Susan Rieger [45:04] The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner [46:56] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [47:53] November Catherine's Pick The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:53]
Phil Vine reviews Happiness Falls by Angie Kim published by Faber.
On the occasion of the paperback release of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow—a New York Times bestseller and #1 Indie National Best Seller—Gabrielle Zevin shares the exhilarating story of two friends who come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. In conversation with Angie Kim, the author of the international bestseller, Miracle Creek, and most recently of the New York Times bestselling novel, Happiness Falls. This program was held on July 10, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Join Emily, Susan, and special returning guest Janet for a discussion of Angie Kim's second novel, Happiness Falls! We talk about the mystery plot, the role of communication and understanding, whether you can quantify happiness, and how we feel about the ending. Then we get into some listener feedback and continue our feud over whether Kennedy from Come and Get It is actually evil or pretty ok. Go see It Ends with Us and be a hater with us for our next Othersode on August 20. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about The Pairing by Casey McQuiston on September 3. Wanna weigh in on the Kennedy debate? Got other feedback? Send it all to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!
In Episode 175, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I explore our favorite Micro Genres for 2024. Over the past year, we've continued to refine our reading tastes and identify specific themes and types of books that resonate deeply with us. This year, Susie and I have a curated list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with standout books from each category. It's another big episode with tons of great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Cold War Espionage (Sarah) [3:19] Sarah Red Widow by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:49] Red London by Alma Katsu | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:50] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:10] The Charm School by Nelson DeMille | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:20] Red Notice by Bill Browder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:47] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:01] Susie The Sisterhood by Liz Mundy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:26] Angsty Motherhood (Susie) [7:21] Sarah Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:00] Susie Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:38] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:37] When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:53] Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister (currently unavailable in the US) [10:54] Landslide by Susan Conley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:57] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:00] Memoirs About the Demise of a Marriage (Sarah) [12:18] Sarah How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:26] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:52] A Beautiful, Terrible Thing by Jen Waite | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:11] Bankruptcy by Janet Lombardi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:14] Susie Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:49] Pandemic Stories (Susie) [15:26] NOT Based on the COVID-19 Pandemic & More Dystopian [15:49] Sarah Wanderers by Chunk Wendig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:43] Susie Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:06] The Dog Stars by Peter Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:20] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Severance by Ling Ma | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:07] The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:20] With the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Background [18:28] Sarah 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:37] Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:40] Susie Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:37] Day by Michael Cunningham | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:17] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:47] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:49] Other Books Mentioned Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult [21:09] Invisible Son by Kim Johnson [21:14] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [21:19] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [22:03] Did She Actually Say That?! (Sarah) [23:03] Sarah Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:19] The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:55] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42] Susie The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:15] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:32] Books Revolving Around Generational Trauma (Susie) [27:34] Sarah Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:24] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:28] What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:52] The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:54] What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, MD PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Susie Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:58] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:27] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:50] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:53] Swift River by Essie Chambers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshanathan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:59] Co-Ed Friend Groups (Sarah) [32:18] Sarah The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:17] Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:29] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] All Together Now by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:47] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:01] The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:14] Susie The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:36] Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Peace, Love, and Rock n' Roll / Books Set in the '60s & '70s (Susie) [36:58] Susie The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:09] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:31] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:57] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org [spp-timestamp time=”[39:11]″] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:39] Last House by Jessica Shattuck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Surprisingly High-Quality Celebrity Memoirs (Sarah) [40:33] Sarah Open by Andre Agassi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:05] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:11] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:15] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:21] Susie Born a Crime by Trevor Noah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:19] Other Books Mentioned The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [41:45] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Laura Love Hardin [43:33] Look Backs (Susie) [44:38] Sarah City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:11] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:06] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:30] The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:03] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Absolution by Alice McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:30] Other Books Mentioned Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [47:47]
Pick your astrological enemy because it's time to fight them in this high school gymnasium! JK, but we are discussing Bottoms (2023) with special guest Susie Dumond! After talking about the film, we chat with Susie about her new novel, Looking for a Sign. She gives us some great insights into her process, and we get to talk about astrology and dating apps too! Susie's book is out now, so go get it! Join us and special guest Janet Dale on August 6 for our next Bookpisode on Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Then go hate-watch It Ends With Us for our next Othersode/Hatepisode on August 20th! Hit us with your listener feedback at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on social media!TOC::30 – Welcome, Susie! 8:30 – Movie Intro9:21 – Comedy and tone14:30 – The Fight Club of it all21:00 – Gender and characterization, fave characters28:11 – How Bottoms upends norms towards gay youth37:00 – Favorite line or scene40:57 – Susie thinks about the signs in Bottoms43:36 – Interview with Susie Dumond about her new book Looking for a Sign!1:15:04 – Live listener feedback on Come and Get It! 1:21:22 – What's up next?
For Ep. 173, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) joins me as we circle back to one of our favorite topics — niching down our reading into micro genres! In this special Circle Back, we revisit some previously shared micro genres from our two past Micro Genres We Love episodes and introduce two additional micro genres from a Patreon bonus episode not yet heard on the big show! We give examples that define each micro genre for us and share new books we've read that fit into these niches. Plus, we share books for that DIDN'T work for us. This episode is full of over 100 books for you to add to your TBR! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Romances That Deal With Fame [4:04] Sarah's Additions Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:53] Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:14] Other Books Mentioned Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld [4:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [4:34] You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi [6:01] Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura (July 9) [6:37] Frenzied but Favorable Family Dynamics [7:43] Sarah's Additions Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:21] Banyan Moon by Thao Thai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37] The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Susie's Additions Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:19] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:46] Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:31] Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:40] The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Pérez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:42] Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:50] Other Books Mentioned The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [8:12] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [10:35] The Bee Sting by Paul Murray [12:17] You Only Call When You're in Trouble by Stephen McCauley [12:35] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [12:53] Sarah's Addition Margo's Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:49] Susie's Addition The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:24] Other Books Mentioned Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [13:16] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [13:23] Hell No! Women's Stories [15:16] Susie's Additions The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:05] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:49] Margo's Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:10] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:34] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:37] Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:51] Other Books Mentioned Circe by Madeline Miller [15:51] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [15:55] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances [18:10] Sarah's Additions Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:04] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:17] Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:29] Susie's Addition How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:09] Other Books Mentioned Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [18:52] Normal People by Sally Rooney [18:55] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin [18:58] Time Travel Done Right [20:31] Susie's Additions The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:09] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:33] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:03] Other Books Mentioned 11/22/63 by Stephen King [20:58] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson [21:02] Books by Former or Current Attorneys [22:37] Sarah's Additions Gone But Not Forgotten by Phillip Margolin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:30] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:47] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:52] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:03] Susie's Addition What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:32] Other Books Mentioned The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer [22:54] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim [23:23] The Eddie Flynn Series by Steve Cavanagh [23:26] Faithful Friends / Ensembles [25:07] Sarah's Addition The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:39] Susie's Additions We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:53] Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:16] Good Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:36] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:10] Other Books Mentioned The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [25:37] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall [25:41] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [25:45] Come and Get It by Kiley Reid [27:28] Suspenseful Books That Are Not Truly Thrillers,But That Publishers Market as Thrillers [28:20] Sarah's Additions The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:26] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:50] Susie's Addition Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:21] Other Books Mentioned The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [29:08] My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh [29:11] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke [29:20] Literary Angst [30:52] Sarah's Addition Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:01] Susie's Additions Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:06] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:30] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] Other Books Mentioned Writers & Lovers by Lily King [31:26] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole [31:30] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan [31:33] The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz [33:44] A Million Little Pieces by James Frey [34:22] Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James [34:24] Oral Histories [34:35] Sarah's Additions The Hop by Diana Clarke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:18] Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:38] Welcome to the O.C. by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Alan Sepinwall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:52] Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [34:58] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [35:05] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [36:43] Sarah's Addition Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Susie's Additions Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:27] Bear by Julia Phillips | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:46] Other Books Mentioned Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [37:03] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor [37:08] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [37:13] The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood [37:17] Birnham Wood by Eleanor Catton [38:38] James by Percival Everett [39:05] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [39:55] Badass Female Athlete Fiction / Competition Novels [40:14] Sarah's Addition Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42] Other Books Mentioned Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid [40:35] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [40:38] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [41:02] Trust No One [41:33] Susie's Additions First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46] Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:07] Other Books Mentioned I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid [42:03] Foe by Iain Reid [42:04] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [42:17] Sunburn by Laura Lippman [42:21] Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson [43:45] The Fury by Alex Michaelides [44:19] Workplace Dramas or Thrillers [44:58] Sarah's Additions Exit Interview by Kristi Coulter | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Private Equity by Carrie Sun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:50] Bully Market by Jamie Fiore Higgins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:05] Susie's Additions The Sisterhood by Liza Mundy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:48] Correspondents by Tim Murphy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:11] Other Books Mentioned The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [45:13] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz [45:17] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [45:19] Code Girls by Liza Mundy [47:04] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [47:28] Sarah's Additions Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:17] Susie's Additions Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:25] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:48] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:23] Other Books Mentioned A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [48:04] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick [48:09] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda [48:15] Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen [49:14] Family Family by Laurie Frankel [49:48]
Is your credit card tingling? That's because this week we're talking about A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon. Join the squad for a discussion about the magical rules of this book, climate change as a villain, magical girl romance hopes, and how the book pushes against magical girl type. Then we get into some listener feedback about Come and Get It. (Do you have feedback? Send it to us!) Get ready for our next Othersode on 7/23 where Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign, will join us to talk about Bottoms. Then read along for our next Bookpisode about Happiness Falls by Angie Kim on 8/6. TOC:0:30–Welcome! And icebreaker8:42–Book intro11:46–How this book subverts genre21:00–Monster of the week v. bigger issues31:15–Magical girl romance33:26–evil magical girls39:15–ratings and graphic design corner44:45–Listener feedback!46:29–What's up next?Links:It's Never Too Late to Be a Magical Girl! – https://bookriot.com/read-this-book-july-5-2024/The Evolution of the Magical Girl in Manga and Anime - https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: more bookish podcasts and new to us books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: books we have recently DNFd or NRNd 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) . . . . . :10 - Bite Size Intro :57 - Half Priced Books 1:26 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 1:41 - Talking Scared Podcast 1:48 - Tea & Murder Podcast 4:01 - PangoBooks 4:28 - Bookmans 5:34 - Our Current Reads 6:03 - Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis (Meredith) 7:33 - An Unlikely Story 9:11 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 9:26 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 9:57 - Fabled Bookshop 9:58 - Bear Necessity by James Gold-Bourn (Kaytee) 13:38 - The Field Guide To Dumb Birds of the Whole World by Matt Kracht (Meredith) 14:34 - Merlin App 14:55 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 13:48 - Charter Books 17:48 - The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht 19:52 - The Rhythm of Time by Questlove and S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 23:47 - The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson (Meredith) 24:59 - The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker 27:14 - @bookishbetsie on Instagram 27:44 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Kaytee) 28:06 - Miracle Creek by Angie Kim 32:14 - Our Recent DNFs and NRNs 33:08 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (Meredith) 34:12 - Jade City by Fonda Lee (Kaytee) 36:37 - The Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp (Meredith) 38:29 - Sunshine, Sangria and Scandal by Wendy Day (Kaytee) 40:19 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 40:44 - The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan (Meredith, Wheel of Time series #2) 41:27 - Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt (Meredith) 43:16 - Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew by Davaun Sanders (Kaytee) 44:45 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim 46:25 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:16 - I wish there was an easier way to find trusted sources' reviews on Goodreads. (Meredith) 48:42 - Meredith's Goodreads 49:02 - I wish to reject the notion that more books equals a better reading life. (Kaytee) 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. May's IPL comes to us from Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller 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 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!
Teri, Anne, and Ethan discuss recent releases they enjoyed. Books discussed: The Biography of X by Catherine Lacey Absolution by Alice McDermott The Skull by Jon Klassen Other books mentioned: Mister Magic by Kiersten White, Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish pre-orders and picking the right books for ourselves Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Bookish Friends' best and worst books of 2023, with interesting overlaps! 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) . . . . . 2:19 - Currently Reading Patreon (sign up for a 7 day free trial and check out all the goodness!) 7:42 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 10:57 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (pre-order, releases June 11, 2024) 11:01 - Long Bright River by Liz Moore 12:51 - Fabled Bookshop 14:29 - Our Current Reads 14:42 - The Elephants of Thula Thula by Francoise Malby-Anthony (Kaytee) 15:09 - The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence 18:04 - The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (Meredith) 20:32 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 20:35 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 24:12 - Erasure by Percival Everett (Kaytee) 29:48 - The Trees by Percival Everett 30:42 - What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher (Meredith) 35:28 - The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein 36:51 - Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis (Kaytee) 36:56 - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 40:38 - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (Meredith) 45:31 - This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger 46:11 - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 46:20 - Ordinary Grace by Willam Kent Krueger 46:42 - Deep Dive: Bookish Friends' Best and Worst Reads of 2023 46:51 - Currently Reading Patreon 50:35 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (#1 best AND worst read) 51:25 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (#5 favorite) 51:28 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (#4 favorite) 51:32 - Hello Beautiful by Anne Napolitano (#3 favorite) 51:36 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (#2 favorite) 51:49 - The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (#5 least favorite) 51:54 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (tied #3 least favorite) 51:56 - Happy Place by Emily Henry (tied #3 least favorite) 51:59 - I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai (#2 least favorite) 52:23 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck 52:46 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim 53:46 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 53:47 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 54:39 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 54:46 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 57:58 - The Whispers by Ashley Audrain 59:05 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin 59:17 - Sarah's Bookshelves Interview with Lara Love Hardin 1:01:37 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:01:45 - I wish for more duologies in the bookish universe. (Kaytee) 1:02:12 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 1:02:45 - I want those who love mysteries, thriller and horror to follow @mother.horror on Instagram (Meredith) 1:03:34 - Mother Horror Patreon 1:03:51 - Near the Bone by Christina Henry 1:04:09 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff 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. February's IPL is brought to you by Booktenders in Huntington, West Virginia. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller 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 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!
Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Paddling North by Audrey Sutherland (Rec by Ritu Mukerji) 2- Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann (Rec by Anna Pitoniak) 3- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Rec by Anna Pitoniak) 4- Working by Robert Caro (Rec by Rachel M. Harper) 5- The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (Rec by Mel Joulwan of Strong Sense of Place Podcast) 6- A Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel (Rec by David Humphries of Strong Sense of Place Podcast) 7- The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club) 8- Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club) 9- Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Rec by Kika Hatzapoulou) 10- All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby (Rec by Katrina Kittle) 11- Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Rec by Katrina Kittle) 12- Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the 20th Century by Dana Stephens (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and The Curious Podcast) 13- River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West by Rebecca Solnit (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and the Curious Podcast) 14- If We Were Villains by ML Rio (Rec by Katrina Monroe) 15- The Wanderers by Meg Howrey (Rec by Lydia Welker of the Appalachian Prison Book Project) 16- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Rec by Kelsey Madges, middle school librarian) Carrie's Favorite Books of the Year 1- The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean 2- Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy 3- Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan 4- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith 5- We All Wants Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Amy's Favorite Books of the Year 1- Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 2- Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 3- Martin Marten by Brian Doyle 4- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donahue 5- The Keeper by Kelcey Ervick 6- Horse by Geraldine Brooks Other Recommendations: 1- American Murderer by Gail Jarrow 2- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthy 3- These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant 4- Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 5- Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan 6- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris 7- Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby 8- Wool by Hugh Howey (and the TV adaptation on Apple + called Silo) Escambia County Dictionary Ban - www.usatoday.com/story/news/natio…ban/72202686007/
Website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Paddling North by Audrey Sutherland (Rec by Ritu Mukerji) 2- Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann (Rec by Anna Pitoniak) 3- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Rec by Anna Pitoniak) 4- Working by Robert Caro (Rec by Rachel M. Harper) 5- The Seven Moons by Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (Rec by Mel Joulwan of Strong Sense of Place Podcast) 6- A Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel (Rec by David Humphries of Strong Sense of Place Podcast) 7- The Gilded Page by Mary Wellesley (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club) 8- Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs (Rec by Kristine Eckart of Gilmore Book Club) 9- Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (Rec by Kika Hatzapoulou) 10- All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby (Rec by Katrina Kittle) 11- Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Rec by Katrina Kittle) 12- Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the 20th Century by Dana Stephens (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and The Curious Podcast) 13- River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West by Rebecca Solnit (Rec by Mick Sullivan of The Past and the Curious Podcast) 14- If We Were Villains by ML Rio (Rec by Katrina Monroe) 15- The Wanderers by Meg Howrey (Rec by Lydia Welker of the Appalachian Prison Book Project) 16- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (Rec by Kelsey Madges, middle school librarian) Carrie's Favorite Books of the Year 1- The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean 2- Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy 3- Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan 4- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith 5- We All Wants Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Amy's Favorite Books of the Year 1- Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 2- Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 3- Martin Marten by Brian Doyle 4- Landings: A Crooked Creek Farm Year by Arwen Donahue 5- The Keeper by Kelcey Ervick 6- Horse by Geraldine Brooks Other Recommendations: 1- American Murderer by Gail Jarrow 2- Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain by Andrew McCarthy 3- These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant 4- Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 5- Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan 6- The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris 7- Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby 8- Wool by Hugh Howey (and the TV adaptation on Apple + called Silo) Escambia County Dictionary Ban - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/12/escambia-county-florida-dictionary-ban/72202686007/
Time for book reviews!!! (and other random crap)
In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58] Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org[57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19] Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)
This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Yellowface, Tom Lake, Happiness Falls, and more of our favorite fiction of 2023! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co. For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's one of my favorite conversations of the year! I love books. I love lists. I love the end of the year. So naturally I LOVE the annual Best Books of the Year conversation with my real life book club friends Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith. We're back together for our SIXTH annual Best Books of the Year conversation. This one felt a little different from year's past because in 2023 we chose to do a mid-year episode called Best Books of the Year (So Far). In Episode 179 from back in June, we talked about many of the big, buzzy books that released in the first half of the year, which let us share other favorites in this year-end conversation. LISTEN TO US DISCUSS THE BOOKS WE DIDN'T LIKE IN 2023 ON PATREON I hope you enjoy this monster episode! Follow @yasminheartsbooks on IG Follow @stephanie_hypen on IG FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE SPONSORS: Lume // Go to LumeDeodorant.com and use code YOU for 40% off your starter pack BetterHelp // Go to BetterHelp.com/YOU for 10% off your first month JOIN THE SECRET STUFF BOOK CLUB HERE Laura's Best Books of the Year: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Spare by Prince Harry The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler Search by Michelle Huneven Happiness Falls by Angie Kim How To Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott Key Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Yasmin's Best Books of the Year: You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Holly by Stephen King The Center by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter Stephanie's Best Books of the Year: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (mutual best pick) The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett The Humans by Matt Haig Also Mentioned: Smartest Person in the Room series with Yasmin Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Friends, Lovers and the Big, Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry The Color of Water by James McBride Deacon King Kong by James McBride Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King Misery by Stephen King It by Stephen King 11.22.63 by Stephen King Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman American Gods by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives and next week's Genre Awards. Today, we're diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time's the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]
Summary: It's time for another awesome LoveFest with Devin and Holly! This week they discuss Swedish author extraordinaire, Fredrik Backman. Known globally for his stories full of heart, redemption, and seeking meaning in the hardest parts of life, he's been a long-time favorite of both hosts. He sheds light on octogenarians and children, the ignored and the marginalized in his writing and brings would-be villains into a gentle light. We love rooting for all his characters! Topics Discussed: Background (4:39): Backman debuted with A Man Called Ove in 2012 and lives in Sweden with his wife and two children; Holly and Devin discuss how they discovered his work and stand-out aspects of his writing. Curmudgeon Book Discussion (10:59): A Man Called Ove: After his wife's death, Ove decides life isn't worth living. But life has a funny way of pulling you back in and with a colorful and caring cast of characters, this grump discovers just how much there is to live for. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry: After the death of her sole caretaker and grandmother, Elsa is left with a series of letters addressed to residents of their apartment building. The adventure she goes on to deliver them opens up Elsa's world and reveals a community she never thought she had. Britt-Marie Was Here: A sequel to “My Grandmother…” this novel hones in on the strict, cleanliness- and rules-focused character Britt-Marie as she leaves her unfaithful husband and tries to rebuild her life in the decrepit town of Borg. There, she uncovers that the colorful inhabitants of the town are much more than meets he eye and that perhaps, sometimes, mess is ok. Recent Book Discussion (26:02): And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: This tear-jerker focuses on loss, aging, and dementia as three generations of men confront the decline of the grandfather. Anxious People: Following a failed robbery attempt at a cashless bank in a small Swedish town, this novel examines what happens when strangers become entwined in a hilarious hostage situation and compassion and vulnerability win the day. Beartown Series (35:20): A three-book series (Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners), Backman explores a tiny community in a frozen north-Sweden forest that revolves around it's hockey teams. His magnum opus, these stories follow the junior ice hockey team, it's coaches, players, and parents, as they struggle to survive trauma, a declining economy, and other challenges. Trigger warning for sexual assault. Hot On the Shelf (51:54): Devin: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Holly: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim What's Making Our Hearts Race (55:30): Devin: David Sedaris Live Reading at CU Boulder Holly: Killers of the Flower Moon movie (you can check out the book here!) Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.
Welcome to Episode 52 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Books: The Only One Left by Riley Sager, Midnight is the Darkest Hour, Let Him In by William Friend, Let Him In by William Friend, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Olivia's Books: Chloe Cates is Missing by Mandy McHugh, Sing Her Down by Ivy Pachoda, The Instructor by TR Hendricks, It's One of Us by JT Ellison, Girl, 11 Amy Suite Clarke Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclub Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywallace Happy Pub Day! DEVILS AT THE DOOR by Tessa Wegert (December 5) THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY by Darby Kane (December 5) DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS by Annelise Ryan (December 12) THE VACATION by John Marrs (December 19) TWO DEAD WIVES by Adele Parks (December 26) THE ASCENT by Adam Plantinga (January 2) THE HEIRESS by Rachel Hawkins (January 9) WHAT MOTHER WON'T TELL ME me by Ivar Leon Menger (January 9) ONLY IF YOU'RE LUCKY by Stacy Willingham (January 16) THE NIGHT OF THE STORM by Nishita Parekh (January 16)
For our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we're welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot topics in the book world this year. Taking stock of how this year panned out for the publishing industry, Sarah discusses top news stories, dives deep into how specific titles performed this year, and shares current trends she's seeing in publishing. Also, Sarah shares her favorite books of 2023! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Coming Soon The updated 2024 Rock Your Reading Tracker will release on December 6! This year's updated edition will be exclusively available to our $7/month Superstars Patrons and will not be offered for separate purchase as in previous years. Don't miss out on this and other bookish goodies – become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights 2023 bookish news and publishing numbers overview. Sarah talks current popular genres, BookTok trends, and Simon & Schuster sale. A quick dive into IP books, their meaning, and a notable downside. The Elizabeth Gilbert book review bombing situation. BTS vs. Taylor Swift pre-order controversy. Playing Over/Under with this year's top book performers. Do celebrity book clubs really boost sales? A look at the numbers. Publisher expectations and the influence of page count. Bookish trends of the year: BookTok's impact on publishing. Examining shifts in publishing calendars. Anticipating 2024's potential bookish trends. 2023 State of the Industry High-Level Overview [3:08] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:30] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:31] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:58] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:31] Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:08] Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:21] Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:22] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] Big Book Stories of 2023 [13:10] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:21] Beyond the Story by BTS and Myeongseok Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:22] The Over / Under Game [25:17] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:05] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:41] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:26] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:28] Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:37] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:11] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:20] Wellness by Nathan Hill | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:30] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:52] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:14] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:35] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:01] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:39] A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:42] Bookish Trends of 2023 [44:26] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] The Dry by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:04] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:24] Defending Jacob by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:36] Examining the Shift in Publishers' Calendars [51:43] Potential Trends for 2024 [54:25] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:20] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[55:24] Sarah's Top 3 Books of the Year [56:02] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:38] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:20] Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:38] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:33] Weyward by Emilia Hart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:34]
This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Angie Kim, author of the novel "Miracle Creek." Kim was named a finalist for the New American Voices Award. Her latest work, "Happiness Falls" follows the story of family in crisis, after a father goes missing — and the only person who knows what happened to him is the family's non-verbal 14 year old son, Eugene. In this conversation, Angie Kim shares her inspiration for "Happiness Falls," which tackles fascinating questions of love, language, and human connection.
"We didn't call the police right away." Those are the electric first words of this extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing. Mia, the irreverent, hyperanalytical twenty-year-old daughter, has an explanation for everything--which is why she isn't initially concerned when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk in a nearby park. They must have lost their phone. Or stopped for an errand somewhere. But by the time Mia's brother runs through the front door bloody and alone, it becomes clear that the father in this tight-knit family is missing and the only witness is Eugene, who has the rare genetic condition Angelman syndrome and cannot speak. What follows is both a ticking-clock investigation into the whereabouts of a father and an emotionally rich portrait of a family whose most personal secrets just may be at the heart of his disappearance. Full of shocking twists and fascinating questions of love, language, and human connection, Happiness Falls (Hogarth Press, 2023) is a mystery, a family drama, and a novel of profound philosophical inquiry. Happiness Falls was an instant New York Times bestseller. Angie's debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the hundred best mysteries and thrillers of all time by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus, and the Today show. One of Variety Magazine's inaugural “10 Storytellers to Watch,” Angie has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Vogue, Glamour, and numerous literary journals. She lives in northern Virginia with her family. Recommended Books: Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump Daniel Mason, North Woods Hang Kan, Greek Lessons Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"We didn't call the police right away." Those are the electric first words of this extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing. Mia, the irreverent, hyperanalytical twenty-year-old daughter, has an explanation for everything--which is why she isn't initially concerned when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk in a nearby park. They must have lost their phone. Or stopped for an errand somewhere. But by the time Mia's brother runs through the front door bloody and alone, it becomes clear that the father in this tight-knit family is missing and the only witness is Eugene, who has the rare genetic condition Angelman syndrome and cannot speak. What follows is both a ticking-clock investigation into the whereabouts of a father and an emotionally rich portrait of a family whose most personal secrets just may be at the heart of his disappearance. Full of shocking twists and fascinating questions of love, language, and human connection, Happiness Falls (Hogarth Press, 2023) is a mystery, a family drama, and a novel of profound philosophical inquiry. Happiness Falls was an instant New York Times bestseller. Angie's debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the hundred best mysteries and thrillers of all time by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus, and the Today show. One of Variety Magazine's inaugural “10 Storytellers to Watch,” Angie has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Vogue, Glamour, and numerous literary journals. She lives in northern Virginia with her family. Recommended Books: Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump Daniel Mason, North Woods Hang Kan, Greek Lessons Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
"We didn't call the police right away." Those are the electric first words of this extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing. Mia, the irreverent, hyperanalytical twenty-year-old daughter, has an explanation for everything--which is why she isn't initially concerned when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk in a nearby park. They must have lost their phone. Or stopped for an errand somewhere. But by the time Mia's brother runs through the front door bloody and alone, it becomes clear that the father in this tight-knit family is missing and the only witness is Eugene, who has the rare genetic condition Angelman syndrome and cannot speak. What follows is both a ticking-clock investigation into the whereabouts of a father and an emotionally rich portrait of a family whose most personal secrets just may be at the heart of his disappearance. Full of shocking twists and fascinating questions of love, language, and human connection, Happiness Falls (Hogarth Press, 2023) is a mystery, a family drama, and a novel of profound philosophical inquiry. Happiness Falls was an instant New York Times bestseller. Angie's debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the hundred best mysteries and thrillers of all time by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus, and the Today show. One of Variety Magazine's inaugural “10 Storytellers to Watch,” Angie has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Vogue, Glamour, and numerous literary journals. She lives in northern Virginia with her family. Recommended Books: Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump Daniel Mason, North Woods Hang Kan, Greek Lessons Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Zibby sits down with acclaimed author Angie Kim to discuss her latest sensation, Happiness Falls. Angie reveals the inspiration behind her riveting tale, touching on her personal experiences as an immigrant. She highlights her involvement with I-ASC, an organization that aids nonspeaking individuals. She also recalls her personal journey into fiction writing, providing invaluable advice for aspiring authors. Her insights into character development and the power of authentic storytelling offer a refreshing perspective.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/48U3KdZShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shannon Tyo, Sean Patrick Hopkins, and Thomas Pruyn perform this riveting story that begs the question, how well do we truly know the members of our family? Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester discuss a story Kendra calls one of the best of 2023. Twenty-year-old Mia and her twin brother are home from college during the pandemic. Their father goes missing while at the park with their younger brother Eugene, who is autistic. Tyo perfectly captures Mia's narrative voice as we follow the frantic search for their father. Hopkins performs journal entries from the father's perspective, and Pruyn, an autistic performer, narrates Eugene's point of view. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Penguin Random House. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Dreamscape Publishing. Dreamscape is an award-winning independent publisher and multimedia studio that is committed to producing a diverse catalog of high-quality audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angie Kim came to fiction in her 40s, after careers in both law and business, and some challenging years mothering three boys who each faced medical complications. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award and the Pinckley Prize, and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews and the “Today” show. Her second novel, Happiness Falls, came out in August by Hogarth. A NYT bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club pick, it will appeal to mystery and thriller lovers, philosophers, those active in the special needs and autism communities, and anyone who generally loves a thought-provoking and engaging read. Angie joins Marrie Stone to talk about. They discuss how both her childhood and her prior careers influence her fiction, how she used a combination of freewriting and her obsession with narrative architecture to structure this novel, how mysteries can be used as a trojan horse in fiction, using creative literary devices to reveal character in a novel, the perils and pleasures of first person, and so much more. Angie also shares her story of finding her agent, what to look for in an agent, query letters, and shares other book business insights. For more information on Writers on Writing and additional writing tips, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. We're also excited to announce the opening of our new bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our own personal favorites. By purchasing through the store, you'll support both independent bookstores and our show. New titles will be added all the time (it's a work in progress). Finally, on Spotify you can listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We like to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on October 7, 2023) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music and sound editing: Travis Barrett
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in September. You'll get 10% off your books when you order your September Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features which features Annie's three favorite books she read that month. Get your bundle here! You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type “Episode 444” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward You, Again by Kate Goldbeck My Husband by Maud Ventura Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy Annie's September Reading Recap Bundle - $59 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim You, Again by Kate Goldbeck You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy For more information on One Book Thomas County, please visit their website here. Get your $10 ticket to the interactive talk with author Kate Murphy here. The talk, featuring our very own Annie B. Jones, will take place at the Thomas County Board of Education Auditorium on Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. You don't have to read Kate's book, You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, before the talk to gain deep insight and practical tools for listening that you can use in your community leadership, work, and relationships. Annie and other community leaders will discuss the power of listening with Kate, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss. Get your tickets here. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways by Brittany Means. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.
It's time for the September book club and we're discussing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. We dive into our opinions on the writing, the mother/daughter dynamics, the reveals that surprised us, and the “Tom Lake” moments in our own lives. Also, Becca's book is out NOW!!! Obsessions Olivia: Her playlist called ‘Songs for Staring at the Ocean & Feeling emo' Becca: @nymetroweather on IG What we read this week! Becca: The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters Olivia: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon, The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim This Month's Book Club Pick - (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors NUULY - get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code BOP20 at nuuly.com. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Join our Geneva! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Preorder Becca's Book! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
You all remember Episode 27 when I hosted Angie Kim for her Edgar Award winning debut, Miracle Creek. Well what a thrill to host Angie once again for her best-selling, GMA book of the month club choice, Happiness Falls! For this episode we go in depth to talk about Angelman Syndrome, non-verbal communication, flipping the … Continue reading E132: Interview with Angie Kim, author of Happiness Falls →
Nerdette Book Club is back to dig into our September pick, Angie Kim's novel 'Happiness Falls.' During the lockdown era of COVID, college student Mia is stuck at home with her parents and two brothers. Her father, Adam, stays at home to take care of the youngest son Eugene, who has autism and does not speak. One day, Adam and Eugene leave to go on a walk, but only Eugene comes back. The more the family looks for Adam, the more secrets they uncover. It's a mystery that also grapples with ableism, personal fulfillment, and how much you can really know the people closest to you. We're joined by two of our favorite readers, Ted Talks Daily host Elise Hu and Northwestern University's audio journalism director Arionne Nettles. If you have not read the book yet and do not want to hear spoilers, go back and listen to our conversation with Angie Kim in the feed!]]>
“What makes us human?“ Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Jud Ashman. David wins the Faulkner birthday pop quiz. They break down new books on Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried (two good authors but the subjects?). They cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of blurbs (do they sell books?). COB fave and award winning, best-selling author Angie Kim zooms in to share “Happiness Falls.” Angie combines beautiful writing with a truly original story that prompts thought-provoking insights into what's really important in life. And please check out Rob Dundon's 3rd Annual Alzheimer's Fundraiser Raffle & Auction for Cathy's Legacy , a good cause combined with terrific books!
This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: For more information on One Book Thomas County, please visit their website here. Get your $10 ticket to the interactive talk with author Kate Murphy here. The talk, featuring our very own Annie B. Jones, will take place at the Thomas County Board of Education Auditorium on Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. You don't have to read Kate's book, You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, before the talk to gain deep insight and practical tools for listening that you can use in your community leadership, work, and relationships. Annie and other community leaders will discuss the power of listening with Kate, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss. Get your tickets here. Annie is reading: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Distant Sons by Tim Johnston Ashley is reading: The Gulf by Rachel Cochran Paper Names by Susie Luo From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Erin is reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.
Episode 151 brings author Angie Kim back to the podcast with her sophomore novel, Happiness Falls. Angie is carving out her niche with literary mysteries featuring children with disabilities or illnesses, drawing inspiration from her own family's encounters. I broke my own rules for podcast guests because Happiness Falls is now in the running for my #1 book of 2023 and it's the smartest book I've read all year! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Angie shares a spoiler-free summary of Happiness Falls. Angie's own life experiences that shape her stories. How Angie's move as a pre-teen to the United States from South Korea influenced the happiness experiments in this novel. Angie's expectations going into her sophomore book release. How long Angie had been ideating and writing Happiness Falls. The differences in Angie's approach to writing this novel compared to her debut. How Angie discovered Angelman's Syndrome and decided to include it in her novel. The differences in perspectives between a parent of a child with disabilities and and the sibling of a child with disabilities as portrayed in Miracle Creek and Happiness Falls. Angie gives a small teaser about her next book! Angie's Book Recommendations [40:34] Two OLD Books She Loves Swamplandia! by Karen Russell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:45] Chemistry by Weike Wang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] Other Books Mentioned: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang [44:47] Two NEW Books She Loves Greek Lessons by Han Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:10] Hestia Strikes a Match by Christine Grillo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:05] Other Books Mentioned: The Vegetarian by Han Kang [45:27] One Book She Didn't Love The Godfather by Mario Puzo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:48] NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park (November 7, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:05] Other Books Mentioned: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell [54:09] Last 5-Star Book Angie Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:24] Other Links Ep. 22: Angie Kim (Author of Miracle Creek)
Everybody has a few favorite authors, and it's a thrill when they release a new book. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels from old friends: "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett and "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on From the Front Porch, you'll hear from Annie, Erin, Olivia, Shop Mom, Nancy, and Shop Dad as they celebrate 7 years of Shelf Subscriptions! Erin is here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Shelf Subscriptions and what makes them special. We want to say a heartfelt thank you to our loyal, lovely Shelf Subscribers! Click here to purchase a Shelf Subscription! Click here to purchase the Bookshelf bandana! Purchase One Book Thomas County's community read here: You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy Annie's favorite past Shelf Sub picks: Fire Sermon by Jamie Quatro (unavailable to order) Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Erin's favorite past Shelf Sub picks: Congratulations, The Best is Over by R. Eric Thomas Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Erin is reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.
Angie Kim joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new novel, HAPPINESS FALLS, which packs so much between its pages. It's a family story with a mystery woven through. And much of the book revolves around the young son, Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome --- and what he may know about the disappearance of their father/husband. Angie talks about how long this story was in her head --- more than a decade --- and why she felt that this was the right time to tell it. She notes that she aimed to look at the impact of someone who is verbally disabled on the entire family. And she wanted to address how those who are different may be in jeopardy when being looked at by law enforcement as they would not be attuned to things like Eugene's jumping to calm himself or the verbal noises he makes. These cues could keep someone who is disabled from protecting themselves. She also discusses her creative writing work with students who have issues with oral communication and shares how the person who performs Eugene's part for the audiobook was hand-selected by her from among this group. Book discussed in this episode: HAPPINESS FALLS by Angie Kim https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/happiness-falls Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Melanie Benjamin: https://youtu.be/Vl-uEWGAnn4 Shari Lapena: https://youtu.be/zCT_Z1nJPT0 Tracey Lange: https://youtu.be/NvMLQsooDvQ Naomi Hirahara: https://youtu.be/pwvkwqt2No Liz Nugent: https://youtu.be/pH2HEvvyiAo Alli Frank and Asha Youmans: https://youtu.be/d02mLanJV8g Carolyn Mackler: https://youtu.be/L4M-w9BeaTk Adrienne Brodeur: https://youtu.be/6U7kf2KVtco Lisa See: https://youtu.be/D8XYEYI60Ww Nancy Horan: https://youtu.be/49bdiHbIUmY Linwood Barclay: https://youtu.be/pkDG90y9FN0 Alice Elliott Dark: https://youtu.be/9AAk-lLDRbc Check out our past “Bookaccino Live” Book Group events: Nita Prose: https://youtu.be/f_Ev0KN8z2M Chamaine Wilkerson: https://youtu.be/0DluxmfXGoI Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: https://youtu.be/rYelwWiTJbE Janet Skeslien Charles: https://youtu.be/47Sx9DtcAkA Miranda Cowley Heller: https://youtu.be/gVlKvApDO8M Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions
I speak with Hannah Carlson, who has a PHD in material culture, to talk about her book, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close.Books Recommended:The Mummies of Urumchi by Elizabeth Wayland BarberHappiness Falls by Angie KimQueen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline WeberRouge by Mona AwadBarbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William FinneganGuest author recommendation: Laura Zimmerman Just Do This One Thing For MeRecommendsWeather by Jenny Offill Other Books Discussed:Prophet by Sin Blanche and Helen McDonald Miracle Creek by Angie KimUp Next:Pet by Catherine ChidgeyThe Fraud by Zadie Smith Annie Sullivan and I recommend book live on Instagram @JenniferCaloyeras 9 am 9 /19Shop my Journals and Art in my Etsy Shop The Weaver and the Witch Queen Giveaway Link, closes Thursday, 9/14 Sign up for my weekly newsletter out each Tuesday.Follow me on Substack. Follow me on InstagramSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!
September 8, 2023 - When a father goes missing, his family's desperate search leads them to question everything they know about him and one another in this thrilling page-turner, a deeply moving portrait of a family in crisis from the award-winning author of Miracle Creek. Full of shocking twists and fascinating questions of love, language, and human connection, Happiness Falls is a mystery, a family drama, and a novel of profound philosophical inquiry. With all the powerful storytelling she brought to her award-winning debut, Miracle Creek, Angie Kim turns the missing-person story into something wholly original, creating an indelible tale of a family who must go to remarkable lengths to truly understand one another. In her conversation with Susan Choi, Angie Kim discusses her second novel and career. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1708-angie-kim-happiness-falls-with-susan-choi
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Olivia are sharing the September releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 441” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Annie's books: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim How Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCauley (9/12) The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (9/12) This Is Salvaged by Vauhini Vara (9/26) Olivia's books: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon (9/5) The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall by Ali Standish (9/12) Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter (9/19) The Widely Unknown Myth of Apple & Dorothy by Corey Ann Haydu (9/19) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.
In a new novel, a father and his disabled, non-verbal son leave the house one morning... only to have the son return, without his father, covered in blood. It's up to his sister, Mia, to figure out what has happened, and to find her missing father. Author Angie Kim joins us to discuss the novel, Happiness Falls. This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Angie Kim. Angie moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show. Angie Kim lives in northern Virginia with her family. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angiekim #happinessfalls
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Angie Kim. Angie moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show. Angie Kim lives in northern Virginia with her family. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angiekim #happinessfalls
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Angie Kim. Angie moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show. Angie Kim lives in northern Virginia with her family. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #angiekim #happinessfalls
Our selection this month is Angie Kim's sophomore novel, 'Happiness Falls.' It's narrated by Mia, a whip smart college student who moves back under her parents' roof during the early days of COVID. This isn't a pandemic novel, though, as much as lockdown is used as a device to bring everyone together and move the plot forward.One day, Mia's younger brother Eugene, a teenager with autism who doesn't speak, shows up at home after a walk without his dad, Adam. No one knows where Adam went, and no one can believe he'd desert his family. As the family investigates, they learn Adam was keeping a number of secrets, some of which have astounding repercussions for everyone. We talk to the author about writing a propulsive plot that also deals with big ideas, like disability, ableism, and the immigrant experience. Read along with us and send a voice memo with your thoughts to NerdettePodcast@gmail.com! We'll be back the last Tuesday of the month for a spoiler-filled conversation with two guest readers.]]>
Adam Parson goes on a morning hike with his son, Eugene, and the boy returns home alone. Eugene is autistic and nonverbal, so he can't explain what happened. This is how Angie Kim sets up Happiness Falls, which chronicles how the Korean-American family tries to make sense of Adam's disappearance. Kim tells NPR's Scott Simon about the complicated relationship between Eugene and his siblings, and why she wanted to emphasize that a lack of verbal communication does not equal a lack of thought and feeling.
Happiness Falls: By Angie Kim Website: https://gobookmart.com/happiness-falls-by-angie-kim Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3Z2yncM “This riveting missing-person thriller is really a meditation on happiness that illuminates the power of language and challenges readers' stereotypes.”—People (Book of the Week)“One of the smartest, most multi-layered mysteries of the year . . . Deftly crafted and truly riveting, this novel about heartache and hope, the author's second, proves Kim is a powerful voice that's here to stay.”—The Boston Globe“Angie Kim's powerhouse of a novel offers a probing exploration of the intersection of communication, speech and intelligence that not only gives voice to a silenced population but concludes with a fantastic twist.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution“[A] deliciously brainy new thriller . . . Happiness Falls dares to unlock the enigma of love at the molecular level while serving up a page-turner.”—The Washington Post“With unexpected humor and aching tenderness, the bestselling author of Miracle Creek forces us to reckon with our definitions of family, ability, and happiness.”—Oprah Quarterly“A brilliant novel that has everything I want in fiction—great writing, fascinating characters, suspenseful storytelling, and thought-provoking themes. Readers are going to fall in love with Happiness Falls.”—Imbolo Mbue, author of How Beautiful We Were“I read Happiness Falls in a single day. I can't remember a book with more layers—this is a nuanced story about bias, language, ableism, racism, and family dynamics—but above all else this is a story with so many twists and turns I was riveted through the last page.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booklicious/message
Angie Kim's debut novel, Miracle Creek, was an international bestselling, Edgar Award winning best book of the year. Her latest novel, Happiness Falls, is a Good Morning America book club pick all about when a father goes missing, his family's desperate search leads them to question everything they know about him and one another. A key character in this story is mute and it asks questions about intelligence and how we perceive it as a society, something Angie is deeply passionate about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barbara Peters in conversation with Angie Kim and Chris Bohjalian
This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Happiness Falls, Just Do This One Thing For Me, Things in the Basement, and more great books. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Just Do This One Thing For Me by Laura Zimmerman Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke My Father, The Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang The Deadline: Essays by Jill Lepore The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann, Amy Bojang (translator) The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason and Brett talk to Angie Kim (Happiness Falls) about the importance of managing expectations, maintaining your happiness baseline, and of all things, their favorite musicals. Warning: This episode may or may not include a sing-along. Okay, it definitely does.As always, Gays Reading is spoiler-free, so you can listen whether you've read the book or not!Angie Kim moved as a preteen from Seoul, South Korea, to the suburbs of Baltimore. After graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, she studied philosophy at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Her debut novel, Miracle Creek, won the Edgar Award, the ITW Thriller Award, the Strand Critics' Award, and the Pinckley Prize and was named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, and the Today show. Angie Kim lives in northern Virginia with her family. @angiekimaskLearn more about Angelman Syndrome HERE. **BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com
Julia the intern hosts this episode and is joined by librarian Sarah as they discuss cozy mysteries. This is a shared favorite genre of the two. They discuss the basics of cozies, what readers can expect when they open up a cozy, and favorite titles of theirs! Titles discussed in this episode include: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan, Shady Hollow by Juneau Black, the Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke, Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney, Happiness Falls by Angie Kim and the Cat in the Stacks Series by Jackson Braun. Check out books and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
Let's define happiness! Angie Kim, the author of Happiness Falls, joins us live from the BOTM office to talk about her new novel, the meaning of happiness, and how BOTM members broke her Instagram. Mia is hyper analytical and has an explanation for everything, so when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk in a nearby park, she is not concerned. But when Mia's brother runs through the front door bloody and alone, it becomes clear that the father is missing and the only witness is Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome and cannot speak. Full of twists and questions of love, language, and human connection, Happiness Falls is a novel of profound philosophical inquiry. Get Happiness Falls at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.
Yesterday marked the first official day of summer, which means it's time for summer reading! All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf joins us to recommend some of the best new and upcoming summer reads, plus we take listener calls and suggestions! Jordan's Recommendations: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Tom Lake by Ann Patchet Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Happy Place by Emily Henry Couplets by Maggie Millner Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by TJ Newman Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Miracle Creek by Angie Kim All The Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott Key Pageboy by Elliot Page The Talk by Darrin Bell Listener Recommendations: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead Soul Boom by Rain Wilson Disease X by Kate Kelland The Ditch Digger's Daughter by Jo Coudert Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers The Power Broker by Robert Caro The Maytrees by Annie Dillard Why Fathers Cry at Night by Kwame Alexander The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett Operation Storm King by Elliott Summers Bunny By Mona Awad
Get ready to add a LOT of new titles to your TBR list this summer! Three of the best readers around came on to talk about the book they're extra excited about: Liberty Hardy, senior contributing editor and podcast host at Book Riot, Lupita Aquino, who is on Instagram and Substack as Lupita Reads, and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast. Head to our website for more info on the books mentioned in today's episode: https://trib.al/QhoRdF0Here are the titles in order of appearance: Rivermouth by Alejandra Oliva Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahWhen Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey Loot by Tania James Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Happiness Falls by Angie Kim American Whitelash by Wesley Lowery 24 Hours in Charlottesville by Nora Neus The People Who Report More Stress by Alejandro VarelaMy Murder by Katie Williams ]]>
“Hell-bent.” It's a Chatter hall of fame as David and Torie are joined by Angie Kim, Tope Folarin, and Lou Bayard. They bemoan book banning and admit to acceptance speeches never given. Angie previews “Happiness Falls” coming out in September, and Lou raises the curtain on the upcoming PEN/Faulkner Awards. Award winning and best selling author several times over Dennis Lehane zooms in to share “Small Mercies.” Set in Boston during the explosive desegregation of public schools, “Small Mercies” is unflinching. Lehane's masterful storytelling grabs you with its deep dive into power, racism, and the love of a mother. And we think it was cathartic for Dennis.
“Time, being and perspective.” Chatter rolls with a packed house as Angie Kim, Michael Kornheiser and Rodney Ferguson join David, Torie and Claude. Rodney's just back from Senegal and updates the gang on his men's book club. The countdown's on for Angie's new book “Happiness Falls,” out in September. Michael gives an update on the offspring (books are big with them!) and recalls Chatter's first take on “Station Eleven.” Speaking of, author Emily St. John Mandel zooms in to share “Sea of Tranquility,” her stunning novel about time travel, love, and the very existence of life as we know it. The New Yorker calls it “Destabilizing, extraordinary, and blood-boiling.” Yep.
Hey there friends! This is Michael Le. Thanks for tuning into another episode of Pass the Mike where I have the pleasure of sharing the narratives of imminent or current medical professionals. In short, my job is to build you a community of mentors from the folks that have come before you. I couldn't be more happy to kick this podcast off today with my good, no, great, friend, Andrew Shea Afyouni. That's A-N-D-R-E-W S-H-E-A A-F-Y-O-U-N-I. He has a VERY impressive list of accomplishments, so please bare with me as I do my due diligence in celebrating his work thus far. Andrew graduated Summa Cum Laude—that's the highest designated Latin Honors reserved only for those in the top 5 percent of College graduates—with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Biomedical Research Minor. Because of our overlaps in graduation year, Major and Minor, I have been fortunate enough to spend much time alongside Andyshea. While the Bruin family will be sad to lose a brother, Andy won't be far. He is attending UC Irvine's School of Medicine in August 2020. He was admitted last year and decided to take a research year to spend some much needed time with his family before diving headfirst into medical school curricula. In that year, he works in the Endourology Research Team, working with physicians to facilitate clinical studies in the OR and translate his findings to the basic science laboratory. This past November, he traveled to Abu Dhabi to present his work on US-guided Renal Mass Biopsies, Laser Stone Lithotripsy and Endockscopes at the 38th World Congress of Endourology. UCI has been his home for years now—not only is his family nearby, but he has many old ties with the school of medicine. He participated in the UCI Summer Surgery Program as part of the UCI Department of Urology in 2012 and conducted over 500 hours of research in high school studying autonomic cardiovascular physiology, regulation and higher level neural processing in various animal models. If many of those words don't make sense to you, don't worry, I feel exactly the same way. And that's just in high school. When Andyshea got to UCLA, he took off running. He continued his work on autonomic cardiovascular regulation in the department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, where his work was published in the American Journal of Physiology. He then transferred his expertise to the field of Neurobiology, writing a thesis examining the role Smad1 plays in the differentiation of dorsal spinal sensory interneurons from mouse embryonic stem cells. You may get the idea that Andyshea is a one-trick research pony, but that can't be farther from the truth. I don't know many people as generous and giving as the guy and that's exemplified by his volunteer work. He's served as the external vice president of the Saving Hearts foundation, whose mission is to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest through awareness, education and action. The foundation provides free preventative heart screenings to young competitive athletes to test for warning signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). In addition, Andy served as a Database intern for the Mobile Clinic Project,a student-run, nonprofit street-side clinic based in UCLA. He was responsible for chronicling and organizing medical and social records of clients that the Mobile Clinic Project interacts with and serves. You can find Andy if you want to say hello, ask a question or wonder how in the world he does everything via e-mail at andyafyouni@gmail.com, that's A-N-D-Y-A-F-Y-O-U-N-I-AT-G-M-A-I-L-DOT-C-O-M. Clearly, you can tell he's a busy guy so I'm personally grateful to carve out some time to have a nice conversation with him today. Andyshea, welcome to the show.
THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 22, 2020 Four surveys show that Americans' happiness and pride in their country have fallen to all-time lows. Today's podcast discusses these findings, then we turn to encouraging news stories that illustrate our Lord's trinitarian love for us and offer us the path to our best life. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.
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