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West Allis resident Tammy joins WAPL staffers Sarah and Karen to discuss the bestseller The Women by Kristin Hannah. It tells the story of Frankie, a sheltered young woman who joins the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam and encounters difficulty reacclimating to civilian life upon her return.Also mentioned: The TV series M*A*S*H, about the Korean War; the movie Born on the Fourth of July; the TV series China Beach; The Nightingale and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah; Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West; The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell; The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, The Island of Sea Women, and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.To listen to a soundtrack of songs from The Women, go to https://tinyurl.com/womensoundtrack.Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org.Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

Send us a textIn this episode our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of our promise that each of these books has something or someone that is based in fact.  We're going full force historical fiction! Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand.Featured Books:The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (LH)The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams (LH)By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult (LP)The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier (LP)Book In HandMaria by Michelle MoranBooks Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa SeeSnow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa SeeLady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa SeeGirl With A Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier The Last Runaway by Tracy ChevalierSmall Great Things by Jodi PicoultThe Storyteller by Jodi PicoultLeaving Time by Jodi PicoultHusbands and Lovers by Beatriz WilliamsA Thousand Glass Flowers: Marietta Barovier and the Invention of the Rosetta Bead by Evan TurkNefertiti by Michelle MoranThe Heretic Queen by Michelle MoranCleopatra's Daughter by Michelle MoranThe Glass Chateau by Stephen P. KiernanClara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan VreelandYear of Wonders by Geraldine BrooksWolf Hall by Hilary MantelThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellAdditional Books That Go Along with Our StackTiny Little Things (#2) and Along the Infinite Sea (#3) by Beatriz WilliamsAll The Broken Places by John BoyneThe Attic Child by Lola JayeStarring Adele Astaire by Eliza KnightThe Queen's Fortune by Allison PatakiWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

In this episode, the first pages of three novels will be read.The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa SeeGo, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Susan BernofskyOptic Nerve by Maria Gainza, translated by Thomas Bunstead

Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Like This, Then Read That. Featured Books:The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (LH and LP)Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine  (LH and LP)Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa SeeTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee  and Mockingbird Summer by Linda RutledgeBeyond That The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash and Only the Beautiful by Susan MeissnerOther Books Mentioned In This Episode:Regeneration Trilogy Pat BarkerWomen of Troy by Pat BarkerDaughters of Bronze by A.D. RhineWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of Reflections. Featured Books:The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel (LH)Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See (LP)Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa SeeA Well Behaved Woman by Therese Anne FowlerOther Books Mentioned In This Episode:The Lost Book of Names and The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin HarmelWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday June 25th Publish Date: Friday June 3 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday June 25th , and happy 62nd birthday to British Comedian Ricky Gervais ****Gervais****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties 1. Man sentenced to life after pleading guilty to murdering ex-wife's attorney and setting law office on fire 2. Lilburn announces that Police Chief Bruce Hedley is retiring 3. And One of the Titanic submersible victims worked for Peachtree Corners-based company   All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.   Break 1 : Slappey   Story 1. life   Allen Tayeh, the man accused of murdering his ex-wife's attorney and setting his office on fire, has pleaded guilty to the charges against him, including malice and felony murder. The Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office announced that Tayeh will serve a life sentence in jail without the possibility of parole. He was also sentenced to an additional five years. The incident occurred in December 2022 when Doug Lewis was killed at his law office in Lawrenceville. Investigators found evidence linking Tayeh to the crime, including a firearm, burned clothing, and gasoline cans. The medical examiner determined that Lewis had been shot in the head before the fire…… Read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com   STORY 2: chief   Lilburn Police Chief Bruce Hedley has announced his retirement after 12 years in the position, according to an announcement by Lilburn City Manager Jenny Simpkins. Hedley's last day in office will be July 7. Lilburn Police Capt. Chris Dusik will serve as the acting police chief, and an interim police chief will be appointed in the coming weeks. Under Hedley's leadership, crime in Lilburn has significantly decreased, with a 48 percent reduction in Part 1 crimes over the past decade. Hedley has been praised for his community-oriented engagement and was recognized with the Gwinnett County Chamber's Leadership Award last year. The city plans to conduct a search for a permanent police chief. Story 3: victims Paul-Henry "PH" Nargeolet, the director of Underwater Research for RMS Titanic Inc., a Peachtree Corners based company, was one of five people who died in a submersible during a trip to the Titanic. The submersible, owned by OceanGate, went missing and was later confirmed to have been destroyed. Debris was found on the sea floor near the Titanic wreck, indicating a catastrophic implosion of the vessel. Nargeolet's work for RMS Titanic Inc. involved organizing exhibitions and educational programs featuring artifacts from the Titanic. He had extensive knowledge of the wreck site and had made numerous dives to the site. The loss of Nargeolet and the other individuals aboard the submersible is deeply mourned by their colleagues and loved ones.……..we'll be right back   Break 2: MOG - Tom Wages - then Obits   STORY 4: see   Lisa See, a New York Times bestselling author known for her books published in multiple languages, will be discussing her latest book, "Lady Tan's Circle of Women," in Norcross on July 3. The event, hosted by the Gwinnett County Public Library, will take place at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center. See will give a talk, sign books, and there will be a wine bar, refreshments, and a silent auction organized by the Friends of the Library. See has written several bestselling books, including "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan." She has received numerous awards for her work and has been involved in various cultural projects and exhibitions. The event in Gwinnett County is a ticketed event that includes a copy of her latest book.   Story 5: recipe   The Leanna Pierre, a resident of Norcross, developed her passion for cooking from her mother and grandmother while growing up in New York. She founded the popular recipe blog Mrs. Island Breeze and has appeared on various cooking shows like "Guy's Grocery Games" and "Grill of Victory." Now, she is a contestant on the PBS series "The Great American Recipe." Despite being an attorney and mother of two, Pierre's love for home-cooked meals led her to cook frequently in college and host Sunday dinners with friends. Her website gained popularity, leading to her television appearances. Pierre was drawn to "The Great American Recipe" because of the opportunity for advancement and the camaraderie among contestants. Filmed while she was pregnant, the show became a memorable experience for her. Pierre's cooking style is influenced by her Barbadian heritage and the diverse culinary scene in the Bronx. Looking ahead, she hopes to expand her culinary reach through cooking demos and potentially releasing her own cookbook. Ultimately, she enjoys cooking and is excited to see where her journey takes her.   Story 6: wife   During a Father's Day weekend boat ride on Lake Hartwell, A Winder man, Constantin Pascal's plans for celebration turned tragic. While pulling his nine-year-old son Daniel on a tube, Pascal noticed Daniel's life vest was unfastened. In a desperate attempt to save his son, Pascal jumped into the water. He pushed Daniel towards shore and instructed him to seek help, but Pascal never resurfaced. It was later discovered that the old life vest Daniel wore didn't fit properly. Pascal's widow, Anna, expressed her devastation and emphasized the importance of checking equipment before use. The incident serves as a reminder to prioritize safety on the water. A GoFundMe account has been set up to support Pascal's family during this difficult time.……….We'll be back after this   Break 3: Lawrenceville – Ingles 8– GCPS tfn   Story 7: cyber   A state lawmaker is pushing for the creation of a state cyber command in response to a recent Russian cyber-attack on the University System of Georgia and federal agencies. Senator Jason Anavitarte has called for immediate action, urging the Georgia House of Representatives to pass legislation to establish a Georgia Cyber Command. The proposed measure would transfer the responsibilities of the Georgia Technology Authority to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. A statewide chief information security officer would be appointed to oversee the command, fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors for information sharing. Earlier this year, Georgia passed SB 93, which prohibits state employees from using social media platforms controlled by foreign adversaries on state devices. Senator Anavitarte sponsored both SB 93 and SB 97, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.   Story 8: Houck   Colin Houck, a standout athlete at Parkview High School, has consistently exceeded expectations in both baseball and football. As the school's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns in football, Houck saved his best performance for his senior season on the baseball field. He received numerous accolades, including being named Daily Post's County Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year. Despite the scrutiny from scouts, teammates, media, and his own high expectations, Houck thrived and handled the pressure exceptionally well. His impressive statistics, such as a .487 batting average, 50 RBIs, 58 hits, and 58 runs scored, highlight his exceptional performance. Houck attributes his success to eliminating distractions and prioritizing his team. His leadership and achievements have made a lasting impact at Parkview High School.   Story 9: Stripling   Staying with baseball, Landon Stripling, a talented athlete from Parkview High School, demonstrated his ability to adapt and excel on the field during the 2023 season. As a junior, he transitioned from being exclusively a pitcher to also contributing as a hitter, earning him the Pitcher of the Year award. In his senior year, Stripling faced another adjustment when injuries forced him to take on a starting role instead of being the team's closer as originally planned. However, his experience as a starter in previous seasons made the transition smooth. Stripling's impressive statistics, including a 10-3 record, 1.55 ERA, and 68 strikeouts, showcased his pitching prowess. Additionally, he had a remarkable offensive season with a .430 batting average, 13 home runs, and 45 RBIs. Stripling's consistency and dedication to the game earned him recognition as the Gwinnett Dugout Club's Dual Player of the Year. While he has committed to playing college baseball at Texas Tech, he remains open to the possibility of being drafted into Major League Baseball. Stripling remains focused on his development and taking each day as it comes. We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4: Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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June 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. — Hello, and welcome to this month's episode of Authors Between the Covers Show on the Inkandescent Radio Network and Inkandescent.tv. I'm deeply honored to be here with today's guest, Lisa See; I was introduced to this New York Times bestselling author when my longtime freelance client, Costco magazine, assigned me to write about her latest book for the June 2023 issue of The Costco Connection. It is the historical novel Lady Tan's Circle of Women, and it is truly the most anticipated book for the summer of 2023. It is inspired by a true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China, and in the book, we learn how the main character breaks free from tradition and treats women and girls from every level of society. I can't wait to hear all about this. But first and foremost, welcome, Lisa. I'm so excited to have you here. Before we get into our Q&A, here's a little background on Lisa. As I mentioned, Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author of a dozen books, including The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and Dreams of Joy, which debuted at number one. She was born in Paris but grew up in Los Angeles. We are talking to her from there now. And she lived with her mother but spent a lot of time with her father's family in Chinatown and says she has always been intrigued by stories that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up, whether in the past or now in the world today. Lisa has been honored by the National Woman she has been honored as National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women. In 2001, she received the Organization of Chinese American Women honored her as a National Woman of the Year. She received the Chinese American Museum's History Makers Award in 2003, and in 2017, she received the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California. Click here for our Q&A, and be sure to listen to our podcast interview on Inkandescent Radio Network and the video version on Inkandescent.tv.

"I loved that sense of the slow evolution of a community and watching it happen under your eyes." Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone, returns with a long-awaited novel — The Covenant of Water, an inter-generational tale through the lives of a family in Southern India. Verghese joins us to talk about the long gap between his works, his career as a doctor, themes of finding home and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.   This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.      Featured Books (Episode): The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese  Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese  My Own Country by Abraham Verghese  The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese  The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy    Featured Books (TBR):   The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates  The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 

This week, we read Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan When a book perfectly combines Chinese mythology with a fantastical plot line and a beautiful cast of misfit characters, you're going to have one hell of a book. This was just one of those books that you won't want to put down and a book where you'll be sad to finish it. It's a world where the gods and goddesses live in the clouds above humans, monsters are fought with magical bows and innate powers.  Sierra Marshall, who's still on team Wenzhi after finishing this book, joins me to discuss how this was a fantasy novel that had us looking up at the moon and wondering what fantastical worlds await us up there.  In this episode we cover:  How (almost) every character in this book was *chef's kiss* perfect Why this book deserves to be on everyone's TBR list  The magical world that Sue Lynn Tan created was way too beautiful and made leaving the world very, very hard.  Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will leave you wanting to pick up this book and feel like you did when you read your first real novel. Nostalgia and wonderment at its finest.  Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Veniq, Blue Moon Sour TV SHOW - Fruits Basket, Reign BOOK - Throne of Glass #5 (Empire of Storms), The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Circe MOVIE - Spirited Away, Raya and the Last Dragon, Wonder Woman ***  Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you! 

A young Akha girl from Yunnan province, China. An American couple. A mysterious tea cake. Two star-crossed lovers. What do all these have in common? Listen to find out! We've saved you a seat, so join us at the table! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura-archambault/message

Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of stories with Asian influences.  Some have settings in an Asian country and some have characters of Asian origin.  We have read so many books that could fit into this stack,…but we wanted to do books that are new to us.  We included some of our initial inspirations below in the "additional books" section!  Featured Books:Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu (LP)When We Were Young and Brave by Hazel Gaynor  (LP)Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng  (LP)She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (LH)Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lyn Tan (LH)Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (LH)Books In Our Hands:The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas (LH)Ducks: 2 Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton (LP)Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:Pachinko by Min Jin LeeThe Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See (all of her books are great)Fifty Words for Rain by Asha LemmieDownstairs Girl by Stacey LeeDaughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn TanHey Friends, please rate and review us!

We've all heard of the seven deadly sins, but what good does it do to think about them in our modern, well-intentioned lives? Maybe more to the point — why does contemplating about them bring us hope? It's because of their corresponding virtues. Seth and Tsh talk about what this looks like in their own lives. As a reference, here are the seven pairs of vices and virtues: Pride: A desire for excellence in excess of right reason Humility: A rightly-ordered estimation of excellence Gluttony: A disordered desire for good things Temperance: A desire to keep good things in their rightful place Lust: A disordered desire for pleasure Chastity: A rightly-ordered desire for pleasure Envy: Sorrow for another's good Love: To will the good of the other Greed: A desire for more than is needed Generosity/charity: A desire for enough for all Anger: A desire for vengeance contrary to reason Meekness: Power under control Sloth: Sorrow for spiritual good; the absence of care Diligence: Taking care to do what we value most Seth: Newsletter | Website Tsh: Newsletter | Website Pick up a round of drinks & help keep the show going Come to Italy with us! Bitter & Sweet, Tsh's book for Lent The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, by Lisa See Putin Country: A Journey Into the Real Russia, Anne Garrel

Tayler (born ?) also also doesn't know her birthday and was assumed to be born in late Feb as well. What are the odds? *spoilers* .... ..... .......Yes I did go down the rabbit hole about The Rape of Nanking. ..... .. we need a follow up. Adoption Fiction The Leavers by Lisa Ko https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MTG7T1/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_6CEFPM52ASDM9T1AV9CV The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758VVQSZ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_0GMG72KGZRD6ANGMHM5S

HEAR THE HEADLINES – Afghan Tea Market Concerns as Taliban Conquers Kabul | US Foodservice Recovery Rates Vary Widely by Sector | Researchers Confirm Heart Healthy Aspects of Tea| NEWSMAKER – Anshuman Kanoria, principal at Balaji Agro International and chairman of the Indian Exporters Association | FEATURES – This week Tea Biz visits Darjeeling, India on word of the sale of the iconic Jungpana and Goomtee tea estates to Anshuman Kanoria, principal at Balaji Agro International and chairman of the Indian Exporters Association.… and then we travel to London where Kyle Whittington reviews The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, a novel by Lisa See.Restoring Darjeeling's Reputation from the Roots Up The sale of two iconic Darjeeling tea gardens last week drew attention on the ongoing challenges facing growers in this fabled tea-growing region. Jungpana (1931) and Goomtee (1899) were acquired by the Santhosh Kanoria Group, which owns the tea export company Balaji Agro International. The group also owns Tindharia estate in Darjeeling. Interestingly, Jungpana was last sold in 2017, a sale that came on the heels of the Gorka agitation in these hills. We spoke to Anshuman Kanoria, Chairman of Balaji Agro and, also Chairman of the Indian Exporters Association about this acquisition. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird LaneNew York Times best-selling author Lisa See has written several novels set in the tea lands. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, however, uniquely explores the mysterious world of Pu'er. Reviewer Kyle Whittington writes that See's novel “consists of so many brilliant layers… for the tea reader this is a wonderful story, packed with great tea content that will either develop or ignite an interest in, and a desire to explore the world of Pu'er.”

Pour yourself a cup of tea and listen to Linda discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See, as well as streaming videos on Kanopy that bring the book alive.

Happy Mother's Day! Join Jennifer and Jillian as they discuss some titles that feature awesome mothers or mother figures. Titles discussed: Mom Code by Carole Stivers, Where Did You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See, Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam, Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama by Alison Bechdel, The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center, Confessions of a Domestic Failure by Bunmi Laditan, & The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms.

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In this throwback episode of QWERTY Writing Life, we highlight the inspiration many women have filled us with as we pay a tribute to the Creative Women of Our Past, Present and Future. They have each found creative ways to make our world a better place now and for the women of the future. Here are all the amazing links we mentioned in this episode. Talk about INSPIRATION! Article about books relating to the women behind the moon mission: https://milspousefest.com/7-books-tell-real-story-women-behind-moonshot/ Article about who really invented the cotton gin: http://historyexplorer.si.edu/sites/default/files/Content/Who%20Invented%20the%20Cotton%20Gin.pdf Article about Margaret Knight: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/margaret-knight Lisa See’s Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: https://www.lisasee.com/books-new/snow-flower-and-the-secret-fan/ Lisa See’s The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: https://www.lisasee.com/books-new/ Writer Moms Inc.: https://www.writermomsinc.com Article about Sojourner Truth: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/sojourner-truth Another article about Sojourner Truth: https://www.nps.gov/articles/sojourner-truth.htm Kerri Washington interpreting the “Ain’t I a Woman” speech: https://youtu.be/Ry_i8w2rdQY Article about Hedy Lamarr: https://www.thewonderwomenproject.org/pages/biography-of-hedy-lamarr Gaman Video: https://youtu.be/qch1YY5oMWE Amy Tan’s website: http://www.amytan.net Michelle Keener’s website: https://www.michellekeener.com Rachael Ritchey’s website: https://rachaelritchey.com Kelsey Atkins’ website: http://findingthelightseries.com/author/kelseyatkins37/ Write Publish Sell website: http://writepublishsell.co Maggie Stiefvater’s website: http://maggiestiefvater.com Mo Willems Lunch Doodles: https://youtu.be/RmzjCPQv3y8 Stay in the know about episodes, our speaking engagements and what goes on behind the microphones with our monthly QWERTY Writing Life Newsletter. You’ll also get the chance to influence our show’s content and be the first to know about big events! Here’s the link: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/z9f1z5 Please share our podcast with your friends! We’d love for them to be our new friends, too! Questions? Comments? You know what to do! Continue this week’s chat with us via email at editorial [at] logosandmythospress [dot] com. For more information about us, the show and our writing craft book series, head over to www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal. Or, if you’d rather see our grinning faces, ring the bell on our YouTube channel. Can’t get enough of Mea? Head over to her online home at www.measmith.com. Want to know more about Joy? Check out her site, www.joyerancatore.com.

NEWSHere are the headlines: The Global Tea Initiative at University of California Davis debuted its first digital colloquium January 21…. Sales at US tea and coffee shops declined by $11.5 billion and more than 200 venues vanished in 2020… Respondents to a US TEA COUNCIL survey say they feel “centered” after drinking tea… and Kenya's parliament re-established the country's tea board in the New Year.FEATURESThis week we travel to India to discover a charming and earth-friendly alternative to the millions of plastic teacups discarded at train stations… and to California to meet Lisa See, author of the acclaimed best-selling novel The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

In the August edition of Check Us Out, we cover the almost-concluded Summer Reading Program, upcoming virtual adult school programs, share a favorite adult fiction novel and new YA books, and interview Christina Baker Kline about her new book,"The Exiles." Books discussed: The Teagirl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 10 Things I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya Menon The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Burn by Patrick Ness

Books on Prayer Prayer by O. Hallesby Prayer: Living with God by Simon Tugwell Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Podcasts Rev. John Ortberg - Menlo Church Sermons Rev. Tim Keller – Gospel in Life Sermons Woven Podcast The Leader’s Journey Podcast Fiction Recommendations Ordinary Grace by William Kent Kruger The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward This Week's Sermon Scriptures Galatians 3:26-29 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Welcome to Checking Out, where Rachel & Hannah check in about what they’re checking out. Today we’re diving into that fancy Bildungsroman word! Instagram: @checkingoutpod Facebook: fb.me/checkingoutpod Email: checkingoutpod@gmail.com Classics Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/548140582641762/ Website: https://www.checkingoutpodcast.com/ Books mentioned this episode: "Antic Hay" by Aldous Huxley "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" by J.K. Rowling "Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion" by Benjamin E. Zeller "Sleeping Giants" by Sylvain Neuvel "The Toll" by Neal Shusterman "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See "The Plays of Georgia Douglas Johnson: From the New Negro Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement" by Georgia Douglas Johnson "The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11" by Garrett M. Graff "All the President's Men" by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward "Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch "Unearthed" by Amie Kaufman "The Illuminae Files" by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff "Shattered Light Series" by Amie Kaufman "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt "Devotions" by Mary Oliver "Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts" by Jennie Allen "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "Cinderella's Dress" by Shonna Slayton "Harry Potter Series" by J.K. Rowling "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee "The Giver" by Lois Lowry "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros "Nobody is Ever Missing" by Catherine Lacey "Ulysses" by James Joyce "Ducks, Newburyport" by Lucy Ellmann "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins "Pretty Little Liars" by Sara Shepard --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/checkingout/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkingout/support

Kaytee and Meredith are so excited to be sharing YOUR presses with our listeners this week! We asked for you to call us or email us with your books you want to press, and you certainly delivered! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a realization about the true status of hoarding tendencies, and a book that immediately led to dinner time yumminess. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’ve got 6 (or more) books that someone will want to read ASAP, so get those library cards ready! For our deep dive, we are sampling 10 of our favorite “listener presses” for our Reading Challenge! If you sent us a press that didn’t make it into the episode, it was just because we didn’t have time. We loved hearing from all of you! You’ll hear our thoughts on each of these books as well, because, you know we have them! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week we’ve got a title that’s perfect for the extreme heat of mid-summer, and a press that comes with a caveat. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  3:17 - A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (Gamache #7) Life hack: Pasta, asparagus, pine nuts, and goat cheese. Fantastic dinner. 4:47 - The Sentence Is Death by Anthony Horowitz 4:56 - The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz 7:18 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 7:27 - The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz 8:13 - YA Alex Rider series (starts with Stormbreaker) by Anthony Horowitz 9:04 - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See 11:52 - All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai 15:32 - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 16:34 - YouTube Interview with Eoin Colfer 19:13 - Sweep by Jonathan Auxier 19:24 - Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier 20:11 - Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos 25:29 - Mary in Episode 36 25:34 - Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey 29:17 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa Gregory 31:48 - The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 35:06 - Unbroken - a World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand 35:14 - Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand 37:14 - Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 40:14 - East of Eden by John Steinbeck 40:50 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 43:57 - First Person Plural by Cameron West  46:07 - The Friend by Dorothy Koomson 46:15 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 47:49 - How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery 49:51 - The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly 51:25 - Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang 53:54 - Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell 54:05 - I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O’Farrell 56:00 - The Heirs by Susan Reiger 57:41 - Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham 59:25 - The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

In this week's episode of Bookin', host Jason Jefferies is joined by bestselling author Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and most recently, The Island of Sea Women.  Copies of The Island of Sea Women can be purchased in-store at Quail Ridge Books, and online at www.quailridgebooks.com.  

Award-winning author, historian, and journalist LISA SEE discusses her latest book, The Island of Sea Women! See is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, Dreams of Joy, China Dolls, and The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and was the recipient of the 2001 National Woman of the Year Award from the Organization of Chinese-American Women and the Chinese-American Museum's 2003 History Makers Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest author, Lisa See, joins #StrongWomenWrite to celebrate the release of her new novel, The Island of Sea Women, and discuss unique stories found in family histories, strengths of the women she has chosen to write about, and what we can learn from them. Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy, which debuted at #1. She is also the author of On Gold Mountain, which tells the story of her Chinese American family’s settlement in Los Angeles. See was the recipient of the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Association of Southern California and the History Maker’s Award from the Chinese American Museum. Lisa was also named National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women. www.LisaSee.com ----- #StrongWomenWrite is a unique literary organization for female authors who want to Write Better Fight Scenes, Strong Female Characters, and call attention to their work. We host on- and offline women-only writing events to connect, challenge, and engage female authors. See website for our new video, info, and events. www.StrongWomenWrite.net After more than twelve (12) years as a Consultant and Project Manager, Khrys Vaughan realized that although she had found formulas and solutions for everyone else, she had none that worked for her. What began as a brief hiatus, led to writing, the creation of #StrongWomenWrite, and creating platforms enabling others to challenge their notion of impossible. Khrys is vegan, collects red umbrellas, enjoys tea daily, and time with her family. www.KhrysVaughan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strongwomenwrite/support

Our guest this week is the bestselling novelist Lisa See, whose works include Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and the classic memoir On Gold Mountain-- works that cross oceans and eons to tell the stories of female friendships and family bonds.  Set on a small island off the coast of Korea, See's new novel    The Island of Sea Women is the latest selection of the Barnes & Noble Book Club. In its pages, See follows the lives of two young women through the Japanese occupation, two wars, and the arrival of the dramatic changes of the modern era.  Like all of her books, it's tailor-made to spark conversation, and so we were delighted to have Lisa See on the podcast to talk with Miwa Messer about the inspiration behind The Island of Sea Women.  

After being AWOL for three months, the girls catch up with all that has been happening. Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas Lots of cancellations in the area because of snowstorms and ice storms. Kindle On Deck to the rescue after a long power outage. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Making memories for Thanksgiving and Christmas, an intervention for Beth to set up her lovely new TV from her son. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Beth is being dragged into the 21st Century with a new phone, Echo and other Smart stuff gifted by her son. Do all these things threaten our privacy? Dopesick by Beth Macy Hillbilly Drug Baby by Andrea Brunais Time for a lifestyle change for Leslie with the help of Noom A Little Sweet... The new KnitPicks catalog Spectra Bleeding Art Tissue for dyeing   Super Fine Sampler by Marken of the Hat & I Susie's Reading Mitts by Janelle Masters Yax Trax and snowshoes Farm to Feet Socks A Little Tart The Monday Night Book Club Code Girls by Liza Mundy The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd A Little Unexpected Antique Postcard and Collectibles Club Dinner Recipe   From Beth's Collection, a postcard with a corn pudding recipe Music Attributions: Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx  ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389

Welcome to a special episode…Winter 2019 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in January, February, and March of 2019. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2019 blog post, which is coming out tomorrow. I’ll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also many that I didn’t! Highlights The similarities and differences between Catherine’s and my reading taste. How Catherine and I choose which books to read. Why we need Brain Candy in our reading. How well do you want to know the author behind the work? Winter 2019 Book Preview January Sarah’s Picks: Sugar Run by Mesha Maron (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [7:31] Joy Enough by Sarah McColl (January 15) | Buy from Amazon [10:50] Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer (Publication Date Changed to February 26) | Buy from Amazon [13:56] Catherine’s Picks: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (January 8) | Buy from Amazon [9:26] Unmarriagable by Soniah Kamal (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [12:45] The Current by Tim Johnston (January 22) | Buy from Amazon [16:29] February Sarah’s Picks: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [18:40] American Pop by Snowden Wright (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [22:58] The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (February 19) | Buy from Amazon [26:47] The Lost Prince: A Search for Pat Conroy by Michael Mewshaw (February 26) | Buy from Amazon [30:09] Catherine’s Picks: I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella (February 5) | Buy from Amazon [20:42] The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa (February 12) | Buy from Amazon [28:27] March Sarah’s Picks: So, Here’s the Thing: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut by Alyssa Mastromonaco (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [34:36] White Elephant by Julia Langsdorf (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] Catherine’s Picks: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (March 5) | Buy from Amazon [33:10] A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian (March 19) | Buy from Amazon [37:19] The Other Americans by Laila Lalami (March 26) | Buy from Amazon [42:14] Other Books Mentioned Fates & Furies by Lauren Groff (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [8:00] An American Marriage (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [8:20] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (My Review) | Buy from Amazon[9:44] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [11:27] Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [12:27] Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen | Buy from Amazon [12:36] Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [12:59] The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [16:00] Descent by Tim Johnston | Buy from Amazon [16:34] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [19:22] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [20:06] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [20:14] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King | Buy from Amazon [25:43] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:03] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:09] Beach Music by Pat Conroy | Buy from Amazon [30:54] The Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] Shanghai Girls by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [33:18] The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See | Buy from Amazon [34:20] Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Buy from Amazon [35:04] Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo | Buy from Amazon [38:35] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:06] Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [41:42] The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami | Buy from Amazon [42:25] Other Links The New and Improved 2019 Rock Your Reading Tracker (available for purchase for $14.99) My Top Recommendation Sources of 2018 From the Front Porch podcast (co-hosted by Annie Jones and Chris Jensen) Spivey’s Club Facebook Group (founded by Ashley Spivey) The Affair (Showtime TV series) Book Riot’s All the Books Podcast: 2019 Preview About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

Kit’s chilling on a beach this August before 7in7 stress kicks in Viv is ramping up for Edinburgh Fringe It’s our 30th episode AND our one-year anniversary! Catch up on old episodes here How we read: paperback vs Kindle vs audiobooks The Nomad + Spice Book Club was born because of our Hobbies episode It’s helped us get in the habit of reading with other amazing women (and get rid of book guilt!) Kit’s GoodReads list is super long now Powell’s is a super cool bookstore in Portland Kit loved Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor Viv loved The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is fun Check out all the books the N+S Book Club has read so far Join the Book Club on Patreon Viv’s summer book recommendations: The Power by Naomi Alderman Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry Kit’s summer book recommendations: The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World by Jennifer Palmieri Shoutout to all our friends and listeners who’ve written books recently! Kayla Kurin’s Where Can I Find Wifi? Michelle Chang’s An Intentional Travelers Guide to Unconventional Budget Accommodations: Creative Ways to Save Money on Transformational Travel Anna S. E. Lundberg’s Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5 Janice Chaka’s Introvert Insight, Women's Perspectives, Volume 1: Inspirational Stories Celebrating Female Introverts On International Women’s Day Susan Shain’s The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Jobs     Viv wrote a book about the Edinburgh Fringe! Viv is running a super awesome nomad house during the festival in Scotland What are you reading this summer? Let us know! Get in touch on hello@nomadandspice.com, or say hi on Twitter and Facebook, where you can also be part of our Nomad + Spice Facebook group! Don’t forget to give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts RIGHT NOW and support our Patreon page to help us create feminist critique of nomad life!! The Nomad + Spice theme tune is Yellow Sea by Madame Gandhi, who is the nonfictional heroine of our hearts.

Recorded on June 6, 2018   Book Talk starts at    Get ready for our summer swap (slated to begin in late June), hosted by the wonderful Sandra (SweetSerendipity37).  Check out this thread and vote to let Sandra know you’d like to participate.           We are hosting our annual Mother Bear KAL starting June 1, and ending on August 31, 2018.  Any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2018 are eligible to be entered for prizes.  If you want more information about the Mother Bear Project, please go here.  Don't have a pattern?  Please go here to order a pattern!  It will be sent via US mail with a very short turn-around time.  Our FO thread is here - please post a separate photo for each bear you make!  And thank you to our wonderful listeners and vendor friends for donating prizes for the KAL. Tracie talked about the Knitting on the Run podcast and thanked Monique for her mention of the Mother Bear Project on her podcast and encouraging people to knit or crochet bears!   KNITTING     Barb in her Welcome Spring cowl Barb has finished: 1.  Welcome Spring Cowl by Diane L. Augustin, using Stitch Together Dreamy DK in the This Pussy Grabs Back colorway 2.  Mount Airy Socks by Mary Lucas, using Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock Blank  3.  Mother Bears #132, 133, 134     Tracie in her Leaf Press Shawl Tracie has finished: 1.  Mother Bears 125-130 2.  Leaf Press Shawl by Judy Marples, from a Craftsy Kit in Cloudborn Highland Sport in the Caribbean and Dolphin Blue colorways 3. Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine in Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus Dappled in the Coral Coast colorway Barb continues to work on: 1.  Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways 2.  Misty Scarf by Kaffe Fassett, using Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe (now discontinued) in a pale blue and pale pink colorway and a darker blue, cranberry and hot pink colorway. 3.  Fragment Tee by Clare Mountain using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Blue Bell colorway   Gilda scarf                                         Barb has cast on: 1.  Gilda scarf by Twisted Sisters using Fiesta Yarns Linette in the Tourmaline colorway 2.  Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Byner, using leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Yarn in the Cosmic Speckle colorway Tracie continues to work on:   1.  Lake Effect by Amy Miller in Baah La Jolla in the California Poppy colorway 2.  Knitting at the Library Cowl by Cori Eichelberger in Invictus Yarns Beyond Mini-Set in the Forest colorway 3.  Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Thicket and Harbor colorways 4.  Simple Skyp Socks by Addrienne Ku in Invictus Yarns Master of My Feet in NoCKRs 2015 colorway   BOOKS     Barb finished: 1.  Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris 2.  Knitlandia by Clara Parkes 3.  The Glass Forest by Cynthia Swanson 4.  Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 5.  The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See     Tracie has finished: 1.  Light in August by William Faulkner 2.  Beyond Obsession: The Shocking True Story of a Teenage Love Affair Turned Deadly by Richard Hammer   Barb is currently reading: The House by the River by Lena Manta                                   Tracie is currently reading: 2.  The Hot House: Life inside Leavenworth Prison by Pete Earley 2.  The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling                           Podcasts recommended by Barb in Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down:  Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Happier in Hollywood - both are audio podcasts   Tracie recommends the podcast Little House on the Podcast.    

We’re riding high after our first Nomad Feminist Bookclub meeting, guest starring Tiffany Dufu, the author of our first book, Drop the Ball. Book 2 is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Like the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Viv’s advice is “don’t panic” Did you know Kit maintained a travel blog back in the day? Trust us, your idols don’t have their shit together! Are you in London on Monday February 5 at 6.30pm? We’re having a baby Nomad + Spice meet-up. Email viv@nomadandspice.com to get the details! Hannah talks about ignoring nomad peer pressure Kayla’s advice is to slow down and relax Christine’s advice is super specific. Shout-out to Shae from Bucketlist Bombshells for recommending Kit’s super trendy tote Amelia’s advice is to believe in yourself and stay positive. Perfect! Amna suggests building the skills you need to reach your goals. Stay tuned for our next episode: how nomads find love! Questions, comments, complaints? Get in touch on hello@nomadandspice.com, or say hi on Twitter and Facebook, where you can also be part of our Nomad + Spice group! Don’t forget to send us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and support our Patreon page to help us make this podcast!! The Nomad + Spice theme tune is Yellow Sea by boss bitch Madame Gandhi

Lisa See is the author of 10 novels and a nonfiction book that explore Chinese and Chinese-American experiences in the United States. Editor Joseph Wakelee-Lynch talks with See about her new novel, “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane,” and her days as an LMU undergraduate, when she was certain she’d never be a writer.

Monica talks pu-erh tea, dim sum, and "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" with best-selling author Lisa See.  Then Monica and Louisa talk to microbiome scientist and author of "Dirt is Good" Jack Gilbert at Lit Fest. Plus dirty food, but Will They Eat It?

Author Lisa See comes Back by the Woodpile to talk about her new title The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, which centers around a Chinese ethinic minority woman’s destiny as tied to her people’s particular strand of tea, both sacred and highly sought after in the outside world. Added to this is the woman’s longing to find her lost daughter, adopted away on the other side of the planet in America. While digesting the story, we’ll get to learn a lot about tea, Chinese adoptees, identity and how to dance with happenstance. To hear this on iTunes, click here!  

Lisa See is a best selling author. Her books have been celebrated for their authentic, deeply researched, lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures. Her newest book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Lisa incorporates impressive research on international adoption, the history of the Akha people in China, and Pu’er tea farming and customs to tell a powerful story about a family separated by circumstances, culture, and distance. It also paints an unforgettable portrait of a little-known region and its people and celebrates the unbreakable connection between mothers and daughters. Booklist has called the novel “an extraordinary homage to unconditional love.” Lisa shares what she has done in her journey to be the confident person that she is today by being brave and taking action. She will also share how her actions has made her more authentic to her audience that has led her to be a best selling author. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Lisa's episode, Lisa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.