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Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists. Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram.  Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.

WAPL librarians Desirae and Sarah are joined by Jenn from Brown Deer Public Library for a discussion on why they love audiobooks. They talk about some of their favorites, including ones featuring terrific solo narrators as well as those with a full cast. Works mentioned: The Wedding People by Alison Espach; The Storyteller by Dave Grohl; From Cradle to Stage by Virginia Hanlon Grohl; Surrender by Bono; Me by Elton John; the movie Rocketman; The Teacher, Never Lie, The Inmate and Ward D by Freida McFadden; The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix; The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton; the Lily Adler mysteries by Katharine Schellman; And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie; The Guest List by Lucy Foley; King of Wrath and the Twisted series by Ana Huang; Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt; the Whatever After and Wings of Fire series; and the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny. 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

Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discusses how Louise Penny has perfected the literary genre with combining murder mysteries in a small town idyllic town filled with artists.  Julia is an artist and you can find her on her website or on Instagram.  Books Discussed on this show: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBehold the Dreamers by Imbolo MbueSankofa by Chibunduy OnuzoBorn a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor NoahThe Rise of Wolf Eight by Rick McIntyreFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives compensation.Writers of the Future PodcastProviding writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are jumping in a time machine to take you back to the beginning of season 1 with episode 3: Bookish Moments: a gift from a patient and reading with kiddos Current Reads: you may hear some books in this episode that have become CR faves over the years! Deep Dive: our worst bookish habits Books We Press: As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*  .  .  .  .  .  Bookish Moments: 1:08 – Great Illustrated Classics, especially Robin Hood 2:30 – Robin Hood book giveaway on Instagram  3:00 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 3:09 – Lunch Money by Andrew Clements  3:30 – Audible subscription  3:53 – Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  3:57 – The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary  4:09 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney  4:38 – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume  5:10 – Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great by Judy Blume  Current Reads: 5:59 – The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Kaytee) 8:45 – The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller (Meredith) 9:32 – The Late Bloomer's Club by Louise Miller  10:04 – The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan  10:07 – How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry  10:51 – War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Kaytee) 12:10 – Jane Austen  13:34 – Nevermoor: The Tales of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (Meredith)  14:50 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  14:53 – The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  15:18 – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  18:52 – These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy Turner (Kaytee) 20:25 – Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder  22:33 – Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist (Meredith) 24:13 – Jen Hatmaker  24:24 – The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown  24:30 – Daring Greatly by Brene Brown  We Used to Talk About Actual Current Reads (stuff we were in the middle of): 24:57 – A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold  25:25 – The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley  25:30 – So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo  25:45 – Bahni Turpin narrator  26:16 – This Could Hurt by Jillian Medoff  27:59 - Deep Dive 28:52 – Serial Reader App  30:04 – The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas  30:08 – The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas  Books We Press 34:20 – Matilda by Roald Dahl (Kaytee) 36:40 – Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Series  36:58 - Still Life – first in Inspector Gamache series  37:06 – Deborah Crombie series  37:49 – Inspector Thanet Series by Dorothy Simpson  39:03 – The Night She Died – first in Inspector Thanet series (Meredith) *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!*   Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityOne of our favorite ways to cozy up this season is with a great book, and we have so many to tell you about. We each share our top fall book recommendations plus the three books that changed our lives. We also talk about what we're currently reading, share what else we're reading, and swap recent memorable bookish moments. Happy fall reading!Mentioned on the show:Her Fearful SymmetryBabel11/22/63Fairy TaleAnatomy: A Love StoryInspector Gamache seriesNight CircusI Miss You When I BlinkMagic LessonsPractical MagicThis Tender LandThe Whisper ManTraveling MerciesThe Creative HabitBig Magic...find the rest of the book links on our webpage!Our episode Self-Help Books & Eye Candy TVOur episode Our Faith and Non-BeliefGreta Gerwig's Barbie Dream JobConnect with us on Goodreads: Erica, Kelsey Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered how to make your series characters captivating, engaging, and real? The key is layering their personalities, their stories, their motivations, and their unresolved issues in just the right way. Today, we're honored to have Linda Mather, author of a murder mystery series starring an astrologer-private investigator, on the show. As a seasoned writer, she takes us behind the scenes, sharing how she crafts her characters and their world with depth and intrigue.The galaxy of characters in a book series are the lifeblood of your narrative. Linda uses her unique blend of experiences, along with a strong sense of place, to breathe life into her characters. We discuss her sixth book, which is based on Virgo themes, and how she makes her characters relatable and dynamic to a diverse audience. We also delve into the importance of maintaining a clear arc for the characters, balancing their traits, and drawing upon real-life experiences to breathe authenticity into their personas.Lastly, Linda offers an in-depth look into how to develop characters and storylines, bringing a fresh perspective to the storytelling techniques. We discuss methods of slowly revealing backstories, using conflict to enhance character depth, and how to create a diverse and interesting world that keeps readers hooked. Listen in as we uncover the power of meaningful challenges, engaging editing, and the importance of continuity in a series. With inspiration from series like the BBC Four's Swedish detective Beck or Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series, we hope to give you the tools to weave captivating narratives and compelling characters that your audience won't be able to forget.

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The trio try to figure out why Reddit went dark. They aren't great at it! Allison worries her memory is making her "lie." r/AskScience wants to know about loose hairs floating on the International Space Station. Good thing Melisa and Gabe actually know a lot about this! r/books roasts people who buy a bunch of books but don't read them. Allison won't stop talking about Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache. And finally, dogs on vacation and cats in Paris. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trio try to figure out why Reddit went dark. They aren't great at it! Allison worries her memory is making her "lie." r/AskScience wants to know about loose hairs floating on the International Space Station. Good thing Melisa and Gabe actually know a lot about this! r/books roasts people who buy a bunch of books but don't read them. Allison won't stop talking about Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache. And finally, dogs on vacation and cats in Paris. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News

The trio try to figure out why Reddit went dark. They aren't great at it! Allison worries her memory is making her "lie." r/AskScience wants to know about loose hairs floating on the International Space Station. Good thing Melisa and Gabe actually know a lot about this! r/books roasts people who buy a bunch of books but don't read them. Allison won't stop talking about Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache. And finally, dogs on vacation and cats in Paris. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schauspieler sein, das ist sein Ding. Ob seit mehr als zehn Jahren als Kommissar in der Krimiserie „Letzte Spur Berlin“, als Familienvater und Lehrer, der sein Schwulsein nicht mehr verstecken will oder auf der Theaterbühne. Was der Traumberuf hinter den Kulissen bedeutet, schlechte Bezahlung, sexuelle Übergriffe und gerade erst die Diskussion um Machtmissbrauch im Filmgeschäft, Hans-Werner Meyer kennt auch die Schattenseiten der Film- und Fernsehbranche. 2006 ist er einer der Gründer des Bundesverbands Schauspiel, die Gewerkschaft für Schauspieler:innen. Hans-Werner Meyer ist auch als Sprecher vielbeschäftigt, u.a. für die Hörbuchreihe „Inspector Gamache“ von Louise Penny. „Auf und davon“, unter diesem Motto steht die SWR2-Kulturnacht, am 9. Juli in der Abtei Rommersdorf in Neuwied, in deren Rahmen Hans-Werner Meyer verschiedene Texte zum Thema rezitieren wird. Für ihn selbst findet ein Aufbruch nicht automatisch nur äußerlich statt, sagt er: „Ich habe eigentlich gar keine Lust aus meinem Leben auszubrechen. Ich mag das. Die inneren Ausflüge bedeuten mir viel mehr Menschen treffen, Dinge bewusst wahrnehmen, die kleinen Glücksmomente im Leben, die mir viel mehr bedeuten als der vermeintlich große Aufbruch. Der sich oft als Lüge herausstelle, so Hans-Werner Meyer: „Denn, wo immer man hingeht, man nimmt sich selbst ja mit.“

The Critical Step Most Architects Are Missing from Their Design ProcessDavid Warfel is an overly sensitive, marginally materialistic, pseudo-tree-hugging Midwestern farm boy turned lighting designer. He's been either lucky, talented, or wealthy enough to land design gigs from New York's Carnegie Hall to the Las Vegas' Luxor and MGM Grand casinos, from Chicago's Hyde Park Arts Center and Museum of Science and Industry to residential and hospitality projects in a dozen states, and from schools and churches to multiple Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Judging from the old Honda in his driveway, it isn't personal wealth.David finally figured out what to do with his life when he hit his 40's and bought a foam mattress online. It was so easy to spend thousands without leaving his office that he wondered why you couldn't get lighting design the same way, so he started Light Can Help You and his team now designs residential and hospitality projects nationwide and beyond.David's work and writing have been featured in lots of places that no one could find without Google, like Technology Designer, Fine Homebuilding, Designing Lighting, Lighting & Sound America, Lighting Australia, Lighting Design & Application, Live Design, Theatrical Design & Technology, and on Houzz.com but he is usually reading Inspector Gamache novels or writing whatever comes into his head at his blog.This week on EntreArchitect podcast, The Critical Step Most Architects Are Missing from Their Design Process with David Warble.Learn more about David at Light Can Help You and Language of Light, and connect with him on LinkedIn or YouTube.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:Gabl Membership

Hello BackStory fans! In this episode, after we talk a bit about crime dramas, famous Canadians, and Columbo,  we sit down with the amazing actress Anna Tierney. She is an interesting person with an equally interesting backstory, who we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with. A few eclectic topics discussed: renovating houseboats, roller derby, accents, and much more.  From Anna's bio: Anna Tierney is an English actress, born in Manchester and raised in Northolt, West London. She is the daughter of renowned actor Malcolm Tierney (Braveheart, Lovejoy, Star Wars, Poldark and the original House Of Cards) and visual artist, Andrea Tierney. In August 2021 Anna began filming as a series regular opposite Alfred Molina in the hotly anticipated 'Three Pines' Inspector Gamache series. The stories, based on the best-selling crime novels written by Louise Penny, have been adapted for screen by Emilia Di Girolamo and can be seen on Amazon Prime. Anna trained at the Drama Centre London and was supported through drama school through various awards and the support of actors Jeremy Irons, Ian McKellen, Kitty Aldridge, Timothy West, Ian McShane and Roger Lloyd Pack. After graduating she landed a role In the BBC's long running series 'Doctors', where she played Marianne Hartwell. She created the show 'Skate Hard, Turn Left' ; a devised, highly physical theatre show performed entirely on roller skates. Over intensive rehearsal periods, she trained the troupe of actors to roller skate, inspired by the sport of roller derby. Anna is a highly skilled skater in real life and played roller derby semi-professionally for 8 years with London Roller Derby. While performing in the hit international tour of the play, ‘Our Country's Good', she performed at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and then for the 25 Year anniversary at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theater. It was here she met her partner, acclaimed musician and singer Gabriel DeSantis.

I delve into the series of Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny, plus tasting of Buffalo Trace Bourbon.

Author Louise Penny has a new book out, her 18th in the Inspector Gamache series, and the stories have been adapted into a new TV show. She spoke to Andrew Carter.

Everyone loves a tale of intrigue and suspense, especially when it's richly populated with the fascinating characters penned by Louise Penny. Today's guest has brought Penny's much beloved detective, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache to life with his critically acclaimed performances for Macmillan Audio. You know Robert Bathurst as Sir Anthony Strallan on Downton Abbey, but we'll forgive him for so rudely leaving Lady Edith at the altar now that he's moved on to portraying a much more thoughtful fellow. Inspector Gamache would never leave a lady waiting… that is, unless he had a mystery to solve. And that's just what he's doing in this latest book narrated by Mr. Bathurst. It's called A World of Curiosities and Robert joins us to share all about it. If you love a great tale brought to life by a master storyteller, you won't want to miss learning what this famous actor has to share!

Robert Bathurst performs this 18th Inspector Gamache mystery with the assurance of one who knows the village of Three Pines and its (mostly) gentle residents well, and fans are in for a treat. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss returning to Three Pines, where, years after Gamache and Beauvoir investigated the murder of a mother, her two adult children arrive in the village. Their surprise arrival triggers remembrances of things past. Bathurst weaves several timelines together seamlessly, revealing crimes against women, child abuse, revenge, and murder.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Macmillan Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for our podcast comes from Oasis Audio, publisher of DEATH TO DECONSTRUCTION: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion by Joshua S. Porter. Available everywhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime writer Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series has sold over four million copies globally. The television adaptation Three Pines premiered on Amazon Prime earlier this month.

Alfred Molina plays Inspector Gamache, and Rossif Sutherland and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers play Jean-Guy Beauvoir and Isabelle Lacoste. They spoke to Andrew Carter.

Anne is talking with beloved author Louise Penny in today's episode! Their conversation explores Penny's Inspector Gamache mystery series, the world of Three Pines, the upcoming television adaptation, and so much more.We know so many of you are avid Penny fans, and we are delighted to share today's chat. The 18th installment in Penny's Gamache series, A World of Curiosities, is out today, so it's the perfect time to take a look at how she created Three Pines in the first place, and what goes into writing each installment in this beloved series.We hope Anne and Louise's conversation today makes you feel like you're nestled in a bistro spending time with dear friends. Be sure to visit our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/357 for a list of the titles mentioned today, as well as that famous lemon-meringue recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'Pretty Dead Queens' by Alexa Donne and 'Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War' by Deborah Cohen. Then Mel explains why she thinks you'll enjoy the newsletter devoted to all things Inspector Gamache. BOOKS Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne https://bit.ly/3U1XBEZ Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne https://amzn.to/3frZls7 Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War by Deborah Cohen https://bit.ly/3Uk63z8 Still Life https://bit.ly/3FGQYmV The Foulest Things https://bit.ly/3h8E7zV A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny https://bit.ly/3zEG5OK DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK Sign up for Notes from Three Pines https://bit.ly/3Ul7bSX Follow the founders of Notes from Three Pines: Elizabeth Held https://twitter.com/ElizabethHeld Aya Martin Seaver https://twitter.com/ayamseaver Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3U3Mpr9 The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Patreon Twitter  Instagram Facebook  

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Robert Bathurst, British actor and stage performer, shares his work as narrator of Louse Penny's The Madness of Crowds and many other Inspector Gamache novels. Roberts talks about interpreting characters for narration along with the moral dilemma Gamache faces in the novel, and he also discusses how he has been mistaken for Jeff Daniels. Hear the books read by Robert Bathurst here: https://us.macmillan.com/search?searchType=products&q=robert+bathurst (https://us.macmillan.com/search?searchType=products&q=robert+bathurst)

Robert Bathurst's many series on television include Cold Feet, Toast Of London, Downton Abbey, Joking Apart, Emma, Dr Who. His many stage productions include the title role in King Charles lll for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and he created a stage show with animation, Love, Loss & Chianti, dramatizing two books by the poet Christopher Reid. He has performed seven of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels for Macmillan Audio, has been nominated for three Audie Awards, winning Best Male Narrator in 2020. He judged the Costa Book of the Year and the BBC Radio Drama Prize and writes for magazines about showbiz and horseracing.Shane Wilson is a storyteller. No matter the medium, the emphasis of his work is on the magical act of the story, and how the stories we tell immortalize us and give voice to the abstractions of human experience. His first two contemporary fantasy novels, set in his World of Muses universe, are currently available. Born in Alabama and raised in Georgia, Shane is a child of the southeastern United States where he feels simultaneously at-home and out-of-place. He graduated from Valdosta State University in south Georgia with a Masters in English. He taught college English in Georgia for four years before moving to North Carolina in 2013.Shane plays guitar and writes songs with his two-man-band, Sequoia Rising. He writes songs as he writes stories--with an emphasis on the magic of human experience. He tends to chase the day with a whiskey (Wild Turkey 101) and a re-run of The Office. Shane's novels are A Year Since the Rain (Snow Leopard Publishing, 2016) and The Smoke in His Eyes (GenZ Publishing, 2018). Shane's short story, "The Boy Who Kissed the Rain" was the 2017 Rilla Askew Short Fiction Prize winner and was nominated for a 2018 Pushcart Prize. Shane is currently at work on a new novel.http://shanewilsonauthor.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Robert Bathurst's many series on television include Cold Feet, Toast Of London, Downton Abbey, Joking Apart, Emma, Dr Who. His many stage productions include the title role in King Charles lll for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and he created a stage show with animation, Love, Loss & Chianti, dramatizing two books by the poet Christopher Reid. He has performed seven of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels for Macmillan Audio, has been nominated for three Audie Awards, winning Best Male Narrator in 2020. He judged the Costa Book of the Year and the BBC Radio Drama Prize and writes for magazines about showbiz and horseracing.Shane Wilson is a storyteller. No matter the medium, the emphasis of his work is on the magical act of the story, and how the stories we tell immortalize us and give voice to the abstractions of human experience. His first two contemporary fantasy novels, set in his World of Muses universe, are currently available. Born in Alabama and raised in Georgia, Shane is a child of the southeastern United States where he feels simultaneously at-home and out-of-place. He graduated from Valdosta State University in south Georgia with a Masters in English. He taught college English in Georgia for four years before moving to North Carolina in 2013.Shane plays guitar and writes songs with his two-man-band, Sequoia Rising. He writes songs as he writes stories--with an emphasis on the magic of human experience. He tends to chase the day with a whiskey (Wild Turkey 101) and a re-run of The Office. Shane's novels are A Year Since the Rain (Snow Leopard Publishing, 2016) and The Smoke in His Eyes (GenZ Publishing, 2018). Shane's short story, "The Boy Who Kissed the Rain" was the 2017 Rilla Askew Short Fiction Prize winner and was nominated for a 2018 Pushcart Prize. Shane is currently at work on a new novel.http://shanewilsonauthor.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Guests are actor, producer. comedian and filmmaker Michael Hagerty chats about his new film OLD HENRY--an indie new western that opens October 1, 2021. The film made its international premiere at the recent Venice Film Festival in Italy. Second guest is actor Robert Bathurst, who starred as "Sir Anthony" on the hit drama series Downton Abbey. He is currently performing the voiceover for the character "Inspector Gamache" in NY Times Best Selling author Louise Penny's latest just-released novel "The Madness of Crowds." This is the seventh time the British TV and stage star has starred as this beloved character for Ms. Penny's internationally acclaimed novels.     

Abby and her friend/pop culture twin, creative director Elizabeth Spiridakis Olson, chat about their excitement over the imminent return of Succession on HBO, a shared love for the underrated Bravo reality show Family Karma, soothing British competition shows, the miracle that is Kathy Hilton, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache books, the author's upcoming political thriller—written with her BFF, one Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton, and more. Plus, of course Abby's got some notes on the latest Bennifer developments.

Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah talks to Martine Boucher, Founder & Managing Partner of Simplex Legal. Simplex Legal LLC was founded in 2011 to help businesses surpass themselves and overcome legal challenges in the most cost-effective way. Martine and her co-founders started with a simple plan: To build a better law practice - professional without pretension, offering value without compromising skill, and proposing simplicity without sacrificing quality. Martine and Evelyn discussed: Why Martine launched a virtual in-house counsel law firm  Simplex Legal's secret recipe for success  How the pandemic impacted their firm and their clients  Simplex Legal's fees and services  Learning to be a business leader and entrepreneur  Inspector Gamache's path to wisdom  Becoming a team player  Why businesses choose Simplex Legal: what type of client is the best fit for Simplex  Moving to Calgary and practicing law as a Francophone, and needing to learn English  Mentoring women in law  How the legal industry is changing in a big way  What unique qualities does Martine bring to the table

On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading peace for mama and a bookish husband dilemma Current Reads: a few of these ones have been all over Bookstagram, and I guarantee there’s at least one you’ve never heard of Deep Dive: books that are perfect for the men in your life Book Presses: a non-fiction, self-help book and a magical school that is can’t miss 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!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below 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!*   . . . . Current Reads: 9:28 - The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Mary) 9:48 - Beach Read by Emily Henry 9:56 - A Million Junes by Emily Henry 16:49 - Fable by Adrienne Young (Meredith) 19:17 - The House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig 19:32 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 20:39 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 22:01 - Namesake by Adrienne Young 22:35 - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Mary) 22:48 - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo  26:20 - Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay (Meredith) 26:41 - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay 31:04 - The Wreckage of my Presence by Casey Wilson (Mary) 34:42 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Meredith) 38:38 - The Martian by Andy Weir Deep Dive - Father’s Day Book Ideas 42:33 - Still Life by Louise Penny (#1 Inspector Gamache series) 43:49 - Greenwood by Michael Christie  44:29 - Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon 44:41 - The Body by Stephen King (story that Stand By Me is adapted from) 45:30 - Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett 46:53 - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 47:39 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 48:03 - I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 48:53 - A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle (First Sherlock Holmes book) 49:48 - Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff 50:19 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 50:20 - Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz 50:30 - The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz 51:12 - The Anarchist’s Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz 52:41 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 52:58 - Kindred by Octavia Butler 53:00 - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 53:50 - The F*ck It Diet: Eating Should be Easy by Caroline Dooner (Mary) 57:40 - Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Tuesday Night Mystery Club! This week join host Kaitlyn McCluskie and returning guest Charlotte Martin as they discuss Dead Cold by Louise Penny. If you have not listened to Episode 10: Still Life, it is highly recommended that you start with that episode since it is the first in the Inspector Gamache series that this story is apart of.  The story takes place in the town of Three Pines where villagers are preparing for the Christmas festivities. A new family has moved in to town, and the villagers are not thrilled with their presence... Will there be extra excitement this holiday season? Enter the contest to be a guest on the show! Instagram: @TuesdayNightMysterClub https://www.instagram.com/tuesdaynightmysteryclub/ Contact the show: tuesdaynightmysteryclub@gmail.com Get a month free on podbean: podbean.com/mysteryclub Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/tuesdaynightmysteryclub  

This month World Book Club talks to acclaimed Canadian writer Louise Penny about the very first in her astonishingly successful series of Inspector Gamache crime novels. When a much-loved inhabitant of the village of Three Pines in the Eastern Townships of Quebec is found dead in the woods during Thanksgiving, the locals are certain that it was just a tragic hunting accident. But Chief Inspector Armand Gamache from Montreal suspects foul play and won’t rest until he’s rootled out the darkness at the heart of this seemingly peaceable and bucolic community. His always courteous but also insistent sleuthing gradually brings to light the family secrets and long-held grudges seething under its apparently serene surface. (Picture: Louise Penny. Photo credit: Jean-Francois Berube.)

Book NotesCarrie recommends: Still Life by Louise Penny Autumn by Ali Smith The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith Michael recommends: Agents of Dreamland by Caitlin R. Kiernan Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse Adam recommends: Quincredible: Quest to Be the Best, written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Selina Espiritu The Novice by Taran Matharu A Blade So Black by LL McKinney The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Bite Notes You could go all out and try the Roast Turkey and Chestnut Stuffing that the characters enjoy in Still Life. Or bake Dorie Greenspan's Lemon Meringue Cookie recipe. It's inspired by Inspector Gamache's love of that dessert.  Pair Caitlin R. Kiernan's Agents of Dreamland with a delicious, alien-fungus-free dish of pasta with whiskey, wine, and mushrooms.  Enjoy the complex flavors of Dijon Apricot Chicken Salad when you read Quincredible. Find the recipe in The Everything Salad Book by Aysha Schurman.

Monita and Kate discuss the latest mystery novel by Louise Penny. This is the 16th novel featuring Inspector Gamache of the Surete' du Quebec. This one is a bit different since most of it takes place in Paris instead the of the Canadian Province of Quebec. But don't worry because some of our favorite characters are back; most notably Armand Gamache's family, his godfather and of course Jean-Guy Beavoir. So just sit back and listen to the duo discuss this book!

In this episode, I chat about quilt progress, a virtual quilt guild meeting, the New Inspector Gamache novel, and two homemaking books. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog. 

Suzie Wilde and John Welsman share their love of audio books in this first edition of  our new Talking Books series. What makes an audiobook special and what makes John a very particular critic of them? Suzie and John discuss their favourites including the Harry Potter series, read by Stephen Fry; The Time Traveler’s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger (Author), Fred Berman (Narrator), Phoebe Strole (Narrator), Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny, narrated by Adam Sims. The next edition in September will feature Suzie and Tim O'Kelly of One Tree Books. Talking Books is broadcast monthly on Monday evenings at 8pm on Petersfield's Shine Radio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Gray concludes her Around Cincinnati book segments by interviewing bestselling author, Louise Penny . She provides a preview of her latest novel in the Inspector Gamache series, this one called All The Devils Are Here , scheduled for release on September 1.

Amanda and Jenn discuss good books about houseplants, family-focused romance, quirky characters, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailored Book Recommendations, now available as a gift! and Sourcebooks. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow (rec’d by Eric) Broken Wings by L-J Baker,  Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews, When Women Were Warriors by Catherine Wilson (the kindle version is free on Amazon!!), and everything Anna Burke has written (rec’d by Wynnde) Questions 1. Since it’s almost June, the Gay Month, today I wanna ask for some LGBT recs! In the past I’ve read The Price of Salt, My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness (RECOMMEND btw!!!), On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Brown, White, Black, The Song of Achilles, and probably others I can’t remember. I already have Ari & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Red, White & Royal Blue, Juliet Takes a Breath, Freshwater, An Unkindness of Ghosts, and It’s a Whole Spiel on my TBR. It would be great if you could recommend 1 fiction and 1 non-fiction, particularly looking for something by a female or nonbinary author, bonus points if they are NOT from the US/UK (or even Europe) as I’m trying to read about experiences other than my own. –Dee 2. COVID-19 Reading Recs: I am a healthcare worker, and this pandemic has been challenging both personally and professionally. My colleagues and I have been working 24/7 to support our community through this difficult time. I am proud to serve my patients, but I am feeling increasingly isolated as this pandemic stretches on. I am in a long distance marriage, and due to travel restrictions in place from my organization, I am not sure when I will be able to see my husband or my family again. I always turn to books in times of crisis, and am having trouble concentrating on my usual genres. What I am hoping for in my reading life is some light fluffy romance with lots of banter, particularly with depictions of strong sibling relationships and/or found families. Some comps would be the Bridgerton series or The Governess Game by Tessa Dare. I know this is a very specific request, and would appreciate any and all recommendations. Thank you so much! –Niki 3. Since quarantine started, I’ve been mostly craving mystery/thrillers and lately (after hearing you describe Death by Dumpling), I’ve been wanting to pick up some cozy mysteries! I love that they’re bingeable and that there’s usually tons more in the series. I think I’m gonna pick 5-10 cozies, read them all and choose my favorite to continue on. I love the Inspector Gamache series (not really a cozy), Riley Sagar thrillers, I recently loved The Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight, The City We Became by NK Jemisin and the Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. I don’t care to read much historical fiction. I’m always trying to read from a diversity of authors, especially women of color. What are your fave cozies? And do they need to be read in order? –Tara 4. TIME SENSITIVE: I am going on a trip to Charleston and Savannah, and would love some recommendations for books set in either/both of these places. I’ve already read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. I am open to any genre and would love anything to get me excited about the upcoming trip! *Also would love any recommendations for independent bookstores in the area, if you know of any!* –Netta 5. My 13-year-old daughter and I are starting a mother-daughter book club for the two of us, thanks to our forced-pandemic-togetherness time. Especially with school ending soon, I hope this is a good way to have some structure as well as fun. We are starting with Pet, by Akwaeke Emezi, and I am looking for recommendations for what we should read next. Some of her favorite books are The Westing Game, The War that Saved my Life, and the Percy Jackson books. I read lots of fantasy, mystery, romance, and some literary fiction – recent faves include The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai, CL Polk’s Kingston cycle books, and Gail Carriger’s Soulless series. My daughter requests nothing that would embarrass to her talk about with her mom (a little swearing is ok, but no explicit sex on the page), and neither of us like graphic violence. Thank you for your help! –Alicia 6. Hi! I love your show! I’ve gotten so many good quirky books with unusual characters or premises…like 1980s high school field hockey team dabbles in witchcraft…or characters like a wyverary (mother was a wyvern, father was a library)…or washed up rock band has to compete in universe-wide battle of the bands to prove that humans are sentient and save the planet? I enjoy most genres, so it’s not limited to fantasy! –Kaitlyn 7. Hi there! Recently I’ve become interested in house plants, and I’ve absolutely loved reading “How to Houseplant: A Beginner’s Guide to Making and Keeping Plant Friends” by Heather Rodino. I loved the author’s practical tips on finding the right light for your plants, watering, different kinds of soil, and what plant would be best for your space. I’m interested in learning more about plants (both indoor and outdoor) / gardening in general. I’d love to read something else that is along the same lines as “How to Houseplant.” Perhaps a step up from beginner but not quite expert. I’d love to hear any recommendations you might have! Thank you! –Katie Books Discussed I Don’t Want to Die Poor by Michael Arceneaux Disoriental by Négar Djavadi, transl. by Tina A. Kover True Pretenses by Rose Lerner (ownvoices Jewish hero, tw: depictions of anti-Semitism) The Rogue Not Taken (Scandal & Scoundrel series) by Sarah MacLean Aunty Lee’s Delights by Ovidia Yu (tw: violent homophobia) Land of Shadows by Rachel Howzel Hall The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (tw slavery) Defending Angels by Mary Stanton (rec’d by Caitlin) Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (tw racism, harm to children) Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Wild at Home by Hilton Carter (IG: @hiltoncarter) Happy Cactus by John Pilbeam Gardeners’ World with Monty Don

This is a slight diversion from the usual episode, but I know a lot of you are bookworms, like me. However, you might be finding it hard to read right now because you’re too stressed. Or you don’t want to read the same type of books. Or you’re having trouble getting books because you always relied on your local library, which is now shut down. So, I’m going to talk about all these things today, while also giving some book recommendations. I’m also going to talk about some non-fiction business books that have really helped me and my freelance business over the years. If you want to skip to just the business book recommendations, fast-forward to 29:00. I was in a bit of a book slump when the pandemic hit, so after reading one good book, I struggled to figure out what to read next. And while many of us might be struggling to read at times, turns out we’re buying a lot of books online. Let’s first talk about how you can access or buy books right now. First, audiobooks. The obvious place to start is Audible, which is Amazon’s audiobookstore. Audible offers the first month free for you to try it out. But I know many of you are anti-Amazon and would prefer to give your money to someone else. So, you might want to instead try Libro.FM, which allows you to buy audiobooks directly through your favorite independent bookstore. You can choose to buy audiobooks whenever you want or you can sign up for a monthly membership for about $15 a month. That gives you one audiobook a month, plus 30% off additional audiobooks. Libro’s profits are split with the indie bookstore of your choice. Get audiobooks from your local library through an app called Overdrive or an app called Libby, which is also by Overdrive. Now, let’s talk about buying books. Twitter pointed me to Better World Books, which is an online used bookstore that, turns out, is based in my home state of Indiana. Every time you buy a book, Better World Books donates a book to someone. The company also collects discarded books from libraries. Libraries need to get rid of books to make room for new ones, and sometimes these books end up in the landfills. But Better World Books takes in all those books, sells what they can and then donates a lot of them. And only then do they get rid of the rest—by recycling them. Better World Books right now is offering 20% off with free shipping if you have buy at least two books. I bought five books on my TBR list for $40 total. Another used book option is Half Price Books, which is a brick-and-mortar chain that sells mostly used books but also some new books. I bought four books from Half Price online as gifts for my parents. The store charged me for shipping for each book, which seemed strange even if it still wasn’t that expensive. But I soon realized it was because each book was pulled from whichever store had it in stock and shipped from that store. Next up, let’s support independent bookstores. I chose to buy two new books directly from Wild Geese Bookshop in my college town, Franklin, Indiana. Wild Geese is only a few years old. It opened in the fall of 2016. I heard about it through friends, and my mom and I checked it out a few years ago and instantly fell in love with this tiny, perfectly curated shop. Another way I could have bought from Wild Geese Bookshop or other indie bookstores is through a new website called Bookshop. At Bookshop.org you can buy books all in one spot but choose which independent bookstore the sale will benefit. Here’s how Bookshop works: Independent bookstores place affiliate links on their own websites, social media, e-newsletters, etc. For every book sold through that link, that bookstore receives 25% commission. Another way to find a good independent bookstore is through Indiebound.org, which also has the Indie Next List, a fun list of book recommendations from indie booksellers. Next up, my favorite book podcasts. My absolute favorite is What Should I Read Next by Anne Bogel, in which Anne asks a guest to talk about three books they love and one book they hate and what they would like to be different in their reading life. Then, she recommends three books to them on the spot. Other book podcasts that are new to me: All the Books! by Book Riot Currently Reading From the Front Porch And check out my friends at Writer’s Bone, where they interview authors about writing and their books. Book talks: A lot of book talks have now gone online, so it doesn’t matter where you live. Here in DC, Politics and Prose was known for having an author talk in the store every single night. Now, those talks are being streamed online. Other stores are doing the same. You can also check in with your favorite authors’ websites and social media accounts to see what they’re up to and where they might be streaming next. Anne Bogel did a Stay at Home Book Tour with several authors over the past few weeks via Zoom. All of these were recorded and you can watch them at your leisure.   Book recommendations: “The Splendid and the Vile,” by Erik Larson “The Glass Hotel,” by Emily St. John Mandel “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel “The Resisters,” by Gish Jen “The Red Lotus,” by Chris Bohjalian “Still Life,” book 1 in the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny “The Widows of Malabar Hill” (book 1), by Sujata Massey “The Satapur Moonstone (book 2), by Sujata Massey “Murder on the Orient Express,” by Agatha Christie “And Then There Were None,” by Agatha Christie “Evvie Drake Starts Over,” by Linda Holmes “Daisy Jones & the Six,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Most Likely,” by Sarah Watson “The Freelance Content Marketing Writer,” by Jennifer Goforth Gregory “Atomic Habits,” by James Clear “Make Time,” by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky “Deep Work,” by Cal Newport “Digital Minimalism,” by Cal Newport Biz Bite: Take Your Office Outside   Resources: Book recommendations are all linked above. “Book sales surge as self-isolating readers stock up on ‘bucket list’ novels” “Books Are My Secret For Fighting Coronavirus Anxiety” “Overdrive vs. Libby: Which Will Serve You Best?” “How to Get Books When Bookstores and Libraries Are Closed” Episode #4 of Deliberate Freelancer: Work Only with Nice Clients, with Jennifer Goforth Gregory Audible Libro.FM Overdrive Libby Better World Books Half Price Books Politics and Prose (DC) Kramerbooks (DC) Loyalty Books (DC) The Strand (New York City) Powell’s City of Books (Portland, Oregon) Wild Geese Bookshop (Franklin, Indiana) Bookshop.org Indiebound.org What Should I Read Next? podcast All the Books! podcast by Book Riot Currently Reading podcast From the Front Porch podcast Writer’s Bone podcast Stay at Home Book Tour

I wasn't always a fan of book series— I usually like to move on quickly and read widely— but several standout series convinced me to change my tune. Today, I'm sharing 5 book series I loved, and asking you to share your favorites with me too! I'm also chatting about meeting friends from the internet (I promise not everyone is trying to catfish you!) and using people's names in conversation. Listen in, friends!SHOW NOTES:Three Pines series with Inspector Gamache by Louise PennyThe Selection series by Kiera CassTruly Devious series by Maureen JohnsonA Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. MaasThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisMy bookstagram @alltheradreadsAnnie + KelseyMusic by Drew Dawson (my talented brother!) // Dawson Music on Twitter + InstagramRachel A. Dawson on Twitter + Instagram + bookstagram

Join with me today to discuss the Chief Inspector Gamache Series (Books 1-4) by Louise Penny.Find out what my Rach Rating is for this book, Cleanliness Score and More!Make sure to follow me on instagram: @sugarplumbooks. Make a comment there and tell me what you thought of the book! Take a pic of yourself with your book and I'll pick my favorite picture to give you a shout-out in another episode! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today." Now go stick your nose in a book! http://www.gamacheseries.com/Amazon affiliate link for books: Still Life: https://amzn.to/2sWrY7WA Fatal Grace: https://amzn.to/2RB65peThe Cruelest Month: https://amzn.to/2LFjkRNA Rule Against Murder: https://amzn.to/2E3BUPuSong: Move on by SmarTuneProduced by: Liz Siddoway

It is time for my seasonal round-up of the very best books I’ve read. We’re talking sequels that live up to your hopes, toddler parenting books and of course, mysteries and thrillers. Usually we talk about building a creative business, goal-setting, marketing, and confidence. But we also love to read and talk about books! For the past 6 years I've shared my monthly reading list on my blog, and since January 2018, I've shared that list on the podcast (Starting in episode 192). I've heard from a lot of you, that you love to talk books with me, so I'm making even more bookish videos and a book club, over at Patreon.com/taraswiger I also know you’re busy you may not read 100+ books/year, so here on the podcast, I sort through all I read and share my FAVORITE books of the season. Favorite books of Autumn: Let's talk about my favorite books that I read from September – November 2019. I'll share these by category, like my fave mystery/thriller, fave sci-fi, etc. But first, let’s look at the stats: I read 21 books, 9 of them thriller or suspense novels, 3 non-fiction books about families, 6 books in three different series. I read fewer books this season than I did over the summer, in part because I’ve been super inspired by my work and in part because I had a lot more disappointing books this season. They weren’t bad; they just weren’t amazingly gripping. But let’s focus on which books I did love. My fave fantasy series: Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire.I read Down among the Sticks and Bones and Beneath the Sugar Sky, and they were both magical and delicious. Fave parenting book:Lo Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler by Jamie GalwackiThis is by FAR the closest to my own parenting style of any book I’ve read. And that’s because her philosophy is that every kid is different and that your theories fly out the window once you’re dealing with the kid in front of you. She also advocates for treating children with respect, humor, and natural consequences. Still loving... Inspector Gamache series by Louis Penny I mentioned in our last seasonal round-up (episode 275) that I liked Riley Sagar’s Lock Every Door and Peter Swanson’s Before She Knew HIm that I wanted to read their other books. I ended up reading all of the backlist of both authors and although I enjoyed them ok, they weren’t as great as their more recent books. I have also been reading the backlist of Megan Abbott, and I love all of her novels. Book I was completely surprised by: Fleishman is in Trouble, by Taffy Akner-Brodesser So many of my faves came from Book of the Month Club. Remember you can join them in getting extra videos and a Book Club, over on Patreon.com/TaraSwiger.   Listen in at TaraSwiger.com/podcast286

In this episode, we test Inspector Jean Guy Beauvoir from the Inspector Gamache series, interview Phil Blattenberger the film maker best known for the Vietnam War movie Point Man, and talk about how to fake it until you make it.Point Man (Amazon streaming)InstagramFacebookPhil Blattenberger is best known for the film Point Man, a film about four men separated from their platoon during the Vietnam war. Three of the soldiers are African American, and they have to fight back to safety while navigating the racism in their unit. The film highlights the racial tension occurring during the civil rights movement which was happening in the U.S. that carried over to the Vietnam war. Point Man was picked up for distribution by Sony pictures, which is unheard of for a debut indie film.Phil first conceived of the film while in South East Asia during his extensive travels.In this interview, we talk about how travel can expand your world view, the vast amount of work it takes to accomplish your dream, how to write a screenplay, and how to get your tooth fixed in Thailand.In the last part of our show, Alice and I discuss how to fake it until you make it.Plus, as always, there's a free prize related to this episode, which you can get here.Character Test is brought to you by The Write Practice Pro, a premium critiquing community for creative writers. You can learn more about The Write Practice Pro and join the communityMy new book, Crowdsourcing Paris, a real life adventure story set in Paris, is out now. You can order the book here.

Support for the podcast comes from Copper Quail Style, bringing you apparel and home decor inspired by a desert lifestyle. All clothing and letterpress prints are locally designed and made in Gilbert, AZ. Use the checkout code GIRLNEXTDOOR and receive free shipping on your order.Support also comes from the Double the Fun podcast hosted by Amy Brown, a longtime listener of the show and the mom of boy-girl toddler twins. Double The Fun shares the joys and challenges of motherhood and of parenting multiples. Double The Fun can be found on multiple podcasting platforms such as Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can also connect on the Double the Fun Podcast Community Facebook page.You know what time it is – it's FALL EXTRAVAGANZA! Join us for an overly enthusiastic multi-sensory fall experience complete with thematic apparel. Along the way we sniff candles, discuss fall bucket lists, and find out which fall tradition Erica is and which fall food Kelsey is. In Obsessions Erica finds a crunchy soup topper and Kelsey discovers the perfect parenting ballad. In Neighborhood News the realtor selling Erica's old house is venturing into some interesting, if questionable, tactics.Mentioned on the show:Leaves candleArizona Highways magazineAmy Anne Tees (Happy Fall Y'all)Little Mama Shirt Shop (Fall-elujah)Joy the Baker creamy pumpkin pie barsPumpkin cream cold brewApple cider autumn sangriaKelle Hampton fall bucket listKelsey's Fall Pinterest boardBooks: The Ox Cart Man, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, Yellow Time, Lawrence in the Fall, Autumn Story, The Night Circus, In Cold Blood, The Music Shop, The Watchmaker's Apprentice, Inspector Gamache novels, Case HistoriesSuper Healthy Lentil SoupSlow Cooker Chicken & Dumpling SoupLentil Tortilla SoupWhich Fall Tradition Are You?Ellen Scares 2019Which Cozy Fall Food Matches Your Personality?Joy the Baker Sweet Potato PieYou Need To Calm Down Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joanna Penn, also known as J.F. Penn, is the New York Times bestselling author of supernatural thriller novels and a leading voice in the indie publishing movement. In this episode we talk about travel, life and death, and how to get your dream job.You can find Joanna's work here:J.F. Penn (for thriller readers)The Creative Penn (for writers)J.F Penn's Books (Amazon)Joanna Penn's Books (Amazon)Books and Travel PodcastSocial: Instagram, Twitter, FacebookBefore Joanna became an international speaker, podcaster, and NY Times bestselling author, she worked a mind-numbing corporate job that she hated. We talk about how she made the intention to find a new dream career, how she built a bridge to accomplish it, and how she's thrived as a result. If you've ever wanted to get your dream job, this interview is for you.For our Character Test, we test Inspector Armand Gamache, the lead character in Louise Penny's fabulous Inspector Gamache series. If you haven't read this series, you should!As always, there's a free prize, which you can get by clicking here.Character Test is brought to you by The Write Practice Pro, a premium critiquing community for creative writers. You can learn more about The Write Practice Pro and join the community here.

First off: Thank you Patrons!  Racheal Herron, author of Stolen Things  CC of Geeky Girls Knit Ana of RagTyme Design Jana Ford I read a LOT this summer, today I'll share my very favorite memoirs, mental health books and a lot of brand-new thrillers. For the past 6 years I've shared my monthly reading list on my blog, and since January 2018, I've shared that list on the podcast (Starting in episode 192). I've heard from a lot of you, that you love to talk books with me, so I'm making even more bookish videos and a book club, you can find all the details below. Here's the other thing I hear from you- you're busy, you may not read 100+ books/year, so here on the podcast, I'm going to sort through all I read and share them here with you, my FAVORITE books of the season. I'll still be doing the monthly round-up videos here at the end of each month. If you want even more bookish videos, there's even more on Patreon.com/taraswiger Favorite books of Summer Let's talk about my favorite books that I read from June - August 2019. I'll share these by category, like my fave mystery/thriller, fave sci-fi, etc. Now, I don't usually read that many new books, so I was going to do a category on new books, published this year...but this summer I read 15 books that were published in 2019! In part because I was reading along with the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, in part because I was reading a lot of my Book of the Month Club books. My fave mystery/thriller books published this year (so far): All of them are about more than you think they are, they are all commenting on a social issue. Before She Knew Him, by Peter Swanson  Stolen Things by R. H. Herron (full review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq6ZSEodsuk) The Better Sister, by Alafair Burke  Lock Every Door, Riley Sager  (review and vlog here: https://youtu.be/NXcVi9kPmQ0) The Farm, Joanne Ramos Fave new graphic novel: Unstoppable Wasp, by Jeremy Whitley Fave memoirs: Valedictorian of Being Dead by Heather Armstrong Save me the Plums, Ruth Reichl Fave new Mental Health Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb Fave new Sci-Fi: Recursion, by Blake Crouch Favorite mystery series (new to me) Inspector Gamache series by Louis Penny Fave (new to me) Fantasy series: Every Heart a Doorway, by Seanan McGuire (reading vlog here: https://youtu.be/185ncEJQlgo ) Book I was completely surprised by: Station Eleven by Emily St. John So many of my faves came from Book of the Month Club. Before I go I wanna thank, Ana of ragtymedesign.com for supporting the show. Anna makes beautiful one-of-a-kind art toys, that are just stunning. Thank you to Janna Ford, for supporting the show and listening! Remember you can join them in getting extra videos and a Book Club, over on Patreon.com/TaraSwiger. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on iTunes, a thumbs up on YouTube, and be sure to subscribe. Thank you so much for listening and have an enthusiastic week!     Listen in at TaraSwiger.com/podcast275

We explore how books and reading are part of self-care, including our favorite snacks, our ideal reading experience, and how parenting and reading for self-care intersect. Here are some of our favorite books to reach for when we are in need of a self-care reading experience:The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganRed White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonStill Life and other Inspector Gamache novels by Louise PennyHarry Potter by J.K. RowlingElla Enchanted and other Gail Carson Levine booksThe Wedding Date and other Jasmine Guillory novelsAnd if you’re looking for thoughtful commentary about romance novels in our culture, check out Hot and Bothered, a new podcast by Vanessa Zoltan and Ariana Nedelman.Life latelySarah shares happy news about her health.Abby laments her children’s inability to sleep through the night.Reading latelySarah was inspired by The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox Gurdon. Abby enjoyed Spinning Silver by Naomi Novak.Eating latelyA friend of Abby’s made Chocolate Nemesis for her enjoyment.Sarah experimented with buckwheat flour using this pancake recipe.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome back to Chasing Creative for Season 6! We’re excited to be back with you, and still cannot believe that we’ve been doing this together for six seasons now. This season, we’re going to be interviewing some previous guests and some new guests, but asking them all similar questions: what do the ebbs and flows of the creative process look like for them? This season will include interviews with Nicole Gulotta in September, Elise Cripe in October, and many, many more. In this first episode of the season, Ashley and Abbie catch up on what they’ve both been doing since their creative retreat in June, share how they manage ebbs and flows in their own creative lives, and gab about the best books they’ve read this summer. This podcast is the one Abbie shared which talked about your menstrual cycle affecting your creativity. Books We Talked About: Still Life (#1 in Inspector Gamache series) by Louise Penny Everything Happens for a Reason & Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel by Kate Bowler It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying Is Cool, Too) by Nora McInerny Purmort Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

Meredith and Kaytee are back in your earbuds for more bookish chat.   You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us – something readerly in our lives that we want to highlight, and a few of the books we’ve finished reading lately. Then we’ll chat about what’s next up on the TBR pile. This episode we truly begin to show our love for middle-grade fiction. We hadn’t planned it this way, but we recommend a plethora of fantastic titles for your kids - or for the lover of kit lit in you. Next, we both divulge our worst bookish habits, and chat a little bit about how we try to “combat” those habits.  We finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to put into every reader’s hands: something that has consistently ranked on our favorites list or been well-beloved by the people in our lives that we’ve convinced to read it. Perhaps it will become one of your favorites as well.   Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  1:08 – Great Illustrated Classics, especially Robin Hood 2:30 – Robin Hood book giveaway on Instagram  3:00 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 3:09 – Lunch Money by Andrew Clements  3:30 – Audible subscription  3:53 – Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White  3:57 – The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary  4:09 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney  4:38 – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume  5:10 – Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great by Judy Blume  5:59 – The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley  8:45 – The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller  9:32 – The Late Bloomer’s Club by Louise Miller  10:04 – The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan  10:07 – How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry  10:51 – War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy  12:10 – Jane Austen  13:34 – Nevermoor: The Tales of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend  14:50 – Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  14:53 – The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  15:18 – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  18:52 – These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine by Nancy Turner  20:25 – Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder  22:33 – Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist  24:13 – Jen Hatmaker  24:24 – The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown  24:30 – Daring Greatly by Brene Brown  24:57 – A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold  25:25 – The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley  25:30 – So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo  25:45 – Bahni Turpin narrator  26:16 – This Could Hurt by Jillian Medoff  28:52 – Serial Reader App  30:04 – The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas  30:08 – The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas  34:20 – Matilda by Roald Dahl  36:40 – Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Series  36:58 - Still Life – first in Inspector Gamache series  37:06 – Deborah Crombie series  37:49 – Inspector Thanet Series by Dorothy Simpson  39:03 – The Night She Died – first in Inspector Thanet series  *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!*  

It’s another extra episode! We chat about the books we’ve loved, the tv shows we haven’t and some other things we’re doing. Join the Facebook group and let us know what you’re reading/watching/loving. Show notes Tam will never stop raving about the Inspector Gamache books because they are awesome. Ursula got all feminist at the library and read Clem Ford’s... Read More

Matt and Gillian sip tea and butcher the French language as they chat about Still Life, the first novel in Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series.

What is the difference between a love story and a romance? Which do you prefer?  We sat down at the Bryant Corner Café to talk about love. Valentines Day had everyone thinking about it, but we got into a pretty substantive discussion about the difference between love stories and romances.  Finally, different kinds of love, between different people emerge as our main theme.  Nancy started out, however, by calling our attention to a recently published novel she found remarkable by an author she follows.“A God In Every Stone,” by Kamila Shamsie, is the story of a young English woman who goes on an archeological dig in what would become Pakistan just before WW1 just breaks out. Nancy says, “What we get in this wonderful, wonderful novel is a perspective on WW1 from the Indian soldiers who went to fight for the British and died in great numbers.”  It is also a story of the beginnings of the fight for independence on the sub-continent.  She says it opens up a period of history as only fiction can, bringing new insights and revealing the roots of our present turmoil in the struggles of the past.  It is a challenging book for the way the story is told and for the subject matter, but she says it fabulous. Here are the books we talked about. Some are romances. Most are love stories.What do you think, what is the difference? “Gone With The Wind,” by Margaret Mitchell“Romeo and Juliet,” by William Shakespeare“Soulless” by Gail Carriger, a romance about a young woman who is rudely attacked by a vampire. Nancy loved it. “Astrid and Veronika,” by Linda Olson.  Sharon says two women, one young, one old, share a love, but not a sexual love.“Me Before You,” by JoJo Moyes. A young woman takes care of a wheel-chair bound man.  Nancy loved it because JoJo Moyes doesn’t give into the easy way out andturned what mighthave beenaromance into a love story.“Plainsong,” by Ken Haruf a love story between two old men and the young girl they care for.“Dancing Alone Without Music” by Larry Gildersleeve, who is a friend of Jenny’s. She says it’s an evolution of different loves.Diana Galbadon’s long and involved books. “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson. Judy says it is about love within a family.“Boys In The Boat,” by Daniel James Brown.  Judy said that what amazed her was the love of Mr. Pocock for the boats themselves and the young men in the boat. So now, when defined so broadly, what book isn’t a love story? “Angle of Repose,” by Wallace Stegner, in which Nancy asks, who loves whom? ( well, she said “who loves who,” but you know how autocorrect can be.)  Another love story by this definition can be Stegner’s “Crossing to Safety.”“Still Alice,” by Lisa Genova“Cocoon of Cancer” An Invitation to Love Deeply,” by Abbe Rolnick with Jim Wiggins“Chocolat,” by Joanne Harris is Roz’s choice. That prompts Nancy to plug her other books, which she says don’t get the attention they deserve. She recommends “Gentlemen and Players.”“Like Water For Chocolate,” by Laura Esquivel“Bettyville,” by George Hodgman is the story of a son who leaves his life to take care of his 90 year old mother.  Susie says it is funny and delightful.“Cold Mountain,” by Charles Fraser“Atonement,” by Ian McEwan“Love In The Time of Cholera,” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez“Love Again,” by Doris Lessing. Not about romantic or erotic love,  but about the trembling between them says Elwyn. He also loves the episode in Tom Sawyer where he explores his passion of Becky Thatcher.“Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand,” by Giaconda Belli“Middlemarch,” by George EliotWrapping, we had shout outs for Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache mysteries, Dorothy Sayers’ romance between Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane and to get into the western genre, “Shane,” by Jack Shaefer about the love of a young boy for his father and the man who rides in to help.“Bridges of Madison County,” by Robert Waller, or “Fanny Hill,” by John Cleland, but now we are getting pretty far afield from love or even romance. These are but insubstantial flings, aren’t they?  

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Anne Bogel joins Megan and Laura to dish on the best in books for 2015. From their favorite authors and most-beloved reads to the books that surprised and disappointed them, you’ll hear all their big feelings about the best reads of the year. All of that, plus awesome of the week!   SHOW NOTES Healthy Moving is offering a free class for YOU, Awesome! Text SortaAwesome to 33444 to sign-up or go to HealthyMoving.com/sortaawesome ! Awesome of the WeekLaura: TripIt AppAnne: Girls’ Night InMegan: Switched on Pop podcast Anne’s favorite authors:Jane AustenWendell BerryKate MortonLouise PennyJojo Moyes Madeline L’EngleKate Atkinson Anne’s favorite books:Crossing to Safety, Wallace Earle StegnerJayber Crow; Port William series, Wendell BerryBrideshead Revisited, Evelyn WaughEmma, Jane Austen Laura’s favorite authors:J. D. SalingerStephen King Laura’s favorite books:A Woman of Independent Means, Elizabeth Forsythe HaileyGeek Love, Katherine DunnPersonal History, Katharine Graham  Hollywood Housewife: Favorite Books of All Time Popular in 2015A God in Ruins, Kate AtkinsonAll the Light We Cannot See, Anthony DoerrThe Martian, Andy WeirThe Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins Other favorites:Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series Being Mortal, Atul GawandeFrankenstein, Mary ShelleyLove and Other Ways of Dying, Michael PaternitiJust Mercy, Bryan Stevenson Fates and Furies,  Lauren GroffWalkable City, Jeff SpeckBig Magic, Elizabeth GilbertThe Art of Memoir, Mary KarrThe Puffin in Bloom Collection children’s classics Find Anne on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more from Progger at Proggermusic.comFeedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book recommendations from listeners as well (see below for list and links). Books mentioned by listeners: Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook Brandilyn Collins, Color the Sidewalk for Me Louise Penny, Inspector Gamache and the Three Pines series Geraldine Brooks, March and People of the Book Lisa Lee, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Marcus Borg, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time Frances O'Roark Dowell Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Anna Lee Waldo, Sacajewea Neil White, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

On this episode, we're thrilled and honored to welcome the incomparable Louise Penny! As a bonus treat we are joined by Rae Meadows on the After Show.Louise Penny is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, and coauthor with Hillary Rodham Clinton of the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, State of Terror. Louise joins us to discuss her latest novel, A WORLD OF CURIOSITIES, the 18th book in her Gamache series which devuted at #1 on the NYT bestsller list in its first week out. You won't want to miss this warm, enlightening and engaging conversation filled with empathy and wisdom where we talk all about Louise's background, writing process, inspiration, and about seeing THREE PINES come to life in the newly released Amazon Prime adaptation starring Alfred Molina as Inspector Gamache.On the After Show meet Rae Meadows who discusses her new novel — the IndieNext pick, GMA Buzz Pick, and critically acclaimed WINTERLAND — which shines a light on three generations of Russian women behind the Iron Curtain, including a young girl selected for the famed 1970's-era USSR gymnastics program.