Podcast appearances and mentions of Jasmine Guillory

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 302 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu (2nd Episode of the Month) check out her new prints now in the shop! Check out Stitched by Jessalu bags and so much more at Fiber Revival in Newbury, MA- August 16th   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Tom's Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Hooks: G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Tomato & Royal Blue. Lion Brand Re-up in White Ravelry Project Page Modified from the original Ball Band pattern to fit this larger sized cup. 38g/ 58 meters   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist Border: 2 rounds of half-double crochet- first in charcoal, second in teal. Stash Dash total: 2,368 meters   Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Used contrast mini (dark gray) for heels and toes Stash Dash: 263.2 meters   Bayside Shirt Pattern: Bayside Shirt by Briana Luppino ($9 pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Handspun Yarn from 2 bumps from Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence + 4 ounce braid from Jakira Farms 85/15 Polwarth/Silk (Ravelry Project Page for handspun) Finished in 2023. Size: 32" bust Ravelry Project Page 200 grams used. 324 meters   Stash Dash Total for this episode - 8,305 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Granny Stripe Top Yarn: MC= Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 Sock in the Watermelon colorway. CCs= Hedgehog Fiber Sock in Harvest Colorway + Legacy Fiber Artz minis from advent calendars Hooks: F (3.75 mm) to cast on & D (3.25 mm) for body Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page Goal is 36" around Progress: I did rip out and start again.  With MC: 156 Foundation SC/ 52 clusters.   Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Inspired by Rachel (treehousefiberarts on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea (Legacy Fiber Artz on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Ravelry Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL; you do not have to use this pattern. Any scrappy crochet blanket counts. My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. The basic idea is that you use 1 main color for Rounds 1 & 3 (center and outer square), and then 4 separate colors for the 4 sides of the middle square) Round 1 & Round 3 done using same colors (2 sock yarns held together)- totals about 22g (11g of each colorway) Contrast Colors: total weight of yarns used (reminder- yarns are held double so I only need half the weight listed for each mini). CC 1 & 2: 2g needed. CC 3 & 4: 4g needed   Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I turned heel on the first sock at the pool last weekend.   Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Colorway- thinner stripes- 2 colors of aqua, lime green, pink and an orange/peachy yellow. CC mini in lime Progress: finished first sock. Several inches into the second sock. Cuff, heel and toe in lime contrast color.   716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit Sock Set  in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Jenna of 716 also sent me the mini skein set which is part of her SPP Exclusives. Progress: Finished sock 1, with contrast (aqua) for cuff, heel and toe. Cast on for the second sock. Riley knit on them a bit last weekend.   Brainstorming Seattle travel knitting musings What to buy at Flock Fiber Festival? Rhinebeck Sweater Plans- do you have any yet? I'm not even 100% sure I'm going but I'm thinking about it.   From the Armchair   A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman (Short Story). Translated by Elizabeth DeNoma. Amazon Affiliate Link. Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures   A Crafty Day with Emelie was on my 25 for 2025 list and I'm happy to say I checked that off. Emelie (almost 7) came over with her mom, my cousin Kara, and her brother Teddy (5). Millie and Riley also joined in the fun. We ended afternoon with ice cream! Learned from Gretchen Rubin's newsletter that July in World Watercolor Month! I've been looking for resources, inspiration etc and there's lots of cool things there.   KAL News   Splash Pad Party '25 Splash Pad Party Registration is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration here. Check out our Sponsor List Splash Pad Official Rules Enter your FOs using the Summer Celebration Form. Then come over to this Ravelry Thread to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this Support Form & we'll be in touch. Projects must be finished by the end of the day July 31st, but you can enter your FOs using the form through 8/5.   Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Thread Coupon Codes Thread Questions Thread   Pigskin Party '25 Sponsor Sign Up is Open- click here for details Key Dates: Registration starting Thursday August 20, 2025 KAL Starts- Thursday September 4, 2025 KAL Ends- Monday February 9, 2026 Form Teams- starting Monday August 25, 2025 Virtual Kick Off- Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6   Events Stash Dash hosted by the Knit Girllls- May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast . Get your Bingo Card on Instagram. Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of Two Ewes Fiber Adventure. May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 Saturday August 9th at 1:30p- Meet up with Knitty Natty in the Summit Building lobby- 1st floor Fiber Revival in Newbury, MA- August 16th Greater Boston Yarn Crawl. September 26-28 - 16 shops Cape and South Shore Yarn Haul. September 25-28- 8 shops   On a Happy Note Finally getting my hair cut & colored (and combining that with a fun night at the pool) Impromptu date night with Dan to a local brewery and restaurant Our nephew Will turned 18. We got beautiful weather for his party. My friend Christine & her family came to stay for a long weekend. We all crashed with my Dad. Pool time, Penny Drop (game), a Plymouth harbor cruise, night swims and lots of laughs. Millie knit on her hat & scarf a little bit. Riley knit on my socks. My cousin Chris's wife Kim delivered a beautiful and healthy baby girl- Vivienne! I got an adorable Strawberry Shortcake sweatshirt on clearance at Target for $7 Going to The Snug for live Irish music   Quote of the Week “I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.”   ― Og Mandino   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Jenna says goodbye to Willie (for now!) after an epic week of co-hosting. The duo discusses the release of Netflix's ‘Happy Gilmore 2,' starring Adam Sandler — and the comedy legend's casual red-carpet get-up. Also, Kristen Johnston dishes on her new Netflix sitcom ‘Leanne' and how the emotional comedy encourages older women to channel their resilience and spirit of adventure. Plus, Donna trades crowded bars and viral restaurants for an evening at ‘Medieval Times,' complete with tiaras, swords and jousting. And New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory shares her top picks for summer beach reads.

A warm summer day sitting beneath the shade of a tree or a beach umbrella with a tall cold drink at the ready and a juicy book waiting to be read — what could be better? We'll talk to booksellers from Booksmith and Green Apple Books as well as Oakland-based novelist Jasmine Guillory about what they are reading this summer, and we'll hear from you: When you're not doom scrolling, what's on your must read list for this summer? Any recommendations for a romance novel for the newly divorced? Or a beach read for someone who doesn't like the beach? We'll talk about new releases, old favorites and classics that have earned their place on your bookshelf. Guests: Jasmine Guillory, novelist and writer, her latest book is "Flirting Lessons" - her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time Camden Avery, co-owner and book buyer, Booksmith, an independent bookstore in the Haight Kar Johnson, event and marketing manager, Green Apple Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 167 June 20, 2025   On the Needles 2:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather– DONE!!   Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook    Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom   SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)   On the Easel/Wheel/In the Dirt 11:36 New Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook! Ceramics–on the wheel. Threw 4 pots, including one fun fail. Garden–we're digging up our yard! Oh my. And it's cyclic: hoping to grow dahlias etc. to PAINT. (Reading lots from Sloat Garden Center, Floret Farm, and watching Monty Don). On the Table 20:39   Parsnip and Potato Gnocchi with gochujang and hazelnuts from Dinner   Avocado Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki-Style Dressing - Justine Doiron   Rhubarb Apricot Galette by Yossy Arefi   Fried Pickle Dip    Brie and Blackberry Puff Pastry bites unless you can find phyllo cups!! Lemon Pout Cookies On the Nightstand 38:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole The Incandescent by Emily Tesh The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Correspondent by Virginia Evans  The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong   The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean (Adaption is the movie based around The Orchid Thief. And yes, it stars Nicholas Cage)  Sea Wife by Amity Gauge My Favorite Plant ed. Jamaica Kinkaid The Rose Code by Kate Quinn   On the Road 1:00:38 Oxbow Market, including Model Bakery & matcha ROSE chocolate from The Quiet Botanist Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture for Julia Child exhibit! Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Saintsbury Winery, Jasmine Guillory chatting about Flirting Lessons, & LitQuake With surprise meeting of artist e. bond! Bingo 1:09:14 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Ravelry actually open!   Monica's Bingo: LGBTQ+ The Incandescent, Emperor Cook a dip: fried pickle dip Ambitious gnocchi   Cortney's Bingo: Read lots of flower-focused books. Cooked for a crowd + a colorful salad. Made some repairs. Crafting something summery–a garden!! (though it may not yield till next year).

Heidi Franklin narrates this queer romance with emotional depth and chemistry in every spicy scene. Newly single serial dater, Taylor Cameron, makes a bet with her best friend that she won't sleep with anyone until the end of the summer. Enter Avery Jensen, an also newly single woman looking to venture into dating women for the first time. Taylor offers to tutor Avery in flirting lessons, and the rest is history. Join AudioFile's Kendra Winchester and host Jo Reed as they kick off the week with this romance pick. Read our review of the audiobook at our website:  https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/270540/  Published by Penguin Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JLJ and Leslie Gray Streeter have a lively discussion about her new book! An award-winning journalist and columnist for the Baltimore Banner, Leslie Gray Streeter knows a thing or two about chasing down a good story and scoring in-depth interviews with celebrities. In FAMILY & OTHER CALAMITIES (Lake Union Publishing; June 1, 2025), she has tapped into her years of experience as an entertainment writer and frequent speaker on grief to create a riotous, emotionally relatable novel about a Black woman journalist who is going through it all – grief, betrayal, family drama, long buried secrets, and so many carbs. Fans of Jasmine Guillory, Candice Carty-Williams, and Dolly Alderton will delight in Gray Streeter's fiction debut with a tell-it-like-it-is protagonist, an eclectic cast of endearing characters, and a wildly entertaining story you won't soon forget.

This week, Bri and bestselling author Amy Spalding (On Her Terms, At Her Service) tell Cozi all about Todd Field's 2022 psychological drama Tár.Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is a powerful and renowned conductor who is at the top of her game, but scandals and secrets surface to reveal the dark side of power and prestige. Will Cozi give this haunting and ambiguous film a watch? Listen and find out! Recommendations:Amy – Rom-Com novels Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory and Cover Story by Rachel LaceyCozi – The novel Nothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonBri – DOES NOT RECOMMEND dying your hair green if you do any green screen work

Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of nine novels including 'The Wedding Date' and 'The Proposal.' Jasmine joins Jenna to talk about her captivating new romance novel 'Flirting Lessons,' how she stayed resilient and optimistic through a hundred rejections, and how she made the leap from law to literature—and found bestseller success. Plus, she gives her best book recommendations. 

You are listening to Burnt Toast!Today, my guest is the brilliant Jasmine Guillory.Jasmine is a New York Times-bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and her brand new book Flirting Lessons.This is an absolutely delightful conversation. Jasmine and I get into why she is publishing her first queer romance. We talk a lot about fat rep in romance novels, and we also talk about gardening. It's so much fun!You can order Flirting Lessons through the Burnt Toast Bookshop. Don't forget, you can always take 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat Talk from Split Rock Books! (Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.)PS. If you enjoy today's conversation, please tap the heart on this post — likes are one of the biggest drivers of traffic from Substack's Notes, so that's a super easy, free way to support the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

Drop Dead, Part 2: A major disruption and an emergency response. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drop Dead, Part 1: The clerks prepare for a crucial day at court while their personal lives unravel. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rom-com queen Jasmine Guillory burst onto the romance scene in 2018 with The Wedding Date, the first installment in her loosely connected book series of the same name. Reese Witherspoon selected Guillory's follow-up, The Proposal, as the February 2019 read for Reese's Book Club. After third book hit shelves, Cosmopolitan declared: “Everything Jasmine Guillory touches […] The post Club Book Episode 173 Jasmine Guillory first appeared on Club Book.

Happy Thanksgiving, Part 2: Jack learns of a betrayal. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, Part 1: Jack and Odessa's date doesn't go as planned. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pleasure Seekers United, Part 2: Adventures in babysitting. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pleasure Seekers United, Part 1: The office gets... a little personal. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody Panic, Part 2: There's something wrong with Justice Russo. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De's pick, “Ruined: A Mafia Romance (Dark Hearts Book 1)” Won the first Pitch War!  If you want to vote in the next Pitch War, join our patreon!  03:16: Tiffany starts the review 14:14: Everand 15:12: Daisy Jones and The Six (TV Show & Book) 18:00: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel 19:32 The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 21:55: Fear of Book Hype 24:21: A Court of Thorns and Roses 34:36: Game of Thrones vs. House of the Dragon 37:05: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 38:25: Back to Poppy 41:58: The Coldest Winter Ever 44:49: Zilla 54:45: Broken (Dark Hearts Book 2) 55:10: Where to find your hosts! Have you read the book? Tell us what you think about it on social media by checking out our carrd! (https://nerdgasmnoire.carrd.co) Make sure you join our new discord channel and hang out with the community! discord.gg/7DqMZSy ENJOY! Hosts: Melissa, Maria Producer: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Writing Team: Melissa, Maria Editor: De Audio Production: De Theme Song: Dreamy  provided by Mike (Pound 4 Pound Podcast) & Marion Moore from ALBM Production Design: JP Fairfield Social Media: Melissa, Storm

Nobody Panic, Part 1: Justice Russo is missing. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OYEZ, OYEZ, Part 2: Jack gets a break. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OYEZ, OYEZ, Part 1: The first day of oral arguments at the Supreme Court. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spin Cycle, Part 2: The clerks find themselves carving out their futures as they ready for an upcoming battle. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spin Cycle, Part 1: A new case involving physical discrimination has a personal effect on Odessa. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How great is it to receive life-changing advice when you need it the most.? On today's episode, we invite three guests to share the advice they wish they could have given to their younger selves. Jasmine Guillory, a writer, shares advice for aspiring writers. Amanda J. Cain, a photographer, talks about the value of mentorship. Dorian Sylvain, a muralist and activist, challenges us to rethink how we challenge ourselves as artists.   Tune in to Jasmine Guillory's episode 50. Tune in to Amanda J Cain's episode 70. Tune in to Dorian Sylvain's episode 77. Episode Overview: Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/ Follow This Is How We Create on IG. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠ Follow Martine on Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠ This is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

The First Day of School, Part 2: The clerks learn they have challenging viewpoints when presented a case on school vaccination requirements. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Day of School, Part 1: The clerks start their first week. It's a whole new world for Odessa and Jack, in more ways than one, as both of them are suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death Clerk: As the four clerks fight for their places, the court hears a death penalty case with a twist: can a man with a traumatic brain injury inflicted in prison be executed for a crime he can't remember? First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given the hot weather -- and the depressing politics -- you may be looking for an easy "beach read" for the beach, or maybe just the break room or bedroom. Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, has five suggestions, in various settings. The first four she heard of from the website blackgirlnerds.com: "Summer on the Bluffs" (Sunny Hostin, 2021, on Martha's Vineyard); "Drunk on Love" (Jasmine Guillory, 2022, in a Napa Valley winery); "Honey and Spice" (Bolu Babalola, 2022 in a radio program!); and "The Accidental Pinup" (Danielle Jackson, 2022, in a photography studio). The fifth one is a thriller: "When No One Is Watching" (Alyssa Cole, 2020, in a Brooklyn neighborhood). For more details, stop by the Lansingburg branch at 27 114th St., or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dr. Fozia Alvi just got back from Gaza and talks about those killed by Israeli forces at a food aid truck and the worsening hunger crisis there. And, anti-war activist and veteran Ramon Mejia joins us to discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation. Then, authors Beverly Jenkins, Jasmine Guillory and Ali Hazelwood talk with Kalyani Saxena about the romance genre, their writing processes and the joys of telling love stories.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode, I spotlight my favorite black romance books that celebrate black love. These books feature amazing black characters written by some of my favorite black romance authors and you should devour every single one!BOOKS MENTIONED Seven Days in June by Tia Williams https://amzn.to/3wivnP6A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams: https://amzn.to/4bMSyS0Upsy Daisy by Chelsie Edwards https://amzn.to/3OR8PM2Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/3ONO6IMThis Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/4bLNfCmHoney & Spice by Bolu Babalola: https://amzn.to/3UJ7v1mBy the Book by Jasmine Guillory: https://amzn.to/49FKUqLLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEWrite Your Own Romance Fill-In-Stories: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/fill-in-stories/ Meant to Be Book Series: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/meant-to-be-books/A Year of Reading Romance Card Deck, Grab Your Copy: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/a-year-of-reading-romance/If you're a romance book lover like me, then join my email list so you never miss a podcast episode or new book list, and I'll instantly gift you my list of Top 10 Book Boyfriends. https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/join/ Every romance book reader needs a Romance Book Reading Journal. Grab your copy today! Buy Now on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RV37H3ZFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen and Mom discuss the politicians, patients, and pastries in BOTH Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory AND The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon.  Plus, a very Swiftie Super Bowl and more than our usual tangents.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

Lily Chu, Claire Kann, Amy Spalding, and Taleen Voskuni, moderated by Jasmine Guillory The course of true love never did run smooth," and nowhere is that truer than in contemporary romantic comedies, where creative roadblocks make the journey to Happily Ever After endlessly entertaining, and the destination that much sweeter. Buy the books here   

NOTE: This program was not broadcast, because as you'll hear, it contains a lot of explicit language and content - so much that we felt it would be hard to listen to with all the bleeps and edits that would be necessary for the radio. The language in this podcast has NOT been edited or bleeped, so please listen to it with that in mind. Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer's Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on Saturday Night Live. She has also been honored as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Jones recently wrapped production on season two of the MAX series “Our Flag Means Death”. In January 2023, Jones kicked off a new era of The Daily Show as the program's first guest host. She also co-hosts the podcast THE FCKRY with comedian Lenny Marcus. Her new memoir is “Leslie F*cking Jones”. On October 24, 2023, Leslie Jones came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater for an on-stage conversation with novelist Jasmine Guillory.

We've talked decorating, memories, traditions and other holidays celebrated in December but surprisingly we haven't talked about holiday books....until now! Kiara and Katalyn have some books they have read (and want to read) based around the holidays and Victoria is just here for the vibes this time around. Are there any holiday books we should add to our lists? Let us know!Instagram mentioned: @blak_books_binderyBooks mentioned: The Holiday Swap; In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren; Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory; Talk Santa to Me by Linda Urban; You're a Mean One Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky; How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow; The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese; Meet Me Under the Mistletoe; Always in December by Emily Stone; A Court of Frost and Starlight by SJM; Love Holly by Emily Stone; Meet Me in London; Lovelight FarmsPlease be sure to check for any trigger warnings you may have with the recommendations made. Please be sure to rate us and leave a review! It helps us across the platforms in more ways than you know! Want to reach out to us other than on social media? Send us an e-mail at tbp.staythirsty@gmail.comMake sure to check out our linktree!thirstybitchespodcast - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - LinktreeJoin us every Tasty Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday for a new episode and be sure to follow us on our socialsTiktok: thirstybitchespodcastInstagram: thirstybitchespodcastTwitter: TheThirstyCollective (thirsty_co) Or join the conversation in our discord!Intro/Outro License Code: TV2K4NHZREHTQFGJ

'Tis the season to be under a blanket, sitting by a fireplace, reading a book! Just in case your TBR doesn't have something you're in the mood for, Jason and Brett have some cozy recommendations for you. If that's not enough, they also enlist  the help of bestselling author Jasmine Guillory (The Wedding Date, The Proposal) to share her recs.Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of novels including The Wedding Date, the Reese's Book Club selection The Proposal, and Drunk on Love. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, and she is a frequent book contributor on The Today Show. She lives in Oakland, California. @jasminepics**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

Book Besties Season 5, Episode 14: Royal HolidayThis Week on Book Besties start on thin ice as Molly brings Jasmine Guillory back to Pod with Royal Holiday. Join the Besties in a giggle over genital puns, Molly rambling about a river, and April losing her bell.Things talked about in this episode:Susquehanna River statue of liberty : https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-liberty-harrisburg?fbclid=IwAR2m_1FPHkCcGWtNuykGykt52ThYOMVVipSYUD4XtHj0w3TitErufKJFbkcFish in a Tree: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22402972-fish-in-a-tree Tandom Throne of Glass reading sheet: https://www.tlbranson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Throne-of-Glass-Reading-Guide.pdf Link about Megan's mom: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/royal-holiday-author-jasmine-guillory-on-her-new-book-based-on-meghan-markle-s-mom-doria-ragland-a4250386.htmlJasmine Guillory: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/royal-holiday Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

Helllooo girlies! We're back again with another episode. This time we're FINALLY revealing our results for "Tweet Cute" by Emma Lord and "While We Were Dating" by Jasmine Guillory. We end the episode with just some cute lil book updates! As per usual disclaimer that whatever we say are just our opinions, we love all the authors and their content: just giving our takes on the books. Okay, Peace, Luv, and Everything in Between

In this episode, Jasmine Guillory (a New York Times bestselling author) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about what happens when an affair partner becomes a coworker, girls' trip drama, and friends with benefits who also have benefits with other friends.  If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate's membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members.  Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It's just $15 for your first three months.  Podcast production by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jasmine Guillory (a New York Times bestselling author) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about what happens when an affair partner becomes a coworker, girls' trip drama, and friends with benefits who also have benefits with other friends.  If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate's membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members.  Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It's just $15 for your first three months.  Podcast production by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jasmine Guillory (a New York Times bestselling author) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about what happens when an affair partner becomes a coworker, girls' trip drama, and friends with benefits who also have benefits with other friends.  If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate's membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members.  Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It's just $15 for your first three months.  Podcast production by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jasmine Guillory (a New York Times bestselling author) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about what happens when an affair partner becomes a coworker, girls' trip drama, and friends with benefits who also have benefits with other friends.  If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate's membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members.  Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It's just $15 for your first three months.  Podcast production by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Saturday, book club pals! This month we read ‘The Wedding Party' by New York Times bestselling novelist Jasmine Guillory. The book follows characters Maddie and Theo, who have two things in common: they share a best friend called Alexa, and they hate each other. Yet, underneath the sharp barbs they toss at one another is a simmering attraction that builds until they can't resist sneaking off together when Alexa isn't looking. This book is full of love, lust, and sex, which gives us oh so much to talk about. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Today Virginia is chatting with Jo Piazza, best selling author, journalist, and podcast creator. You might know her from her awesome podcast Under the Influence, or her very excellent Substack Over the Influence. And her new book, co-authored with Christine Pride entitled You Were Always Mine, just came out this month.Remember, if you order Jo's book (or any books we mention on the pod!) from the Burnt Toast Bookshop, you can get 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat Talk! (Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.)If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. This week only, take 20% off your subscription! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she gives are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.BUTTER & OTHER LINKS@jopiazzaauthorJo's other books:We Are Not Like ThemFitness JunkieOther book recs:Jasmine Guillory's booksRosaline Palmer Takes the CakeBig Girl by Mecca Jamilah SullivanGet a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertOur Little Kitchen by Jillian TamakiStarfish by Lisa FippsBodies Are Cool and Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler FederMisc & Butterwhat do I do with my best friend who's dieting and I'm sick of hearing about it?Navigating Chick-fil-A“Those who don't cook don't get to complain.” the video for Waterloo Weed Family OrchardsThe Whispers by Ashley Audrainice cream bowls from East Forkstyle section cover story about East ForkThe Mugsthe bitty bowls FAT TALK is out! Order your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. You can also order the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

From lawyer to a New York Times bestselling author. Jasmine Guillory found her "happily ever after" writing happily ever afters. Vogue Magazine calls Jasmine the "queen of the modern-day romance." Literary fairy godmother Reese Witherspoon's book club has featured her work too. Her book, "The Proposal," was the first romance ever picked for Witherspoon's club. Jasmine's books feature accomplished Black women navigating romantic complications. Jasmine is a Stanford Law grad who worked as an attorney for years before giving fiction a try as a hobby. She found the creative outlet exhilarating and soon was spending lunch breaks, evenings and weekends writing. An online novel writing challenge provided the push to finish her first book. But she didn't quit her day job. And Jasmine credits that decision for a successful professional pivot. Eventually, Jasmine secured a multi-book publishing deal and spent five weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Eight books later, Jasmine writes the kind of books that Publisher's Weekly describes like this: "The lush background and Guillory's signature blend of sexy, sweet, and funny keep the pages flying." Her other hobby? Yoga. Jasmine has a 2,000-plus-day yoga streak! The practice has a significant impact on her health and creativity. We'll dive into the impact a health streak can have on all aspects of your life. On this Dying to Ask: How Jasmine knew it was time to quit her day job What "research" looks like when you're writing romantic fiction The impact Reese Witherspoon's attention has on an author's life How a non-work creative outlet adds value to your personal and mental health And the backstory on Jasmine's 2000+ day yoga streak and how it impacts her physical health and creativity

Jasmine Guillory joins us for a tough lesson in bro friendships. PSA: This is the sixth of ten episodes this season! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Follow Jasmine on IG @jasminepics You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Credits recorded by Rebecca Vitkus.

New Reads November is over… and we're back to our usual throwback reads! This week, the focus is Paula Danziger's The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, a 1974 novel that explores themes of patriotism, feminism, self-esteem, and body confidence. Tune in to find out what makes it so timeless! Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times best-selling author. Her novels include The Wedding Date, the Reese's Book Club selection The Proposal, and By the Book. Follow her on Instagram (@jasminepics) and Twitter (@thebestjasmine). TW: body shaming, prescription drug abuse, abusive relationships

WBEZ's Meha and Ahmad and The New Yorker's Helen Rosner join Greta to talk about King Charles's standoff with a pen, the new unsend feature for iPhones, and pumpkin spice's entrée into Merriam-Webster. Then, we talk to romance writer Jasmine Guillory about her eighth book, ‘Drunk on Love.'

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new reading habit and protecting a reading life Current Reads: books that are joyful (one of us really needed it) and a strange twin theme! Deep Dive: seasoned protagonists, who are they are which are our favorites The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives 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!*   . . . . 1:46 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:54 - Pangobooks 13:28 - Current Reads 13:50 - The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter (Meredith) 18:13 - Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi  18:15 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 19:11 - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola (Kaytee) 19:21 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola 10:36 - The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon 21:35 - Libro.fm 22:34 - Little Darlings by Melanie Golding (Meredith) 22:40 - The Hidden by Melanie Golding 28:57 - Hoopla 29:28 - In Her Boots by KJ Dell'antoia (Kaytee) 32:48 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 33:27 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 36:59 - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 41:04 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain (Kaytee) 42:19 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 42:21 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 42:23 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  42:43 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 43:58 - Deep Dive: Seasoned Protagonists in our Reading 48:27 - The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo 49:10 - Cafe Con Libros 49:28 - An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten 50:18 - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 50:39 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 50:49 - The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman 53:39 - Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (#1 in the series) by M.C. Beaton 54:00 - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (#1 in the series) by Dorothy Gilman 54:48 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 54:49 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 54:50 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain 55:08 - The Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 55:21 - The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg 55:26 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson 55:43 - The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg 56:42 - Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf 57:35 - The Son by Philipp Meyer 57:51 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 58:53 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish that everyone would read Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard. (Meredith) 59:23 - Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:33 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:42 - Fabled Bookshop 1:00:54 - Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard I wish that if a book is part of a series, the number is always on the spine or cover. (Kaytee) 1:01:29 - Spirit Hunters: The Island of Monsters by Ellen Oh 1:02:04 - Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace 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

Protests erupted across the nation this week in the wake of a leaked Supreme Court brief suggesting the landmark "Roe v. Wade" abortion ruling will be overturned. The decision could endanger people seeking medical care and set a precedent for challenging other reproductive rights. Guest host Elise Hu discusses patients' concerns with health and gender reporter Shefali Luthra of "The 19th" and Dr. Jennifer Kerns, an OBGYN and associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco.Then, Elise chats with authors Jasmine Guillory and Emma Straub about the best books to read this summer. They also play Who Said That.Some books mentioned in this episode:By the Book - Jasmine Guillory This Time Tomorrow - Emma StraubLove Radio - Ebony LaDelleFunny You Should Ask - Elissa SussmanBomb Shelter - Mary Laura PhilpottSorrow and Bliss - Meg MasonThe Lifestyle - Taylor HahnI'll Be You - Janelle BrownYou can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.

Hi everyone! Kate here. My debut novel, In a New York Minute, is out today, and to celebrate, I'm giving Forever35 listeners an exclusive listen to the first chapter of the audiobook. I am so grateful for the support listeners have shown me throughout the writing and book-releasing process, and I send you one million eggplant emojis as a token of my gratitude. But for now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy some rom-com vibes courtesy of me, your ol' pal Kate H. Spencer. You can find the full audiobook on Libro.fm, Audible, or any other place you listen to books. Check out the full synopsis below. If you're in Los Angeles, come to my live event at Chevalier's on Weds, March 16th, at 7pm! I'll be in conversation with friend of the pod, Maurene Goo. And of course please join Doree and me for our virtual book launch celebration on Friday, March 18th. We'll be live in conversation at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Register here!A clever, tender, and romantic "Nora Ephron romp for the modern ages" (Christina Lauren) for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Abby Jimenez, and Sophie Cousens, this laugh-out-loud debut is a perceptive reminder that fate can have a sense of humor and that love can happen...in a New York minute.Franny Doyle is having the worst day. She's been laid off from her (admittedly mediocre) job, the subway doors ripped her favorite silk dress to ruins, and now she's flashed her unmentionables to half of lower Manhattan. On the plus side, a dashing stranger came to her rescue with his (Gucci!) suit jacket. On the not-so-plus side, he can't get away from her fast enough.Worse yet? Someone posted their (entirely not) meet-cute online. Suddenly Franny and her knight-in-couture, Hayes Montgomery III, are the newest social media sensation, and all of New York is shipping #SubwayQTs.Only Franny and Hayes couldn't be a more disastrous match. She's fanciful, talkative, and creative. He's serious, shy, and all about numbers. Luckily, in a city of eight million people, they never have to meet again. Yet somehow, Hayes and Franny keep running into each other - and much to their surprise, they enjoy each other's company. A lot. But when Franny's whole world is turned upside down (again!), can she find the courage to trust in herself and finally have the life - and love - she's always wanted? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.