Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer Weiner

My guest today is the bestselling American novelist Jennifer Weiner. I first encountered Jen When her debut novel, Good In Bed, was thrust into my hands by someone I worked with on Company magazine. It was the first time I'd ever read a mainstream novel whose lead character was a fat woman who didn't need fixing. Good In Bed was a smash hit on both sides of the atlantic but for some reason it has taken until now to make its way to the big screen. It's being adapted for HBO and starring Mindy Kaling. Jen followed that up with In Her Shoes which was also made into a movie, starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley Maclaine. And since then she's written 15 more novels, and an essay collection, as a well as writing a column for the New York Times. Like Jojo Moyes and Marian Keyes Jen has an unerring talent for being able to make you laugh and cry and nod in recognition all on the very same page. Her latest, The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits, is another surefire hit, tackling sisterhood, our relationships with our bodies, how we're endlessly judged on our looks and the way the world - and the music industry - treats women. Jen joined me from home in Philadelphia to talk so much good stuff. We discussed Trump, Nora Ephron, body image, ageing, her mum coming out, wishing she had her daughter's boundaries, why she loves writing middle aged women and so much more. * You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at ⁠⁠The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org⁠⁠, including The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner as well as the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me. * If you enjoyed this episode and you fancy buying me a coffee, pop over to my page on ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠. • And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at ⁠⁠www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com⁠⁠ • The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls at Pineapple Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode (a live event at the Streicker Center!), Zibby is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner to discuss THE GRIFFIN SISTERS' GREATEST HITS, a deeply moving family saga set against the glitz and chaos of early 2000s pop stardom. In front of an enthusiastic audience, the two discuss the novel's themes of fame, secrets, sisterhood, and the price of talent, delving into the dark side of celebrity culture. Jennifer also reflects thoughtfully on music, body image, motherhood, neurodiversity, women's experiences, and her Jewish identity. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/44PHlPuShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were thrilled to talk with author Eowyn Ivey about her new book, BLACK WOODS BLUE SKY. During our conversation, Eowyn shared her writing habits, including a description of her writing cottage, and tells us about her reading life. Topics ranged from motherhood on the page and in real life, her family's literary life in Alaska, and Proust vs Joyce. In our own reading lives, we both read and discuss “The North Mail” by Amelia B. Edwards from THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES: from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce. We gave this one four paws up. Or should it be eight paws? Whatever the rating system should be for cougars, we both enjoyed Edwards's story. It has a good creep factor and atmosphere, both indoors and outside. Other books we've enjoyed include novels HAPPY LAND by Dolan Perkins-Valdez and THE GRIFFIN SISTERS GREATEST HITS by Jennifer Weiner; a quartet of novellas, OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton; and two works of nonfiction: STORYWORTHY: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks and DEEP WORK: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. Big thanks to this episode's sponsor, James Crews and Brad Peacock. The new poetry collection they co-edited is available on May 6: LOVE IS FOR ALL OF US: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends (with illustrations by Lisa Congdon). We also recap a great Biblio Adventure to the Mark Twain House to hear Ethan Rutherford (author of NORTH SUN, OR THE VOYAGE OF THE WHALESHIP ESTHER) in conversation with Amity Gaige about her new novel, HEARTWOOD. Chris also got to attend THE MOUNT'S virtual book club discussion of Edith Wharton's A SON AT THE FRONT and Willa Cather's ONE OF OURS, led by Anne Schuyler and Julie Olin-Ammentorp. As always, there are more books inside this episode than we can fit here! Enjoy, and be sure not to miss our conversation with Eowyn Ivey at the end. Oh, and reminder: our second quarter readalong pick is THE GOOD HOUSE by Tananarive Due (Zoom discussion on 6/8 and also on Goodreads). Thanks for listening, and happy reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode232 The Good House Goodreads readalong https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode231 Penguin Book of Ghost Stories Goodreads thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23017532-ghost-stories

Send us a textShould-Heads, we've talked about doing starter kit episodes for years but we're finally doing it! Every starter kit episode will feature at least one but usually two authors with extensive backlists and we'll help you figure out where to start. Links mentioned:The Testaments: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/handmaids-tale-sequel-the-testaments-hulu-cast-1236353125/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Handmaid's%20Tale%E2%80%9D%20sequel%20series,Brad%20Alexander%20and%20Mabel%20Li.Tim Curry's Memoir: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tim-curry/vagabond/9780306835841/Girl Scout Cookie locator: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.htmlTwitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Jennifer Weiner visited our headquarters to discuss the inspiration for her new novel, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits. She shared her hot takes on the viciousness of the early 2000s, our questionable treatment of pop princesses, CD players, and piano lessons—for starters. When sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg skyrocket to popstardom together, their fame comes at a high cost. After one tumultuous year, their band suddenly breaks up. Two decades later, and leading entirely separate lives, the sisters are forced to confront exactly what happened, and why. Get The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits at bookofthemonth.com. Learn more about Book of the Month LIVE at bookofthemonth.com/botm-live.  

NBC chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen breaks down the do's and don'ts for disputing a bill. Also, the story behind Bacardi, the iconic rum brand with a rich history. Plus, celebrity style strategist Andrew Weitz shares a few of the hottest men's fashion trends to add to your wardrobe this spring. And, best-selling author Jennifer Weiner shares a roundup of the buzzworthy new books to add to your shelves.

April is almost here, bringing a treasure trove of new releases. This week Sara, Natalia, Meka, Shannon, Stacy, Kristin, Georgina, and Shan are here to share the books they're most looking forward to reading. Titles mentioned include:Emily Henry, Great Big Beautiful LifeAllison Raskin, Save the DateZoe Hana Mikuta, The Coven TendencySaumya Dave, The Guilt PillElise Hooper, The Library of Lost DollhousesJ. Penner, A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic (Adenashire #1)Juliette Cross, Firebird (The Fire That Binds #1)Victoria Lavine, Any Trope But YouAbby Jimenez, Say You'll Remember MeAisha Saeed, The MatchmakerPatrice Caldwell, Where Shadows Meet (Where Shadows Meet #1)Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Happy LandKaylie Smith, Enchantra (Wicked Games #2)Kat Singleton, In Good Company (Pembroke Hills #1)Viola Shipman, The Page TurnerOlivie Blake, Gifted & TalentedE.M. Lindsey, Royal CrushLiann Zhang, Julie Chan Is DeadNana Malone, The Gold Coast DilemmaMaika Moulite & Maritza Moulite, The Summer I Ate the RichLondon Sperry, Passion ProjectLyla Sage, Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch #4)Jennifer Weiner, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest HitsDebbie Charles, Dances with Pucks (Texas Tornados #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Originally aired Jan 30th, 2024, we are bringing this back because When the Tides Held the Moon is now available for (pre) order! Venessa Vida Kelley is a Washington, DC-based author, illustrator, and sequential artist. Her work focuses on magical realism, fantasy, and culturally diverse romance. Venessa has been featured alongside the works of such authors as Casey McQuiston, TJ Klune, Everina Maxwell, Sophie Gonzales, Becky Albertalli, Sarah Rees Brennan, Alexis Hall, Jennifer Weiner, and others, as well as the marketing campaign for Amazon Studio's highly-anticipated movie adaptation, “Red White & Royal Blue.” Her graphic novel debut, MANU FACES THE MUSIC, is in development with Oni Press, with her first illustrated adult historical fiction novel WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON set to debut with Erewhon Books in 2025.  Connect with Venessa on: Instagram or her website. And support her work via Patreon and Etsy. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our inbox by emailing wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com  More about Heather via her website and connect with her on LinkedIn, YouTube, and BlueSky. Listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Venessa dreamed of being an animator as a child and fell in love with sequential art Sequential artist is the fancy term for comic art One of the original viral “fan artists,” Venesssa never lost sight of her passion even when working in voiceover and marketing for The Federal Government When her day job got a little too heavy, Venessa would retreat to a novel for pleasure and create sketches from those works. A random share on Twitter turned viral and catapulted Venessa to the core of fandom love. Much of Venessa's artwork is driven by the desire to get books she loves in front of a larger audience. She has always worked to support BIPOC and LGBTQ authors and help raise awareness for their work. Venessa's art is mostly digital art because it's fast and doesn't take a lot of expensive resources but she begins with pencil and paper sketches. Eventually, it became impossible to have a day job and make art professionally. She chose her own graphic novel and we're all so glad she did. Be the ladder - Venessa loves helping other artists to value themselves and fight for their fair share, especially in the face of AI art. We love Venessa's approach to “failure” She believes in a “Bless your mistakes” approach to life. In the episode, we talk about emotional deficit - what it is and how to deal with it. There is NO wasted time - ever. All of Venessa's past experiences are showing up in her own work and she's wildly grateful for all of her experiences. It wasn't until Venessa was in her 30s that she began to untangle her identity and embrace her Queer identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did Jennifer Weiner learn from Toni Morrison? Where did her research for her latest novel take her? Find out in this week's episode of the Writing Table. Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen books, including That Summer, Big Summer, Mrs. Everything, In Her Shoes, Good in Bed, and a memoir in essays, Hungry Heart. She has appeared on many national television programs, including the Today show and Good Morning America, and her work has been published in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, among other newspapers and magazines. Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Her latest novel is The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits. Learn more at: JenniferWeiner.com. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode, Masie & Stuart return to the aisles of 2000's feminine cinema with the 2005 film adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's sibling drama novel In Her Shoes. Perusing the film's selection of pairs, our hosts discover a shockingly compelling family melodrama that thoughtfully tackles themes of mental illness and generational trauma in a way uncommon for other films of its era. Listen as our hosts discuss the film's compelling central sibling relationship as well as its weird 2000's beauty standards and portrayal of Toni Collette's character.   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema_bones Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd and Cinema-Bones on Tumblr for podcast updates.   Additional Reading/Sources: In Her Shoes - Screen Queens Retrospective Curtis Hanson NPR Interview

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the contact button. We will be on a much needed hiatus for the entire month of June and a smidge into July. You will get replays of some of our book recommendation episodes from last year, but toward the end of June, we may have a remix episode where we catch up with a former guest. This last episode of Season 10 is about a very important topic. Although May is almost over, it isn't too late to recognize books for Mental Health Awareness month. Carrie and I both know and appreciate that mental health is part of total health. Your brain is a really big, extremely powerful, exceedingly important part of your body. If it ain't happy, no other part of you is happy either. It's no different than your kidneys or heart not performing their best. This week we give you some book recommendations, both fiction and nonfiction, that highlight mental health or bring some exposure to mental health issues. Books Mentioned in This Episode: 1- Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond by Henry Winkler 2- Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley 3- Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley 4- And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps - A 5 star read recommended by fellow book lover Cassie Sanders @allroadsleadtoausten 5- Starfish by Lisa Fipps 6- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb 7- The Professor and the Madman: a Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester 8- The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O' Sullivan 9- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson 10- Wesley Yorstad Goes Outside by Stephanie Hunter 11- All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner 12- Homer and Langley by EL Doctorow 13- The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein 14- The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 15- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 16- Sylvia Plath: A Biography by Linda Wagner-Martin 17- Anne Sexton: A Biography by Diane Wood Middlebrook 18- The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower 19- The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum 20- Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac by Jeremy Hance 21- The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett 22- Jingo by Terry Pratchett 23- Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett 24- Mort by Terry Pratchett 25- Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Shows/podcasts mentioned— 1- Barry (HBO, 2018 - 2023) 2- Reservation Dogs (Hulu, 2021 - 2023) 3- Good Omens (Amazon Prime, 2019 - present) 4- Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch - podcast

When Nora was a first-time author, she attended a big publishing party that caused a lot of anxiety. But at one point in the party, Nora saw a familiar (to her) face that put her at ease. _ If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, you know that not *everything* is going to be okay. In fact, many things aren't okay and never will be! But instead of falling into the pit of despair, we're bringing you a little OK for your day. Every weekday, we'll bring you one okay thing to help you start, end or endure your day with the opposite of a doom scroll. Created and hosted by Nora McInerny. Find Nora's weekly newsletter here. _ Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO@feelingsand.co. _ The IGTBO team is Nora McInerny, Claire McInerny, Marcel Malekebu, Amanda Romani Grace Barry and Michelle Plantan. _ The transcript for this episode can be found here. Find all our shows and our store at www.feelingsand.co.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking back at Jennifer Weiner who joined Michael to discuss her book "In Her Shoes." The book tells the story of two women with nothing in common but a childhood tragedy, shared DNA, and the same size feet. The two are about to learn that their family is more different than they ever imagined, and that they're more alike than they'd ever believe. Original air date 2002. The book was published September 17th 2002.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner returns to the podcast to discuss THE BIGFOOT QUEEN, her charming middle-grade trilogy about friendship, adventure, and celebrating your true self. Jennifer reveals the project's origins and then describes her approach to crafting a story that resonates with young readers while addressing deeper societal issues. She delves into the complexities of adolescence, identity, authenticity, and relationships. Then, she gives us a glimpse of her upcoming adult novel, teasing themes of sisterhood, music, and societal prejudices.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3SSyhD5Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venessa Vida Kelley is a Washington, DC-based author, illustrator, and sequential artist. Her work focuses on magical realism, fantasy, and culturally diverse romance. Venessa has been featured alongside the works of such authors as Casey McQuiston, TJ Klune, Everina Maxwell, Sophie Gonzales, Becky Albertalli, Sarah Rees Brennan, Alexis Hall, Jennifer Weiner, and others, as well as the marketing campaign for Amazon Studio's highly-anticipated movie adaptation, “Red White & Royal Blue.” Her graphic novel debut, MANU FACES THE MUSIC, is in development with Oni Press, with her first illustrated adult historical fiction novel WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON set to debut with Erewhon Books in 2025.  Connect with Venessa on: Instagram or herWebsite. And support her work via Patreon and Etsy. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Venessa dreamed of being an animator as a child and fell in love with sequential art Sequential artist is the fancy term for comic art One of the original viral “fan artists,” Venesssa never lost sight of her passion even when working in voiceover and marketing for The Federal Government When her day job got a little too heavy, Venessa would retreat to a novel for pleasure and create sketches from those works. A random share on Twitter turned viral and catapulted Venessa to the core of fandom love. Much of Venessa's artwork is driven by the desire to get books she loves in front of a larger audience. She has always worked to support BIPOC and LGBTQ authors and help raise awareness for their work. Venessa's art is mostly digital art because it's fast and doesn't take a lot of expensive resources but she begins with pencil and paper sketches. Eventually, it became impossible to have a day job and make art professionally. She chose her own graphic novel and we're all so glad she did. Be the ladder - Venessa loves helping other artists to value themselves and fight for their fair share, especially in the face of AI art. We love Venessa's approach to “failure” She believes in a “Bless your mistakes” approach to life. In the episode, we talk about emotional deficit - what it is and how to deal with it. There is NO wasted time - ever. All of Venessa's past experiences are showing up in her own work and she's wildly grateful for all of her experiences. It wasn't until Venessa was in her 30s that she began to untangle her identity and embrace her Queer identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first podcast from PAW's new Book Club, where Princeton alumni read a book together and send PAW their questions for the author. We received some terrific questions for our very first author, Jennifer Weiner, Class of '91, about her latest novel, “The Breakaway.” Jennifer is a prolific writer and frequent topper of bestseller lists. “The Breakaway” hit shelves this summer, and it impressed us at PAW by pulling readers breezily into a story about a bicycling trip led by protagonist Abby Stern, and then layering in thought-provoking and, frankly, controversial themes. PAW Book Club is proud to be sponsored by the Princeton University Store. Missed this read? Join us for the next one, Michael Lewis '82's latest book, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.” Sign up at bit.ly/paw-book-club.

Please welcome to the podcast the hilariously entertaining and #1 best-selling author of In Her Shoes, Mrs. Everything, and The Summer Place, Jennifer Weiner! This is one juicy episode of literary gossip with so many laugh-out-loud moments. Jen takes us through her two decades in the book business, from her debut Good in Bed to her latest, The Breakaway. We dive into mothers and daughters, biking and "yogging," commercial fiction vs. literary fiction, as well as tall tales from Elin and Jen's old flings, worst book tour stories, and their least and most favorite parts of their job as writers. *Warning, the three get carried away and this episode has some explicit language that could offend listeners.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Looms - limited time, 15% off with code BOOKS15Bar YoshiRead With JennaJennifer Weiner Reading List:Good in Bed by Jennifer WeinerIn Her Shoes by Jennifer WeinerMrs. Everything by Jennifer WeinerThe Breakaway by Jennifer WeinerWhat else are we reading in this episode:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensSwan Song by Elin HilderbrandFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Hank Williams Jr. gets married in his mother's hometown of Banks, Alabama. We share the latest on Bocephus' nuptials with Brandi. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short details his Facebook usage and run-ins with Mr. Zuckerberg's company. The U.S. already has endured 23 severe weather events in 2023, an all-time high. We reminisce on the 1990s "Dirty Bird" Atlanta Falcons teams. And, Louisiana-born novelist Jennifer Weiner's new book, "The Breakaway," is No. 5 on the New York Times' best-sellers list for fiction.

Abby Stern is very much looking forward to leading a biking trip from NYC to Niagara Falls – until her mom, an old one-night-stand, and some uneasy memories are added to the mix. In Jennifer Weiner's new novel, The Breakaway, that two-week trip becomes filled with tension: sexual, political, and familial. Weiner tells NPR's Juana Summers how different women manage their mothers' expectations, and how she learned to see "almond moms" quite differently while writing this novel.

Jennifer Weiner is the no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen ''funny, fanciful, extremely poignant'' (The Boston Globe) novels, including That Summer, Mrs. Everything, Who Do You Love, All Fall Down, In Her Shoes, and Good in Bed. She is also the writer of two young adult books about a tiny Bigfoot and an essay collection titled Hungry Heart, an intimate and honest meditation on yearning, fulfillment, and her many identities. Her other work has been published in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications. In The Breakaway, Weiner tells the story of Abby Stern, a woman who finds empowerment during a group bike trip from New York City to Niagara Falls. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 8/30/2023)

A Book Cougars first: we interview a writing duo! In our Author Spotlight segment, we talk with Alli Frank and Asha Youmans about their new novel THE BETTER HALF, how they started writing together, their path to publication, and their writing process. Spoiler: matching pajamas! Some episode highlights: We both read Ann Petry's powerful 1946 novel, THE STREET, for the Vintage Book Club (hosted by Book Club on the Go at Red Heat Tavern in South Windsor). This story about a struggling single mother in 1940s Harlem seems as relevant as ever and generated great discussion. We recommend the audio version narrated by Danielle Deadwyler. Emily read a novel about two women friends by Edgar Award-winning novelist Erin Flanagan. If you like twisty and dark stories about people who are not what they seem, COME WITH ME (out 8/22) is for you. She also enjoyed Jennifer Weiner's forthcoming beach read, THE BREAKAWAY (out 8/29), about a fat-positive protagonist who leads a bike tour. Emily also crossed off another square on her Scarlet Summer Bingo Card by reading/listening to WE RIDE UPON THE STICKS by Quan Barry, a story set in Danvers, MA with lots of 1980s love. Chris ripped through Laura Sims' new novel, HOW CAN I HELP YOU, a psychological mystery/thriller/suspense novel set in a small town library that revolves around two women who become obsessed with one another for very different reasons. Teaser: there's more than a nod to Shirley Jackson. And while waiting out a thunderstorm at the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook, Chris read WHAT DID IT TAKE? a short biography by Whitney McKendree Moore about Anna Louise James. James, a fascinating woman in her own right, was Ann Petry's aunt. We recap our Biblio Adventure at the Grolier Club in NYC where we did some archival research (Emily is hooked!) and also had a browse at McNally Jackson Books at Rockefeller Center. On Wednesday, August 2nd, we're heading to Porter Square Books in Cambridge, MA to see Laura Sims and Paul Tremblay in conversation. Come join us!

Indy reviews Summer of Soul, the documentary by Questlove that recounts the influential but largely forgotten 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, Samantha suggests Jennifer Weiner's That Summer as your next summer beach read, and then we preview next week's big watch: The Talented Mr. Ripley! Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) is a 2021 American independent documentary film about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in his directorial debut.[5] It had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2021, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the documentary categories. It had a limited theatrical release in the U.S. by Searchlight Pictures on June 25, 2021, before expanding and being released for streaming on Hulu the next weekend. That Summer by Jennifer Weiner: Daisy Shoemaker can't sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs, she should be content. But her teenage daughter can be a handful; her husband can be distant, her work can feel trivial, and she has lots of acquaintances, but no real friends. Still, Daisy knows she's got it good. So why is she up all night? I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa

#AuthorInterview #ChrisLincoln #TheFunnyMoon #BookChat #LiteraryRomp #MarriageChallenges #SelfDiscovery #NewAgeMagic #ComedyNovel #RomanticComedy #MidlifeAwakening #HilariousRead #BookLovers #mustreadbook  Welcome to Storycomic Presents! In Episode 282, host Barney Smith of storycomic.com sits down with Chris Lincoln, the nationally acclaimed and Clio Award-winning author, to discuss his latest book, "The Funny Moon." Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of Claire, a massage therapist with a unique gift, and Wally, a burnt-out adman on a quest for literary glory. Discover how their rocky marriage, personal journeys, and unexpected encounters lead to laughter, insight, and a shot at second chances. With a touch of New Age magic, "The Funny Moon" is a must-read for fans of Elinor Lipman and Jennifer Weiner. Don't miss this hilarious and heartfelt interview with Chris Lincoln, where we explore the joys and challenges of relationships, self-discovery, and finding true fulfillment. Visit Chris Lincoln's website at https://www.chrislincoln.net/ to learn more about his incredible work. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid.  See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Follow us:  Curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com  Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/

In today's episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live, we dive into the fascinating world of book coaching with Abigail K. Perry (@abigailkperry)! We chat about the role of book coaches, the perks of working with them, and uncover some valuable insights for aspiring authors and book lovers. Plus, Abigail shares her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What a book coach is and their role in the writing / publishing process. Industry gaps in publishing that create a demand for independent book coaches. How book coaching differs from traditional editing or writing guidance. The benefits of working with a book coach for aspiring authors. The importance of reading broadly and understanding yourself as a writer and a reader. How a book coach helps authors improve their craft and storytelling. The importance of understanding the key components of writing and expectations by genre. How a Book Coach supports the author through finding an agent through query letters. The variety of services and expertise a book coach can offer. How much a Book Coach costs. Abigail's Book Recommendations [35:16] Two OLD Books She Loves Legendborn by Tracy Deonn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:46] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:47] Other Books Mentioned: The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [36:31] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [40:33] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [40:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:54] The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:10] Other Books Mentioned: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [42:04] A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman [43:35] One Book She DIDN'T Love Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01] NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Banyan Moon by Thao Thai (June 27, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:23] Other Books Mentioned: Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner [52:51] Last 5-Star Book Abigail Read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:04] Other Links Lit Match Podcast | First Chapters: Lessons in Chemistry (with Sarah Dickinson)

When Jamie Nabozny reached middle school, several of his classmates began bullying him for being gay. They called him names. They spat on him. They tripped him in the halls. Jamie and his parents asked Ashland Middle School Principal Mary Podlesny to discipline Jamie's tormentors, but she didn't do shit. Naturally, the bullies became emboldened. When Jamie went to high school, the bullying and harassment worsened. He endured verbal and physical attacks. Once again, Jamie and his parents went through the proper channels. They met with Ashland High School Principal William Davis and Assistant Principal Thomas Blauert to ask that they hold the bullies accountable. They didn't do shit, either. Nothing moved the administrators to action – not when Jamie was assaulted, not when he was beaten to the point of needing hospitalization, and not even the multiple times he attempted to die by suicide. Years later, after Jamie had time to reflect on what he'd endured, he decided to sue. Then Brandi tells us about a double murder that shocked the community of Napa, California. On the evening of October 31, 2004, three roommates were at home, settling into bed. The young women were all in their 20s, and all active in their careers. Lauren Meanza was a volleyball coach. Adriane Insogna was a civil engineer. Leslie Mazzara worked in public relations. That night, a man broke into the little home the three women shared. He climbed the stairs and attacked Adriane and Leslie. Lauren, whose room was on the first floor, managed to escape. She hid in the backyard and watched the man escape. In the darkness, she couldn't be sure who he was.   And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: The documentary, “Bullied: A student, a school, and a case that made history”  The book, “From the closet to the courtroom: five LGBT rights lawsuits that have changed our nation,” by Carlos Ball “The ballad of dad and papi,” by Chris Tarbox for Lavender Magazine “Mother recounts gay-bashing of her son,” Associated Press “He taught his school a lesson,” by John Tanasychuk for the Detroit Free Press “A stand for human worth,” by Clifford Rothman for the Los Angeles Times “The pain of growing up gay,” by Jennifer Weiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer “School to pay gay man $900,000,” Associated Press “Nabozny v. Podlesny,” caselaw.findlaw.com “Jamie Nabozny: Bullied,” by Team TVS on YouTube “Fighting anti-gay abuse in schools: The opening appellate brief of plaintiff Jamie Nabozny in Nabozny V. Podlesny,” by Patricia M. Logue and Davis S. Buckle for the Michigan Journal of Gender and Law In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Nightmare in Napa” episode 48 Hours “Eric Copple” episode Snapped “Good as Gold” episode Forensic Files “The 2004 Napa Halloween Murders” by Lori Johnston, Medium “Sole Survivor of Napa Killings Speaks” ABC News “Cathy Harrington” theforgivenessproject.com YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 40+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

In conversation with Jennifer Weiner Acclaimed for their explorations of marital fidelity, friendship, and the difficulties of connecting in modern life, Sadeqa Johnson's novels include And Then There Was Me, Second House from the Corner, and Yellow Wife, the harrowing tale of an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in one of the Antebellum South's most infamous slave jails. A Kimbilio Fellow, former board member of the James River Writers, and a Tall Poppy Writer, she is the recipient of the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Award, and the USA Best Book Award for best fiction, among other honors. In The House of Eve, Johnson follows two 1950s-era young Black women whose lives collide amidst taboo love affairs, ambition, and pregnancy. ''One of the biggest names in popular fiction'' (USA Today), Jennifer Weiner is the beloved number-one New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels-including Good in Bed, All Fall Down, Mrs. Everything, and In Her Shoes. She is also the writer of two YA books about a diminutive Bigfoot and an essay collection titled Hungry Heart, an intimate and honest meditation on yearning, fulfillment, and her many identities.  (recorded 2/9/2023)

This week we're talking about all things freelancing. We share when, why & how we made the decision to go freelance, what our work entails, and if we ever see ourselves going back to a full-time job. We also answer YOUR questions about freelance life including how much experience you need, how to find clients, and how we structure our schedules and stay motivated.    We also get into all the money stuff: from how to set and negotiate your rates, the good, the bad, and the ugly of payment timing, how we save for taxes, how we deal with health insurance, and what we're doing for retirement planning.   Curious about Oliva's Zero to Freelance Course and How to Pitch guide? Use code BADONPAPER for 60% off her offerings which you can learn more about here! (She'll be shutting it down on October 1, 2022!)   Obsessions  Becca: Ceramic cosmetic scooper stick (here's something similar on Amazon) A bonus thing we discussed today was Bug Bite Thing   Everything we read this week! Olivia: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Becca: The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner   August's Book Club Pick: You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akweake Emezi   Sponsors: Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/BOP and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Honeylove - Get 20% off your second item, PLUS an ADDITIONAL 10% off at Honeylove.com, with code BADONPAPER   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

We're taking body diversity in books with Jennifer Weiner, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen books, including That Summer, Big Summer, Mrs. Everything, Good in Bed, and an essay collection, Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing.    Jennifer talks about her journey to becoming a best-selling author, what motivated her to feature women with different body types in her books, and the process of getting a visibly plus-size woman on book covers. We also ask Jennifer about how she decides what to write about, her newest book The Summer Place, and writing a book set in the time of COVID.   Jennifer also shares her favorite Philly bookstores and her favorite recent reads.    You can find Jennifer at @jenniferweinerwrites on Instagram, @jenweinerwrites on Tik Tok, Jennifer Weiner on Facebook, jenniferweiner.com, and get a signed copy of her books at Head House Books in Philadelphia    Books Jennifer loves right now: When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi  American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld   Obsessions Becca: Anthropologie bracelet stack: Colorful Chicklet Bracelet, Pearly Heart Bracelet, and Colorful Tennis Bracelet  Olivia: The Ghost Ship That Didn't Carry Us by Cheryl Strayed, Dear Sugar Column   Some bonus things we talked about this week include Olivia's Mango Cucumber salad by What's Gaby Cooking and a Smashed Pickle Salad recipe from NYT cooking we both want to make ASAP.    What we read this week! Becca: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (out Sept 6!) The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner Olivia: The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner, The Measure by Nikki Erlick   This Month's Book Club Pick: You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi    Sponsors: Better Help - get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/badonpaper   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

“The Liz Taylor Ring is a gorgeously written multigenerational novel, tracing the path of a diamond ring across decades, through the ups and down in the lives of one family. Brenda Janowitz beautifully weaves stories of love, of motherhood, and of the unbreakable bonds between siblings. I absolutely devoured this dazzling book!” - Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools Picked as one of the “must read” picks for 2022 by everyone from Town and Country magazine to Katie Couric Media, Brenda's latest amusing romp is part love story, part family saga. Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and today on Binge Reading Brenda talks about building a mystery and a family story across generations, built around a famous memento like the ring Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor, or Grace Kelly's wedding dress. Beach Reads Books Giveaway  We've got our usual book giveaway. This week it's Best Beach Reads. You can find the link to download those on the show notes for this episode at www.thejoysofbingereading.com. OR HERE https://books.bookfunnel.com/pka-beach-read-mysteries/17c2mks8na DOWNLOAD BEST BEACH READS If you'd like to get a weekly prompt when episodes are posted, you can join our weekly newsletter and have all the links in one place. Links in this episode: The Elizabeth Taylor Ring (formerly known as the Krupp Diamond):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor_Diamond Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Taylor:  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/02/princess-margaret-elizabeth-taylor-hollywood Elizabeth Taylor's double eyelashes:  https://www.news18.com/news/india/elizabeth-taylor-born-with-two-sets-of-eyelashes-364781.html Lesson in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58065033-lessons-in-chemistry The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58532615-the-summer-place Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close:  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58537243-marrying-the-ketchups Mustique Island by Sarah McCoy:  https://www.amazon.com/Mustique-Island-Novel-Sarah-McCoy/dp/0063252201 Where to find Brenda Janowitz: Website:  www.brendajanowitz.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BrendaJanowitz/Email:  brendajanowitz@gmail.comInstagram:  @brendajanowitzwriter What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to the show notes in The Joys of Binge Reading.com for important mentions. Introducing author Brenda Janowitz Jenny Wheeler: Welcome to the show, Brenda. It's fantastic to have you with us. Author Brenda Janowitz Brenda Janowitz: Thank you so much for having me. I'm thrilled to be here. Jenny Wheeler: Your latest book, The Liz Taylor Ring, has got a wonderful title for starters, but it's your seventh novel and it's received a great series of accolades. It's been welcomed by many publications people would listen to. It was one of Town and Country's best books for February, the Katie Couric people thought it was one of the best books of 2022 and Pop Sugar's most anticipated reads of 2022. Did that give you a bit of a lift to start? Brenda Janowitz: My goodness yes. It was so incredibly exciting. Certainly by book seven, you think you'd be used to it and everything would be old hat, but it feels like with every book you're starting fresh and you're starting over, so it's always a miracle when anyone likes your book. It feels like, okay, it's not terrible. We've got something here. Jenny Wheeler: I know you've had a lot of success in the past, but would you consider that this was almost a breakthrough book for you? Is it that good? Brenda Janowitz: I do think each book is reaching a little higher for me. The Grace Kelly Dress was a breakout for me because I was on one path and The Grace Kelly Dress put me out there a little more. Certainly with the follow up being The Liz Taylor Ring,

In continuing our Get Lit celebration, we welcome Tony Award winner Sutton Foster to the party! Foster read the audiobook of The Summer Place, and is currently starring in "The Music Man" on Broadway opposite Hugh Jackman. She joins us, and Jennifer Weiner, to discuss both projects.

Get Lit with All Of It is on the radio this summer! This month, we've been reading, The Summer Place, by bestselling author Jennifer Weiner. The novel tells the story of a family full of secrets... secrets that are forced to the surface when 22-year-old Ruby decides to get married to her pandemic boyfriend at the family's vacation home in Cape Cod. Jennifer Weiner joins us to discuss, and take calls from our readers!

The Fab Four are joined by blockbuster bestselling author and “the queen of fun, feisty summer reads” Jennifer Weiner. We hear about the origin story behind Jen's latest NYT bestselling novel THE SUMMER PLACE, the themes of motherhood and secrets in the book, and the Cape Cod setting. We also hear about how Jen found her own voice as a writer, her writing process, her activism on behald of body positivty and recognition for women authors, and her decision to travel her book tour by bicycle. On the after show we meet Mateo Askaripour who tells us all about his debut novel BLACK BUCK, his inspirations, the blend of fact and fiction in his work, how he devised the novel's structure, and what he's working on next.

Summer is here and the library is full of possibilities! Listen into to this episode to hear all that the library has to offer residents of all ages.  We'll also catch you up on the new library project and make recommendations for your next beach read! Have a great summer tiny town!   Amy's Recommendations: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Day Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Bonnie's Beach Reads Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones JoAnn's Beach Read That Summer by Jennifer Weiner  

Paul and Erin review two films from late-bloomer director Curtis Hanson: the 2000 Michael Chabon adaptation WONDER BOYS, and the 2005 Jennifer Weiner adaptation IN HER SHOES. Plus: our quick takes on THE NORTHMAN, CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS, THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE, DUAL and HATCHING. 

Why would a bestselling novelist put a stick of butter in her bra—and who notices when she does? These questions and more are answered when the Queen of the Beach read Jennifer Weiner returns to the podcast. Her latest novel, THE SUMMER PLACE takes readers back to Cape Cod and delivers what we always expect in the pages of her novels: complex, intriguing characters who you care about and root for, and a plot that will deliver surprises. THE SUMMER PLACE is a family drama that plays out through the pandemic- where relationships are shared by the pressure cooker environment of living and working together all the time all the days. Jennifer talks to Olivia about the personal moments which inspired some of the story, reflecting on the following year since the loss of her mother, and the female characters who bear her incredible characteristics. THE SUMMER PLACE is available in hardcover from Atria Books. The Simon & Schuster audiobook is narrated by Sutton Foster. For more on the author visit http://www.jenniferweiner.com/

Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen books, including That Summer, Big Summer, Mrs. Everything, In Her Shoes, Good in Bed, and a memoir in essays, Hungry Heart. She has appeared on many national television programs, including the Today show and Good Morning America, and her work has been published in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, among other newspapers and magazines. Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.Intro roll for WTPC

Olivia's Book Club Podcast has survived its first year! The podcast launched on May 17, 2021 with three episodes featuring novelists Kristin Hannah, Donna Freitas, and Jennifer Weiner, and book recommendations from Margaret Stewart. This week, the podcast looks back at a few past conversations with writers whose books are now beach-bag ready in paperback. Don't pack for your Memorial Day weekend without listening to these book recommendations! Debut novelists Zakiya Dalila Harris (THE OTHER BLACK GIRL,) Ashley Audrain (THE PUSH,) and T.J. Newman (FALLING) share their journeys to publishing a buzz-worthy book. Boss of the bestseller list Colleen Hoover (REMINDERS OF HIM, IT ENDS WITH US) talks to Olivia about her previous career in social work and her non-profit The Bookworm Box. Historical fiction favorites Kristin Harmel (THE FOREST OF VANISHING STARS,) JoJo Moyes (THE GIVER OF STARS) and Kristin Hannah (THE FOUR WINDS) talk about the research that goes into these novels, and the ways plot and characters can transform from draft to draft. If these authors have piqued your interest, there is much more to each conversation. Just search for the author by name in the Olivia's Book Club podcast library for more book talk.

Nicole and Gayle give their May and June new book releases for summer reads. They announce the March Madness winner of this year, you'll be surprised. Listen to the episode to get inspired on what's being released soon so you can grab the book for your summer vacation! The next episode will cover July's new releases. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Like A House On Fire by Lauren McBrayer | https://amzn.to/3KO6Lj1 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593331828 (Bookshop) Eventide by Kent Haruf | https://amzn.to/3G0liHj (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780375725760 (Bookshop) Out Of The Corner by Jennifer Grey | https://amzn.to/3sNeSGd (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593356708 (Bookshop) Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | https://amzn.to/3G89oLF (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780063072053 (Bookshop) The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | https://amzn.to/3iEoXAQ (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984880598 (Bookshop) The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | https://amzn.to/3lcMed7 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250125903 (Bookshop) Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | https://amzn.to/3MxOlVl (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593318935 (Bookshop) The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501133572 (Bookshop) It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250278074 (Bookshop) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | https://amzn.to/3MtQ7GQ (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525539001 (Bookshop) These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany | https://amzn.to/3MCU8Jm (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781538709306 (Bookshop) The Shore by Katie Runde | https://amzn.to/3wvwOYo (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982180171 (Bookshop) The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand | https://amzn.to/39B6p26 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780316258678 (Bookshop) Nuclear Family by Joseph Han | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982180171 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781640094864 (Bookshop) Blood Orange Night: My Journey to the Edge of Madness by Melissa Bond | https://amzn.to/3wuawGe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982188276 (Bookshop) Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen | https://amzn.to/39ybmsy (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780063119543 (Bookshop) Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky | https://amzn.to/3MxPUT0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593320884 (Bookshop) Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering | https://amzn.to/3Px1m37 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250271396 (Bookshop) So Happy For You by Celia Lasky | https://amzn.to/3NoMySl (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781335426901 (Bookshop) Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593607848 (Bookshop) The Long Answer by Anna Hogeland | https://amzn.to/3My7c2y (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593418130 (Bookshop) Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta | https://amzn.to/386tSYe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501144066 (Bookshop) Flying Solo by Linda Holmes | https://amzn.to/3yhsPQr (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525619277 (Bookshop) Horse by Geraldine Brooks | https://amzn.to/3z4476z (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780399562969 (Bookshop) The Catch by Alison Fairbrother | https://amzn.to/3G0ZBH7 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593134290 (Bookshop)

Stories we can't get enough of: TCM and HBO Max have a great new fashion show called Follow The Thread! The show follows the fashion thread of 60 different movies. Designer Bob Mackie Says Letting Kim Kardashian Wear Marilyn Monroe's Dress Was "a Big Mistake” LOJ Book Club: The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner. Jennifer joins the show to talk about her amazing new book, The Summer Place. Leonardo DiCaprio appears to comfort Camila Morrone on the beach

In a little catch-up, Abby discusses Lizzo's Big Grrrls, Roe v. Wade, and where to get tickets to the More Than Tracy Turnblad show. Then she is joined by Jennifer Weiner, bestselling author of 16 novels, including The Summer Place which came out last week! They talk book cover trends, Carnie Wilson, diet culture, growing up without a TV, school weigh-ins, finding your style in a larger body, and adapting books for the screen.*This episode contains a brief mention of suicide when Jen discusses the book "Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York"! Skip forward a couple minutes at 42:23 and you'll be able to avoid it.Reserve tickets here for  More Than Tracy Turnblad at Don't Tell Mama on June 10th and June 11th!Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Jen's Website: http://www.jenniferweiner.com/Buy The Summer Place: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Summer-Place/Jennifer-Weiner/9781501133572Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferweinerwrites/Jen's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenweinerwrites?lang=enJen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferweinerAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

“I was thinking about caretaking. And I was thinking about mothers because I lost my mom last year, but just the places that feel familiar and how they almost become characters in our heads. Like when I think about the house where I grew up, and I can remember it so specifically right down to the way like the closet smelled or when I think about all the time I spent in Cape Cod, the way the sand on the beach feels at low tide or the way the wind sounds when it's late at night.” Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner (Mrs. Everything and That Summer, among others) joins us on the show to take us behind the scenes of her newest novel, The Summer Place, and talk about love and loss, family and home, motherhood, money and much more with B&N's Marie Cummings. And we end the show with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Margie and Marc.   Featured Book:  The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner   This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Marie Cummings and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (and occasional Saturdays)   A full transcript of this episode is available here.

Hey Should-Heads! We're discussing one of our favorite authors today and doing a deep dive into Jennifer Weiner and her backlist. We've all read her for years and we discuss our favorites, when we started reading her and, of course, where you should start if you haven't read her already. (There's no bad option there.)Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450  Links Mentioned:Our Big Summer episode: https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/3821771-you-should-read-big-summer The SNL skit Kelly is watching instead of reading:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kQxVwYwrME Currently Reading:Julia: One Italian Summer (Rebecca Serle)Kelly: book slumpRachael: The Two Towers (JRR Tolkein), Daughter of the Forest (Juliet Marillier) and Wow, No Thank You (Samantha Irby)Recent Acquisitions: Julia: Anybody Out There (Marian Keyes), I'm Just a Person (Tig Notaro), Book Lovers (Emily Henry), and A Lady For a Duke (Alexis Hall)Kelly: Castle on Sunset (Shawn Levy), Book Lovers (Emily Henry), A Lady For a Duke (Alexis Hall) and Children on the Hill (Jennifer McMahon)Rachael: The Dutch House (Ann Patchett), The Mothers (Brit Bennett), Less (Andrew Sean Greer), Book Lovers (Emily Henry), Lady For a Duke (Alexis Hall) and The Other Mother (Rachel Harper)Our Recommendations:Julia: Mrs. Everything, That Summer and All Fall DownKelly: In Her Shoes, Hungry Heart and Best Friends ForeverRachael: Good in Bed, Little Earthquakes and Fly Away HomeFollow What You Should Read:Twitter:                 @wysr_podcastInstagram:                 @wysr_podcast

On today's episode, Emma is joined by Jennifer Weiner to discuss her new book, The Summer Place.  Jennifer discusses the conclusion of her summer book series, lobster cobb salad, how the pandemic changed everything, motherhood, and Sutton Foster!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss body image, aging, the patriarchy and her new novel “The Summer Place.”

A big welcome back to JESS MONTGOMERY! We have a lovely chat about the new entry in her Kinship Series, THE ECHOES: A Novel. Emily and Chris are both currently reading DEATH ON THE NILE by Agatha Christie for a buddy read with Our Mystery Man, John Valeri. Stayed tuned for our conversation with John about the novel and the new movie adaptation coming up on episode 155. The big news in our lives is that we FINALLY got to head back to Manhattan for some BIBLIO-ADVENTURING with Aunt Ellen! It was so good to be back in the city that we love after a two-year pandemic-induced separation. We got our library cards renewed at the NYPL, walked to the Morgan Library & Museum to see their GWENDOLYN BROOKS exhibit, walked through Central Park for lunch, and then on to the NY Historical Society Museum & Library to see their exhibit, PICTURE THE DREAM: THE STORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT THROUGH CHILDREN'S BOOKS. A bonus surprise was walking through the ROBERT CARO exhibit showcasing his writing process. After that, we walked some more to check out a new-to-us bookstore, WESTSIDER RARE & USED BOOKS. What a day! In our Just Read segment, Emily talks about HUNGRY HEART: ADVENTURES IN LIFE, LOVE, AND WRITING by Jennifer Weiner, PEARL by Tabitha King, and TRUE BIZ by Sara Nović. Chris read THE CHILDREN ON THE HILL by Jennifer McMahon, and three picture books: I AM AN AMERICAN: THE WONG KIM ARK STORY by Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin, and Julia Kuo; OSNAT AND HER DOVE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE WORLD'S FIRST FEMALE RABBI by Sigal Samuel and Vali Mintzi; WE ARE STILL HERE: NATIVE AMERICAN TRUTHS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac. We also buddy read MAUD MARTHA by Gwendolyn Brooks, a novel we both highly recommend if you can find it! It is out of print but there is a new edition coming out in the UK in early May.

Abby Jimenez just may be the most interesting woman in the world! She's competed on the Food Network, is the owner of Nadia Cakes, a bakery that ships all across the country, and is a bestselling author (not to mention mom to pets who are very popular on social media.) She joins the podcast to talk about her new novel “Part of Your World,” which she describes as an “age gap, social gap romance” about Alexis Montgomery and Daniel Grant, a doctor and carpenter who meet-cute when she's driving through town and her car gets stuck in the mud. Abby shares specific advice with Olivia for aspiring novelists, talks about her bakery business, and shares which network offer to adapt this book for screen that she's already turned down. A Moment With Margaret: Beach reads that are top of the TBR for Margaret include Emily Giffin's “Meant To Be,” (May 31) and “A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons” (June 7) by Kate Khavari. Olivia and Margaret discuss enjoying Jennifer Weiner's new book, “The Summer Place” (May 10).

Emily and Chris were honored to have the opportunity to talk with author Amy Bloom about her new memoir, IN LOVE: A Memoir of Love and Loss about Amy and her husband Brian Ameche's love and his decision to end his life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Both Book Cougars are captivated by this beautifully written memoir about love, the agony of dealing with Alzheimer's, and choosing to end one's life in a society that has no viable options. We are currently doing a buddy read of MAUD MARTHA by Gwendolyn Brooks. We also have an upcoming buddy read in the works with Our Mystery Man, John Valeri. The three of us will discuss DEATH ON THE NILE by Agatha Christie and the new Kenneth Branagh movie adaptation. If you'd like to join us in either of these buddy reads, we have discussion threads on our Goodreads group page. Reminder that our next readalong is TWO OLD WOMEN: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival by Velma Wallis. Check out our show notes for a list of all the books, places, and dates mentioned in this episode: https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2022/episode153. Shoutouts! —The Children on the Hill, Jennifer McMahon (forthcoming April 26, 2022) —Hungry Heart, Jennifer Weiner (audio) —Miss Grief and Other Stories by Constance Fenimore Woolson, ed Anne Boyd Rioux —The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner (forthcoming May 10, 2022) —Stellaluna by Janell Cannon —Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins —Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho —The Murder of Mr. Wickham, Claudia Gray (forthcoming May 3, 2022) —Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh —Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky (forthcoming June 14, 2022) —The Wise Women by Gina Sorell —Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow —A Tiny Upward Shove by Melissa Chadburn —Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez —Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott —House of Books in Kent, CT

Bonus Episode! Ryan got to chat with the fantastic Kerri Maher about her new historical fiction novel, The Paris Bookseller! Kerri Maher Events The Paris Bookseller (audiobook) Follow Kerri Maher on Instagram Follow Kerri Maher on Twitter Follow Kerri Maher on Facebook Other Books Mentioned During This Episode Shakespeare and Company by Sylvia Beach Sylvia Beach and the Lost Generation by Noel Riley Fitch  A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway (audiobook) Ulysses by James Joyce (audiobook) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (audiobook) The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn (audiobook) The Guncle by Steven Rowley (audiobook) The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray (audiobook) Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner (audiobook) Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

It's the end of 2019, so we're looking back on some of our favorite guests from the year; José Andrés, Marin Alsop, Steve Earle, Jennifer Weiner, and Anthony Anderson.

Jennifer Weiner, author, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Luke Burbank, and Faith Salie.