Podcast appearances and mentions of kate quinn

In Ep. 194, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah head back to the year 2017 in the book world with this second annual special retrospective episode!  They share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. They also talk about how their own 2017 reading shook out, including their favorite 2017 releases.  Plus, a quick run-down of listener-submitted favorites!  This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR!   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news that was going on outside the book world. The book stories and trends that dominated 2017. How similar 2017 and 2025 are. The 2017 books that have had staying power.⁠ Was this as dismal a year in books as Sarah remembers? Sarah's and Catherine's personal 2017 reading stats.⁠ Listener-submitted favorites from 2017.⁠ Bookish Time Capsule (2017) [2:12] The World Beyond Books No books mentioned in this segment. The Book Industry Wonder by R. J. Palacio (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [9:59] Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:04] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[10:40] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:44] Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:08] My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:18] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:03] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:13] We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:23] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:46] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:48] The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:50] Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [14:57] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:03] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [15:04] Bookish Headlines and Trends Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:41] A Promised Land by Barack Obama (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:43] The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (2006) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:48] My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [23:04] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:31] Big Books and Award Winners of 2017 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:06] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:21] Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:27] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:48] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:09] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:39] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:23] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:40] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:31] Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:09] Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:51] Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:41] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:32] Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:38] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:09] The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:52] What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56] Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:21] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:45] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:04] The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth, 3) by N. K. Jemisin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:30]  Our Top Books of 2017 The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:46] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:20] Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:22] Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:02] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:16] Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolitio (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:23] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:36] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:38] Trophy Son by Douglas Brunt (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:48] White Fur by Jardine Libaire (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:05] Final Girls by Riley Sager (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:38] Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:44] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:46] Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:49] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:10] Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (1995) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:15] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:19] The Heirs by Susan Rieger (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:34] The Takedown by Corrie Wang (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:53] Feast of Sorrow by Crystal King (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:01] Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:09] Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [48:17] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:28] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:33] Listeners' Top Books of 2017 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:33] Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:51] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:03] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[50:07] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:13] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:15] The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:18] The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:24] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:25] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:27]

I'm joined by Kate Quinn and Emily Day, two full-time artists who turned their love of floral still life into a creative movement — Bloom Art Experiences.Born from a desire to make art more accessible, especially in regional Australia, Bloom was created to provide supportive, joyful and high-quality painting workshops for people of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a hobbyist, Bloom is about more than just painting — it's about connection, creative self-care, and finding joy in the process.

There are so many books that get published every year that there are bound to be ones that we didn't get to immediately, so today, we each picked a book published in 2024 that we meant to read but only got to it now. Books mentioned on this episode: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, No Rules Tonight by Hyun Sook Kim and Ryan Estrada, It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over by Anne De Marchen, and Youth Group by Jordan Morris, illustrated by Bowen McCurdy.

Co-hosts Dawn "Sam" Alden and Kimberly Rockwell discuss the works of author Kate Quinn and the women characters in her WW2 novels. Most based on actual women, these stories of spies, pilots, investigators, and drunks with dark secrets are compelling and fun reads. Join the discussion, and leave a comment if you have read these novels as well!Support the MMGA podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/34Circe

Marjorie (M.M.) DeLuca was born in England, studied at the University of London, then moved to Canada, where she studied Advanced Creative Writing with Pulitzer Prizewinner Dr. Carol Shields. She's the author of five self-published novels and four traditionally published historical and contemporary suspense novels: Amazon bestseller, THE PERFECT FAMILY MAN (Canelo 2021), Bookscan Top 100 bestseller, and Apple Books Top 100 bestseller, THE SECRET SISTER (Canelo 2021), critically acclaimed literary historical suspense, THE SAVAGE INSTINCT (Inkshares 2021). This book received starred reviews from Publishers' Weekly and Booklist as well as being one of Kate Quinn's monthly picks on Instagram. Her newest novel, THE NIGHT SIDE (psychological thriller), was published on December 5th 2023 by Severn House, a division of Canongate Books.She's appeared on author panels at Thrillerfest 2024, and Bouchercon 2024. She's also been featured on the following podcasts: The Thriller Zone, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Crime Writers Canada and Killing the Tea. When she's not writing, she's either traveling to get away from the snow in winter or golfing in the summer.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/marjoriedelucawriterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmdelucaauthor/Blue Sky Handle: https://bsky.app/profile/mmdeluca.bsky.socialThreads Handle: @mmdelucaauthorWebsite: https://www.marjoriedeluca.com *****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo

Narrator Jean Brassard joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss narrating Louise Penny's latest in the Three Pines series, THE GREY WOLF. It's a thrilling mystery and a new voice for a beloved series, and Brassard describes what it was like to step into the shoes of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. He discusses how his Quebecois background informed his performance and what he enjoyed the most about narrating this mystery named one of AudioFile's Best of 2024. Read AudioFile's review of THE GREY WOLF. Published by Macmillan Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks are: THE BRIAR CLUB by Kate Quinn, read by Saskia Maarleveld THE GREY WOLF by Louise Penny, read by Jean Brassard A NEST OF VIPERS by Harini Nagendra, read by Soneela Nankani THE SEQUEL by Jean Hanff Korelitz, read by Julia Whelan SHANGHAI by Joseph Kanon, read by Jonathan Davis YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME by Allison Brennan, read by Hillary Huber Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Jean Brassard photo by Steve Vaccariello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy some Liquid Sunshine, an apricot and grape wine from Munson Bridge Winery this week while I talk about my thoughts on The Alice Network by Kate QuinnSupport this podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dontreaddrunkKate Quinn WebpageKate Quinn | Author of Historical FictionMunson Bridge WineryMunson Bridge WineryEclair RecipeHomemade Eclairs with Pastry Cream - Sally's Baking AddictionGet 60 days of Everand Freehttps://www.scribd.com/g/9s1nq7Everandhttps://www.everand.comMedia RecommendationsJail Break: Love on the Run - NetflixUntold: The Murder of Air McNair - NetflixFind my sponsors: 1uptilsunup on @1uptilsunup on; TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTubeAvenue Coffee is on Facebook and at: www.avenue-coffeehouse.comFind me on Instagram @dontreaddrunk www.dontreaddrunk.buzzsprout.comdontreaddrunk@gmail.com    

Welcome to our episode with Kate Quinn & Emily Day, Bloom Art ExperiencesKate's Website @bloom_art_experiences on Instagram Kate's Facebook page Here's a guide to our conversation:1. The Bloom Workshop Experience -- Your workshops take place in some incredibly beautiful locations, like flower farms, wineries, and galleries. Could you describe how these unique settings shape the experience for participants? And how do you go about finding and collaborating with local producers and guest artists to make each workshop feel distinctive and immersive?2. The Origins of Bloom Art Experiences -- Kate and Emily, you both come from diverse professional backgrounds—Kate in social work and Emily in architecture. What inspired you to leave those paths and launch Bloom Art Experiences in 2022? How did your backgrounds contribute to the creation and unique approach of your workshops?3. Art for All Levels: Breaking Down Barriers -- One of the hallmarks of Bloom Art Experiences is that it's welcoming to both beginners and hobby painters. What are some techniques or teaching approaches you use to make art accessible and enjoyable for people with different levels of experience? And what's it like to see participants develop their skills and confidence over the course of a day?4. Going Digital with Bloom Online -- With the recent launch of Bloom Online, you've made it possible for people to enjoy your art experiences from anywhere. What was the process of adapting your in-person workshops to an online format like? And how does Bloom Online continue to capture the spirit of what you do in-person, even in a digital space?5. Building a Sustainable, Creative Business -- As artists and business owners, you're balancing both the creative and logistical sides of Bloom Art Experiences. Could you share some of the challenges and rewards of running a creative small business? And what advice would you give to other artists looking to diversify their income or transition from other careers into the art world?Thanks for Kate and Emily for the dynamic and insightful conversation, helping listeners gain a sense of the creativity, dedication, and community focus that make Bloom Art Experiences so unique.And thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee, where you can enjoy a 10% discount with code 'Creativity' at checkout. Visit Whitecloudcoffee.com for your next coffee order.

If you need a book to read, this is the episode for you. If you need a book to recommend, this is the episode for you. We got you covered either way. Add these to your list. Or, if you have read them, let us know what you thought. Jayme's Shelf: The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb   Sarah's Shelf: What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Our world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:The Offer by Neel Patel Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing ChanMelodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta LadiAs I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen PhamDim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen PhamDeepa, MD by Priya SwaminathanLook Under Me by Veera HiranandaniKill Your Darlings by Yuvashri Harish Simmy and Maddy's Snow Day by Pawan Singh; illust. by Meneka Repka Lots and Lots of Ocelots by Vicky Fang; illust. by Angel ChangAsha Means Hope by Pooja Ma-khi-jani; illust. by Nadia AlamUntitled YA gothic horror novel by Autumn Krause Sibylline by Melissa de la CruzNews stories covered on this episode:BookTok is divided on whether books are political2024 Goodreads Choice Awards voting has begun! Books by Asian authors in the opening round:Readers' Favorite FictionWelcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reumGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K. ReillyMarytyr! by Kaveh AkbarDebut NovelWelcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reumGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K. ReillyHow to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangMarytyr! by Kaveh AkbarThe Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan Daughters of Shandong by Eve J ChungHistorical FictionThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliThe Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan There Are Rivers In the Sky by Elif ShafakMystery & ThrillerThe Return of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanSociety of Lies by Lauren Ling BrownRomanceHow to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangLies and Weddings by Kevin KwanKing of Sloth by Ana HoangRomantasyFate of the Sun King by Nisha J. TuliFantasyThe Night Ends with Fire by K.X. SongA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangThe Fox Wife by Yangze ChooScience FictionThe Stardust Grail by Yume KitaseiHorrorThe Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika KimYoung Adult FantasyOf Jade and Dragons by Amber ChenDragonfruit by Makiia LucierAll This Twisted Glory by Tahereh MafiHeir by Sabaa TahirFor She is Wrath by Emily VargaYoung Adult FictionI

Welcome back! Today, I want to do a deep dive into supplements. This is for our health series. Of course, there's no way I can't talk about supplements. I've been reading and studying the supplement world for a long time.    My goal today is to give you a realistic look at supplements and what they can and can't do. I want to debunk the myth that we can get the majority of everything we need from our food alone. I have some really interesting data to support this. So whether you love them or hate them, this will be a fascinating episode for you.   Favorite Quotes:  03:00 - “Even if you're eating really healthy, it is very difficult for you to eat enough food to get your minimum RDA levels of vitamins and minerals every day.” 04:01 - “Most important is a multivitamin. A multivitamin is like your daily safety net. It's gonna fill in the gaps where your diet will fall short.” 05:28 - “Another one that I'm obsessed with and I think everyone should take as a supplement is magnesium. Magnesium is a powerhouse. I love it because magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in your body.”  18:13 - “Multivitamins help us feel better in the time that we have to live.” 21:48 - “However many years the Lord has given us, we want to feel good. We want to live them abundantly. We want to thrive. We don't just want to limp through life and that takes educating ourselves. It takes empowering ourselves.”   Recommendations: This week I'm currently loving The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. It's historical fiction that dives into the lives of three women code breakers during WWII. If you're like me and haven't read it yet, you just may love it.   I know what great song you'll love, Everything Has Breath by Bryan and Katie Torwalt and Jesus Culture. It's upbeat. It's the perfect song to put on, roll the windows down, and sing and praise through it all.   Things I love and think you will too: Pure Encapsulations    Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega-3    Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin    The Rose Code    Everything That Has Breath   Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Christmas items and more - 40% off!! Set your holiday table with the colors and beauty of the season with delightful cloth napkins from Little Things Studio!  These machine washable napkins designed by Kate Whitley, use the same flour sack cotton as our tea towels.  I co-own Little Things Studio which is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature. Hope you loved this episode!     Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli

My guest today is Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author and an icon in the historical fiction space.Today we talk about:* writing what you're drawn to and if/when marketability goes into that decision* The Hero's Journey vs The Heroine's Journey for character development and plotting* how to draw the line between fact and fiction when writing about real life people or historical events* advice for both aspiring writers and writers who are a few books into their careers* and so much more.I hope you enjoy the show!»Please leave a rating for me on Apple or Spotify

Many don't realize that everyday clothing can impact their health. From organic cotton to eco-friendly bamboo, I dive into which fabrics support a healthier lifestyle and why steering clear of certain synthetics can make a real difference. Tune in to discover practical tips for building a skin-friendly, sustainable wardrobe and see how even small changes in your clothing choices can enhance your overall wellness!   I TALK ABOUT:  10:00 - My son's skin issues and fabric considerations for infants 18:00 - Organic cotton as a preferred fabric due to fewer pesticides and environmental impact 23:00 - Linen's breathability and its antimicrobial properties 25:00 - Bamboo and hemp fabric's durability and sustainability 28:00 - Tencel fabrics from wood pulp 30:00 - Wool's excellent insulation and antibacterial properties 36:00 - The different types of wool 43:00 - Silk for sleepwear and its hypoallergenic properties 45:00 - Fabrics to avoid 50:30 - Tips for choosing healthier clothing options 59:00 - Recommendations for baby-friendly, organic brands: The Gap, Burt's Bees Babies, Kate Quinn, Pehr, Engel Natur, Binibamba, The Simple Folk   SPONSORS:  Head to qualialife.com/brittany for 50% off your purchase of Qualia Senolytic.  And get an additional 15% off if you use code BRITTANY at checkout.   Mushroom Breakthrough from BiOptimizers gives you maximum brain power, healthier skin, hair and nails, and supports your immune system. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for the best discount offer!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! My Amazon storefront   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Hello Libration Nation! In this podcast episode, I'm excited to discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn with my cousin Christine O'Brien—a nurse, wife, fur-mom, and avid reader. We'll delve into the lives of female codebreakers at Bletchley Park during WWII, exploring their friendships, struggles, and key plot twists. Christine shares her insights on the serious tone of the novel and its historical significance, making it a great pick for book clubs. Join us for this enriching conversation paired with a delightful rosé from Christine's wine club, Armitage. Cheers!Drink PairingPinot Noir Rosé from Armitage WinesIn this EpisodeBletchley ParkOlsa BenningArmitage Wines -The Book of Lost Names by Kristin HarmelThe Women by Kristin HannahKate Quinn's Wikipedia Page

Van de auteur van De bibliotheek van Parijs. Voor de lezers van Kristin Harmel en Kate Quinn. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Lottie Hellingman

HNS Conference 2024! Kate Quinn, Alison Morton, and Ruth Downie dressed in Roman garb and delivered a superb talk at the Conference. We grabbed them for a quick interview in the grounds of Dartington Hall which we can share with you now. (Please forgive the audio, we were talking to them outside using little handheld microphones.)

The Briar Club: Set in Washington DC in the 1950's during the McCarthy years, this takes place in a boarding house run by a battle axe of a landlady who rents rooms to mostly single women, with strict rules and requirements they confirm to the mores of the day. They're a disparate bunch of women, each with their own backgrounds and stories – but when Grace March arrives and sets up residence in a tiny room she gradually brings the women together and they become friends and neighbours. When there's a murder in the house, they have to figure out once and for all – who is the true enemy in their midst? It's terrific historical fiction, which Kate Quinn always delivers.  Precipice: Again, this is wonderful historical fiction. It's about Henry Asquith who was Prime Minister of Britain before WW2 but, at the age of 60 fell madly in love with a woman 35 years younger and used to obsessively send her three letters a day, in which he disclosed a lot of top secret information, and even included telegrams and letters he'd received from generals, ambassadors and royals. This is all true. He was reckless in the extreme and his letters began to be monitored by Scotland Yard, as he increasingly imperilled Britain, being totally hooked on the Hon Venetia Stanley when he should have been planning for war.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn  Washington, D.C., 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the nation's capital, where secrets hide behind white picket fences. But when the lovely, mysterious widow Grace March moves into the attic, she draws her oddball collection of neighbors into unlikely friendship: poised English beauty Fliss whose facade of perfect wife and mother covers gaping inner wounds; police officer's daughter Nora, who is entangled with a shadowy gangster; frustrated baseball star Bea, whose career has ended along with the women's baseball league of WWII; and poisonous, gung-ho Arlene, who has thrown herself into McCarthy's Red Scare.  Grace's weekly attic-room dinner parties and window-brewed sun tea become a healing balm on all their lives, but she hides a terrible secret of her own. When a shocking act of violence tears apart the house, the Briar Club women must decide once and for all: Who is the true enemy in their midst?    Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor  Finn and her best friend, Daphne, have grown up together in a small town in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Bonded by both having lost a younger sister to suicide, they've always had a close - sometimes too close - friendship. Now in their twenties, their lives have finally started to Daphne is at university and Finn is working in the Mountains, as well as falling in love with a beautiful newcomer called Magdu.  Unused to sharing Finn, Daphne starts to act up in ways that will allow her to maintain the control over her best friend she's always relished. Then, one fateful day, Finn, Daphne and Magdu all go mountain climbing - and Magdu falls to her death. Is it suicide, or a terrible accident - or has something more sinister happened?    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with “The Alice Network” (a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick), “The Huntress,” “The Rose Code,” and “The Diamond Eye.” All have been translated into multiple languages. Her newest novel, The Briar Club, tells a powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. It is out in July 2024.  Kate is one of the headline speakers at this year's Historical Novel Society Conference in Devon, UK and we are both looking forward to meeting her in person in September, but until then, welcome to RPS, Kate Quinn. Useful links: https://www.katequinnauthor.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast

In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is.  Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740

This week Kayla is joined by one of her favorite authors, Kate Quinn. They're discussing her new novel The Briar Club, which Kayla loved and gave five stars! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

Kate Quinn joins us for a fun chat about her new novel The Briar Club, the 50s, her love for the Red Sox, and why she included recipes in her book. Plus – Dave & Laura are sleep deprived thanks to the new puppy and Andrew attempts to pass the Science teacher exam. We also … Continue reading Ep. 258 Recipes Included With Kate Quinn

In today's episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Briar Club is a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era released yesterday. She talks all about her latest novel, The Briar Club and her favorite character to write. This episode is a deep dive into historical fiction and what we gain as the reader, the untold stories of women in history and how we are still facing the same issues of history, today. Her book flight features historical fiction novels that got her into the genre. This is an episode you will not want to miss, happy listening!

Author Kate Quinn is out with her new book "The Briar Club." If you like historical fiction, you will love this book! "The Briar Club" is set in a boardinghouse in Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. There's an element of murder mystery and it's told from the perspective of multiple women, all facing different challenges of the time. Our host, Whitney Clark, talks to Kate about the research that went into this book, what inspired her to write it, the power of female friendships, and she gives us a sneak peek of what she's working on next. 

If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive BONUS EPISODES every month, a FREE copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠⁠ We've been invited to cover the 2024 Historical Novel Society conference this year as the official roving podcasters! Bernard Cornwell, Diana Gabaldon, Kate Quinn, and loads more huge names in historical fiction will be there and we can't wait to bring you all the news and gossip from the event. Find out more in this short bonus episode! You can also find out more at the HNS website - https://hns2024.com/

The July LibraryReads list is here! We have three Hall of Fame authors: Rainbow Rowell, author of SLOW DANCE; Kate Quinn, author of THE BRIAR CLUB; and Tessa Bailey, author of THE AU PAIR AFFAIR. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of taking place around the turn of the century... the 19th to the 20th century to be exact.  We'll also share a Book In Hand.Featured Books:Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry (LP)The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (LH)The Bookbinder by Pip Williams (LP)Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix (LH)Books in Hand:The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza (LP)Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsMisty of Chincoteague by Marguerite HenryThe Shadow Children and Missing series by Margaret Peterson HaddixThe Huntress by Kate QuinnThe Alice Network by Kate QuinnThree Souls by Janie ChangThe Porcelain Moon by Janie ChangThe Nature of Fragile Things by Susan MeissnerAdditional  Books That Go Along With Our Stack:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithOutrun the Moon by Stacey LeeSilent Came the Monster by Amy Hill HearthLittle Souls by Sandra DallasA Night to Remember by Walter LordWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of  being our favorite books of 2024 so far!  Your TBR is about to get longer!Featured BooksThe Lost Queen by Signe Pike (LH and LP)The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (LH and LP)Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Claire Pooley (LH and LP)Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine (LH and LP)Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine (LH and LP)The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (LH and LP)Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea (LP)The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn (LP)The Bookbinder by Pip Williams (LP)The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill (LP)You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith (LP)Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (LP)Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles (LP)Wool by Hugh Howey (LH)The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (LH)The Queen's Fortune by Allison Pataki (LH)Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major (LH)Other Books Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Girl in the Tower by Katherine ArdenThe Winter of the Witch by Katherine ArdenWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Episode 139 April 25, 2024 On the Needles  ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Avenue Yarns raffle winner! Juniper Moon Farm cumulus Dappled    Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip   Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu   Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone   Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave   ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O'Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set   Cortney's yarn find: Round Mountain Fibers, colorways inspired by nature Also: more pocket drama      On the Easel 14:07 Secret 100 Day project “Open to Suggestion” some pieces can be found here. PleinAirpril next year, for sure. On the Table 17:04 Julia Turshen sticky chicken using hot honey   https://alislagle.substack.com/p/hetty-lui-mckinnons-40-forever-ingredients Any-curry, any-lentil stew Gochujang ragu   Cheesy Lentil Bake On the Nightstand 24:14 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 Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang Excavations by Kate Myers  Past Lying by Val McDermid (audio) The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini (audio) The Hunter by Tana French Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange    Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain One Woman Show by Christine Coulson

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray. Stephanie began her career as a practicing attorney — but eventually changed course to chase her dream of becoming an author. Today she's a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of historical women's fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages & regularly tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. This conversation is filled with so many powerful lessons about learning from history, turning ideas into compelling stories, cultivating passions into professions, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:04 - Childhood storytelling5:10 - Signals you're telling a great story6:04 - Co-writing stories with friends as a kid7:54 - Transition from lawyer to author11:34 - Learning from past generations15:58 - Turning ideas into stories16:17 - Cultivating passions into professions21:50 - Creative process24:13 - Feedback loops25:54 - Research process31:26 - Success secrets** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn join Jane Healey to discuss their new novel, The Phoenix Crown, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles. 

In this interview, I chat with Stephanie Dray about Becoming Madam Secretary, why she decided to write about Frances Perkins, her research and how she chose what to include and what to leave out, drafting a comprehensive Author's Note, what she is working on next, and much more. Stephanie's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Becoming Madam Secretary can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Stephanie and Kate discuss the importance of historical fiction; passion for your subject versus what the market wants; and how the fight for women's rights is really not a new idea.   We're sure you'll enjoy this lively conversation between friends, and maybe you'll find out why Stephanie is holding Kate's book hostage.... What will it take to get it back??  

In this interview, I chat with Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce about Can't We Be Friends, how they learned about the friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, writing a book together and how they approached it, using song titles for chapter headings, how the title and cover came about, and much more. Eliza's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Denny's recommended reads are: Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz Endless Vessel by Charles Soule All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Can't We Be Friends can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Quinn and Janie Chang are independently acclaimed authors of historical fiction, both of whom have previously appeared on this podcast channel. Here they combine their skills to tell a story about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake from multiple points of view. One line follows the story of Alice Eastwood, a botanist whom we meet in London five years after the tragedy. Her perspective is contrasted with that of Gemma Garland, an aspiring opera star whose unique voice can't quite compensate for the migraines that sideline her just as she's about to make her mark on the world. The third narrator is a young Chinese-American named Feng Suling (“Susie” to the rich white customers who can't be bothered to learn her name), with a gift for embroidery and a grand ambition: to escape the arranged marriage her uncle plans for her and reunite with Reggie, the love she has lost. How these three stories intersect and overlap, united by the Phoenix Crown and the man who owns it, I'll leave for readers to discover. Each chapter is marked by its proximity to the forthcoming earthquake (unknown to the protagonists, of course), but even without that impending threat, the story will draw you in and keep you hooked. Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous previous works of historical fiction, ranging from ancient Rome to the 1950s. The Phoenix Crown is her latest novel. Janie Chang is the award-winning and bestselling author of four previous historical novels, including The Library of Legends and The Porcelain Moon. The Phoenix Crown is her most recent book. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest book—The Merchant's Tale, cowritten with P.K. Adams—appeared in November 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Kate Quinn and Janie Chang are independently acclaimed authors of historical fiction, both of whom have previously appeared on this podcast channel. Here they combine their skills to tell a story about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake from multiple points of view. One line follows the story of Alice Eastwood, a botanist whom we meet in London five years after the tragedy. Her perspective is contrasted with that of Gemma Garland, an aspiring opera star whose unique voice can't quite compensate for the migraines that sideline her just as she's about to make her mark on the world. The third narrator is a young Chinese-American named Feng Suling (“Susie” to the rich white customers who can't be bothered to learn her name), with a gift for embroidery and a grand ambition: to escape the arranged marriage her uncle plans for her and reunite with Reggie, the love she has lost. How these three stories intersect and overlap, united by the Phoenix Crown and the man who owns it, I'll leave for readers to discover. Each chapter is marked by its proximity to the forthcoming earthquake (unknown to the protagonists, of course), but even without that impending threat, the story will draw you in and keep you hooked. Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous previous works of historical fiction, ranging from ancient Rome to the 1950s. The Phoenix Crown is her latest novel. Janie Chang is the award-winning and bestselling author of four previous historical novels, including The Library of Legends and The Porcelain Moon. The Phoenix Crown is her most recent book. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest book—The Merchant's Tale, cowritten with P.K. Adams—appeared in November 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Historical fiction buffs Janie Change and Kate Quinn discuss their novel The Phoenix Crown, legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender and author Ken Dryden answers the Proust questionnaire, hockey romance writer Rachel Reid dishes on her novel Time to Shine, sportswriter extraordinaire Morgan Campbell talks about writing his debut memoir, and more.

This week Andrew talks with bestselling authors Kate Quinn & Janie Chang. Kate & Janie recently teamed up to co-author a brand new book “The Phoenix Crown” which was just released on February 13th. In this conversation, Kate & Janie share a behind-the-scenes look at their respective creative processes & how they collaborated to write their latest book together. This conversation is filled with actionable ideas on writing, creativity, & collaboration — and it's a powerful reminder of what's possible when remarkably talented individuals work together towards a common goal. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:37 - Kate's childhood3:51 - Janie's childhood5:40 - From corporate job to writer6:56 - Kate on developing her craft13:05 - How books transcend time14:37 - Janie on developing her craft15:40 - Business of writing16:58 - Building community in solitary field21:54 - Avoiding comparisons with others24:46 - “Rising tide” of authors30:03 - Creative process36:49 - Collaborating on project together39:32 - Accountability partners** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kate Quinn teams up with National Bestselling author Janie Chang! They join BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into their Historical, The Phoenix Crown. A thriller about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles! We talked about persecution and injustices against women in history. Being "good" v. surviving. The importance of finding beauty amidst horror and chaos.  Our ideas of what is important, both before and after a tragedy. Racism in the early 1900's and today. The importance of women supporting women! A MUST READ!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling historical fiction authors, Janie Chang (The Porcelain Moon) and Kate Quinn (The Alice Network). We'll discuss their newest novel, The Phoenix Crown, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 to the glittering palaces of Versailles. Unwind with Kate and Janie as they share their writing and collaborative process, love of history, research, libraries and more! For more information about Janie, visit her website at: https://janiechang.com/. For more information about Kate, visit her website at: https://www.katequinnauthor.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #KateQuinn #JanieChang #HarperCollinsPublishers #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #Author #AuthorInterview #HistoricalFiction #ThePhoenixCrown #AuthorFriends #Friendship #GildedAge #Collections #ChineseAmericanHistory #Chinatown #AliceEastwood #SanFrancisco #Versailles #OperaSinger #Embroidery #SanFranciscoEarthquakeof1906

This week Andrew talks with USA Today & international bestselling author Eliza Knight. Eliza writes historical fiction & historical romance novels. She is the author of over 40 books — including The Mayfair Bookshop & Starring Adele Astaire. In this conversation, Eliza shares the tools, techniques, & mindsets that power her success as one of the most prolific authors in her genre. You'll get a behind the scenes look at her creative process, daily workflow, & how she workshops ideas with other authors. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons on developing new ideas, writing fascinating stories, & the power of collaborating with others. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:18 - Early memories of storytelling4:07 - Importance of reading5:20 - Reading different genres6:29 - Creating interesting characters11:20 - Nuances of historical fiction13:13 - Eliza's creative process15:38 - Assessing a new idea19:48 - Co-authoring a book with 5 others22:01 - Weekly writing sessions with other writers23:05 - Daily workflow24:15 - Objectives of different drafts27:27 - “Walk & plot” 29:14 - Writing interesting sentences30:46 - Avoiding comparison32:04 - Where work ethic comes fromTwitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Hi Readers!  Welcome to Literary Lineup: February Edition! On this mini-episode, we'll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. February 2024 If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn (Ellie) The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (Traci) Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (Ellie) The Women by Kristin Hannah (Traci) A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (Ellie) The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes (Traci)  

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Brittany is in for Lori this week! LOJ Book Club: The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recommendations For Your TBRShow NotesOn today's episode, we feature six books that we recommend for our listener's TBR. These are books thathave been sent to us for review. There is no way we can read every book but we want to make sure theyare highlighted in some way.Ann reported on Good Girls Don't Die by Christina Henry (Berkeley 11/23). This is the story of threewoman with one way out.Tracey reported on The Repurposed Spy by Oliver Dowson (self 3/22) A modern spy novel filled withhumor and intrigue.Misty had Miss Blaine, The Prefect & the Weird Sisters by Olga Wojtas (Felony & Mayhem Press 3/23) Aprefect who time travels to help people.Ann's second book is The Murder of Andrew Johnson by Burt Solomon (Forge Books 10/23) An inspectorlooks to see if the president was killed in his home state of TennesseeTracey 's second book is Anna-O by Matthew Blake (Harper 1/24) The story of a woman who commitstwo murders while sleepwalking and then never wakes up again.Misty's second book is The Lies I tell by Julie Clark (Source books 12/22) The story of a con woman whobecomes what her mark needs her to be.Tracey is currently reading “the Carrow Haunt” by Darcie Coates and the “Night Circus” by ErinMorgensternAnn is currently reading “The Deepest Kill” by Lisa Black, “The Waxworks Man” by J.C. Briggs, and“The Huntress” by Kate Quinn.Misty is currently working on her new mystery series based on a diner with dead people.

Hear from our LibraryReads winners! We are thrilled to share that Gareth Brown's THE BOOK OF DOORS has been selected for the February LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Olivia Dade's AT FIRST SPITE, Susan Elizabeth Phillips' SIMPLY THE BEST, Kate Quinn and Janie Chang's THE PHOENIX CROWN, and Tessa Bailey's FANGIRL DOWN have made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all! Find show notes on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

Show notes: Let's just be real with it: we're very nosy people. It's why we've always been interested in other people's stories and why we love books so much. And it's why we're both drawn to the historical fiction genre. We get to dive into the past in a beautiful way, beyond the facts and figures and dry history textbooks. Also, we promise that there will be at least a few books that aren't set in the WWII time period. Let's talk about historical fiction together!   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [1:59] S: The Monstrous Adventures of Mummy Man and Waffles by Steve Behling (Aug 2024) [3:32] M: Lit Chicks Read podcast, Episode 1: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee   Our Favorite Historical Fiction Books: [6:58] M: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [8:27] S: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne [9:42] M: Mary, Called Magdalene by Margaret George [10:58] S: A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance [12:07] M: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom [13:29] S: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris [15:07] M: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn [16:34] S: A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connelly [18:09] M: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline [19:28] S: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer   Our Bonus Historical Fiction Picks:  [20:55] M: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar Circe by Madeline Miller Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See [21:17] S:  Love & Saffron by Kim Fay Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi The Madwomen of Paris by Jennifer Cody Epstein Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah  Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco    * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

It's that time again…the books we're looking forward to the most publishing September through February! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: Reykjavík by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdottír (releases September 5) (buy from Bookshop) – Arnaldur Indriðason books – Parnassus Books – Ann Patchett books – Independent People by Halldór Laxness (buy from Bookshop) Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison (releases September 19) (buy from Bookshop) – Cackle by Rachel Harrison (buy from Bookshop) – The Return by Rachel Harrison (buy from Bookshop) Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot (releases September 19) (buy from Bookshop) – The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones (buy from Bookshop) Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling (buy from Bookshop) Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree (releases November 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (buy from Bookshop) The Excitements by C.J. Wray (releases January 30) (buy from Bookshop) – The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (buy from Bookshop) – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (buy from Bookshop) The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden (releases February 13) (buy from Bookshop) – The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (buy from Bookshop) The Kamowaga Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (releases February 13) (buy from Bookshop) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman (releases September 26) (buy from Bookshop) – Bad on Paper (podcast) The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab (releases September 26) (buy from Bookshop) – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (buy from Bookshop) – Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab Family Meal by Bryan Washington (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – Memorial by Bryan Washington (buy from Bookshop) – Lot by Bryan Washington (buy from Bookshop) – Bryan Washington at New York Times Cooking The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok (releases October 10) (buy from Bookshop) – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (buy from Bookshop) – Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (buy from Bookshop) Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (releases November 7) (buy from Bookshop) – Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (buy from Bookshop) – A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas – The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Bride Bet by Tessa Dare (releases January 15) (buy from Bookshop) – Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare Come and Get It by Kiley Reid (releases January 9) (buy from Bookshop) Bride by Ali Hazelwood (releases February 6) (buy from Bookshop) – Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann:  Ascension by Nicholas Binge (buy from Bookshop) – Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (buy from Bookshop) – The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (buy from Bookshop) Halle: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) – The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) – With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop

If you know us at all, you know we're HUGE readers. We love love love to read and each year we have a reading goal we love to try and hit. We've done past episodes on our favorite books and business books (Ep 70 and Ep 196) as well as an episode on tips to be a better reader (Episode 213), and on today's show, we're hitting you with our top 5 favorite books we read in 2022. --------------------------------- Shownotes:  https://theheartuniversity.com/306-our-favorite-books-we-read-in-2022 --------------------------------- Instagram Bio Freebie: www.theheartuniversity.com/bio --------------------------------- The Heart Shop: www.theheartuniversity.com/apparel --------------------------------- Honeybook: share.honeybook.com/heart In addition to a FREE 7-day trial, get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook, a $200 value!! --------------------------------- Lindsey's:    The Rose Code by Kate Quinn: https://amzn.to/3huOq1P The Hating Game by Sally Thorne: https://amzn.to/3HOGPpp Take Back Your Family by Jefferson Bethke: https://amzn.to/3FG9jiF A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken: https://amzn.to/3PIuhly  Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover: https://amzn.to/3Yyri3a --------------------------------- Evie's:   Beyond Success by Brian Biro: https://amzn.to/3hHf3QW  Ranger's Apprentice Series by John Flanagan: https://amzn.to/3G0xARB The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson: https://amzn.to/3HP0fdM Keep your Love On by Danny Silk: https://amzn.to/3hyl0jc Anne of Green Gables series: https://amzn.to/3V5orvt   --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- PODCAST10 for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity