Podcast appearances and mentions of katherine reay

Katherine Reay stopped by last year to discuss THE BERLIN LETTERS: A COLD WAR NOVEL. This year she's back to discuss one of Jenn's fave recent reads: THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE, a riveting dual perspective story about the highest echelons of the English art world.

Join Ocean House owner and author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Martha Hall Kelly and Katherine Reay as they discuss their books The Golden Doves (Martha Hall Kelly) and The Berlin Letters (Katherine Reay).   About Martha Hall Kelly: Martha Hall Kelly's debut novel LILAC GIRLS, about socialite Caroline Ferriday and her fight to help a group of concentration camp survivors, became an Instant NY Times bestseller in 2016 and sold over two million copies. Once the paperback stayed on the NYT list for fifty-four weeks and became published in fifty countries, she wrote two more novels: LOST ROSES, about Caroline's mother, and SUNFLOWER SISTERS, about her great grandmother, which also became Instant NY Times bestsellers. Martha grew up in Massachusetts and now splits her time between Connecticut and New York City. About The Golden Doves: Two female spies risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi in this sweeping, profound tale of bravery from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. About Katherine Reay: Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels and one nonfiction work. For her fiction, Katherine writes love letters to books, and her novels are saturated with what she calls the “world of books.” They are character-driven stories that examine the past as a way to find one's best way forward. In the words of The Bronte Plot's Lucy Alling, Katherine writes of “that time when you don't know where you'll be, but you can't stay as you are.” Katherine holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University and, after several moves across the globe, lives outside Chicago. About The Berlin Letters: Bestselling author Katherine Reay returns with an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code-breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison. For more information about Martha Hall Kelly, visit penguinrandomhouse.com. For more information about Katherine Reay, visit katherinereay.com. For details on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com

Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels. She has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books and history and brings that love to her stories. Katherine has also written one full-length nonfiction work. She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and has lived across the country with a few years in England and Ireland as well. A full-time author and mother of three children, Katherine and her husband currently live outside Chicago, IL. Her latest novel is: The Berlin Letters. Learn more at katherinereay.comX: @katherine_reayIntro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording

National bestselling and award-winning author, Katherine Reay, joins us to talk about her 11th published book and newest historical novel, The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel. The story centers around Luisa Voekler, a CIA code breaker, who was separated from her father as a young child after the rise of the Berlin Wall, but Read More

Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave's Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, … Continue reading Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay

Episode two hundred eighty nine - part three Prolific historical fiction writer Katherine Reay stopped by to chat about THE BERLIN LETTERS: A COLD WAR NOVEL, an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code-breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison.

In this interview, I chat with Katherine Reay about The Berlin Letters, setting a story during the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, what surprised her the most when writing this one, why the Cold War is a popular time period to write about now, how her title and cover came about, deciding on the format she used, and much more. Katherine's recommended reads are: The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 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.     The Berlin Letters 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

   Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with novelist Katherine Reay to discuss her latest novel, A Shadow in Moscow: A Cold War Novel. Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels. She has enjoyed a lifelong affair with books and history, and brings that love to her stories. Katherine has also written one full-length nonfiction work. She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and has lived across the country with a few years in England and Ireland as well. A full-time author and mother of three children, Katherine and her husband currently live outside Chicago, IL. For more information or to purchase her books visit katherinereay.com. For more information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com

Katherine Reay author of Dear Mr. knightly and many more books talks about her life as an author. She not only talks about her work but also motherhood and being a wife for 30 years. You can find her on social media for more information on tours and new upcoming book. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Debut Author, Sara Brunsvold, is bursting on the Christian Women's fiction scene with an amazing book, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip. With characters who have captivated my heart from page one (and enough quirkiness to keep my attention to the last), Sara Brunsvold is sure to become a favorite author, and this book is already on my top five of the year before it's even released! Note links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. This Novel Isn't Even Available Yet, and It's in My Top 5! If you'd told me that I'd fall so in love with two chapters of a book that it would push that book into my top five of the year so far, well… I'd have laughed. The joke's on me because it happened with Sara Brunsvold's The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip. This debut women's fiction novel has a bit of a split-time element and is set in Kansas City. Trust me when I say that meeting Clara was one of the most fun introductions to a character I've ever had. I just love this woman, and I'm drumming my fingers to get to read more about her.  Not surprising considering it won the ACFW Genesis's award a couple of years back.

Step back in time with us as we read Katherine Reay's The London House. We learn about 1940's fashion, spies, and brave men and women who risked their lives. You won't want to miss this discussion!

In today's episode, Katherine Reay, a national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels, stops by to talk to Rebekah and Tara about her wildly successful novel THE LONDON HOUSE.  Listen as they chat about her first foray into historical fiction, the research she conducted for the story, her love of the classics, and why food plays an important role in her novels. HINT: Jane Austen may have something to do with it. Enjoy!  Due to character limitations, please find a full version of our show notes and links on our website at: https://www.tarakross.com/podcast-1

It has been a year that we have had Baby D in our home and we have just been reflecting a lot on how we started out to where we are now. To be able to see the faithfulness and the goodness of God; and what we have learned from this experience. We live with joy and enjoy the moment but to also slow down and stay within the moment and small milestones.  This is a gift and has changed us in so many profound ways. It has not only changed our perspectives and our kids perspective, it's totally changed our kids friends perspective too. We have learned so much from this experience. Jesse and I also share how he saved my life and what has been saving. We have a little update on what has been happening in our kids' lives at school. I also update you on what audiobook I am currently listening to from the library. We hope you enjoy this topic and as always, look forward to hearing your thoughts. In This Episode [00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.  [01:40] - We just want to talk about some of the things we have learned, lessons, and things that have changed our perspective. [03:04] - Jesse sort of saved my life this week. [06:50] - It was an interesting week at our kids school, they have “week without walls” once a year. [08:18] - I do have something that's saving my life. [11:12] - Get dressed, it makes such a difference. [12:31] - I have been listening to the new book by Katherine Reay. [13:51] - Sponsor Ad: Twigby [15:45] - The one year anniversary of saying yes to Baby D. [18:16] - It was just this realization that he had a lot of urgent medical needs and things that we needed to figure out right away. And I don't even know where to start and I don't even know who to call. [20:45] - We know that there are delays, but how much of a delay is there? [21:08] - This is the weight of responsibility that we don't take this lightly but it felt so overwhelming. [22:04] - It's made me have so much more compassion and empathy for families who have a child or caring for an adult with special needs. [25:22] - Just show value because I think that's the thing, when it's awkward we avoid. [26:39] - When you haven't gotten to know someone and spent time with someone who is different, has a disability, who has down syndrome - you don't understand. [29:10] - Give your kids opportunities to interact with people who are different than them. [32:13] - In those first few weeks, there were a lot of times that we wrestled with, should we have said yes. Links & ResourcesCrystal Paine Books The London House by Katherine Reay Dear Mr.Knightley by Katherine Reay Programs Libby/Overdrive, free public library app Social Media Crystal Paine on Instagram Crystal Paine on Twitter Crystal Paine on Goodreads   Money Saving Mom Money Saving Mom on Facebook Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group crystal@moneysavingmom.com Special Mentions Get Upside Sponsored Ad Twigby

Join author Katherine Reay for a chat about her latest release The London House. Did you know that there were female spies for George Washington? Yep.

On this episode we welcome two author guests. First we talk to Cuban-American author Armando Lucas Correa, a journalist who has worked at People en Español for 24 years, the past 14 as editorial director. He joins us to discuss his new memoir, IN SEARCH OF EMMA: How We Created Our Family, the moving story of his lifelong dream of becoming a father and the long emotional road to making that dream come true. Then we sit down with Katherine Reay, the national bestselling and award-winning author of several novels and one work of non-fiction book, Awful Beautiful Life, co-authored with Rebecca Powell. Katherine joins us to discuss her forthcoming historical novel, THE LONDON HOUSE, in which an uncovered family secret sets one woman on the journey of a lifetime through the history of Britain's WWII spy network and glamorous 1930s Paris.

Katherine Reay is an author and classic literature lover. She loves plenty of different creative activities and loves how they fuel her writing habit. Her new book releases today, November 2, and I can't 2ait to read it. Dear Mr KnightleyThe London House

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: Pages at the Park and picking new curriciula Current Reads: following up on a series, going on adventures, and learning through reading fiction and non-fiction Deep Dive: back to school - our favorite campus novels Book Presses: a foodie memoir and back to school for non-school-age readers As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Bookish Moment of the Week: 1:44 - Amy's Instagram @what_amy_reads Current Reads: 5:19 - Rock the Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein (Mary) 8:51 - Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt by Daniel Barbarisi (Kaytee) 11:30 - Collected Works Bookstore 11:47 - Rush by Lisa Patton (Mary) 15:21 - Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar (Kaytee) 18:37 - The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson (Mary) 18:47 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 21:44 - The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson  22:58 - Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey (Kaytee) Deep Dive - Back to School with Campus Novels 28:12 - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 28:54 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston 29:24 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend  30:40 - Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld 31:41 - Admission by Julie Buxbaum 32:47 - A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallero  33:05 - Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum 33:15 - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abbi Dare 33:53 - Dear. Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 34:41 - Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia 35:13 - Carry On by Rainbow Rowell 35:29 - Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 36:11 - Legenborn by Tracy Deonn 36:56 - Lobizona by Romina Garber 37:00 - Cazadora by Romina Garber 37:03 - Bookshop.org 37:38 - Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey 37:57 - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 39:11 - The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger 39:42 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt 39:49 - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt 39:56 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman 40:43 - The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 42:00 - A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg (Mary) 44:52 - Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

This week Elle and Catrina read some epistolary novels. One features the diary of our very own romantic hero, Mr. George Knightley. The other is a modern novel written through letters written to a mysterious Mr. Knightley. The first is a new look at Emma, while the second takes inspiration from Austen.Elle shares her thoughts on Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange. Through Mr. Knightley's point of view, we get to see the world of Emma expand even more. Catrina talks about Dear Mr. Knightley, by Katherine Reay. This modern novel follows a young college student who looks to literature, especially Austen's heroines, for inspiration in her everyday life. Also, Elle suffers the vocal repercussions of bronchitis.This episode is brought to you by Kensington's newest title from Kate Pearce, SWEET TALKING RANCHER. Find out more at Kensingtonbooks.com

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Kristin Harmel and Patti Callahan Henry discuss Books about Books with author Katherine Reay and her novel The Printed Letter Bookshop, and author Janet Skeslien Charles’ upcoming novel The Paris Bookshop.

Welcome to Friends to Lovers! On the inaugural episode of the first season, Mackenzie and Lily dive into romances that won't make your pearl-clutching grandma break out in hives from the utter steaminess and sexual tension.Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Housekeeping (2:00), Introduction to Main Discussion (11:22), Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin (13:44), Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (15:47), The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali (18:36), Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton (22:04), You Me Everything by Catherine Isaac (24:55), Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center (29:18), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (31:42), Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay (31:42), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (31:42), After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid (31:42), Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid (31:42), One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid (31:42), What Else We're Reading (34:19), Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall (34:19), and Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier (34:19).You can get full show notes and episode transcriptions on the Bad Bitch Book Club website: http://badbitchbookclub.com/podcast.Give us a five-star rating wherever you get your podcasts, and say hi to us at @F2LPodcast on Twitter and Instagram. You can also join the private F2L Facebook group.If you want to support Bad Bitch Book Club's initiatives (including this podcast), become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/badbitchbookclub.Buy all books mentioned on Friends to Lovers: https://bookshop.org/lists/friends-to-lovers-podcast.Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.Podcast logo by MKW Creative Co. (https://mkwcreative.co/) and music by Eliza Rose Vera (http://www.elizarosevera.com).

Meghan and Courtney recap Katherine Reay's novel Lizzy and Jane for the first Grandmillennial Book Club episode! *Spoilers ahead, we recap the entire book

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What's it like to write when it's your job? What does the writing life look like when you become a working writer? What does a day or a week look like? How many hours? And what about marketing and getting an agent? How important are writing conferences? How important is reading? What changes when you get published? In this episode, award-winning novelist Katherine Reay talks with hope*writers co-founder Emily P. Freeman about a favorite subject of writers - the craft of writing and the life of a working writer. So what's it like to be a writer when it's your job? Let's listen and find out!

What’s it like to write when it’s your job? What does the writing life look like when you become a working writer? What does a day or a week look like? How many hours?  And what about marketing and getting an agent?  How important are writing conferences?  How important is reading? What changes when you get published? In this episode, award-winning novelist Katherine Reay talks with hope*writers co-founder Emily P. Freeman about a favorite subject of writers - the craft of writing and the life of a working writer. So what’s it like to be a writer when it’s your job?  Let’s listen and find out!

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When you don't feel like doing the thing...do you do it or not? Tbh, I didn't really feel like recording and uploading an episode tonight..but here I am. And as much as I love you all for listening, I did it for me, first. I love doing the podcast! There will always be those days, however, that you'd rather blow off even the FUN commitments. In some cases, I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing depending on your intention. Tonight though, with the super low bar of entry to sit at my coffee table and talk to my phone and push a few buttons, coupled with the fact that I knew I'd feel good just showing up as I am in this moment, I decided to stick to what I said I'd do. And I'm glad I did. :)   Come hang with me on IG @realericah and Facebook at Facebook.com/realericah.   Much love! Erica References: The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

Kaytee and Meredith are back on track with another episode, recorded just a day after the last one. You’ll never guess it though! Important announcement this week: we have a great discount code to share with you from The Bookshelf Thomasville! Now through June 30th, you can get anything on their website for 10% off using the code CURRENTLYREADING (wow!!!) This would be a great time to pick up a Shelf Subscription for yourself or others! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: a re-read experience of a favorite novel and bookish unpacking wins. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. Quite a few non-fiction titles again this week, as well as some readalikes and great books for your kiddos. For our deep dive this week, we are getting a little deeper into the deepness and sharing about times that a book saved our lives. These stories are a bit vulnerable, a bit emotional, and a lot bookish. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week we’ve got two historical fiction novels: one centering on the plague and one in the back of beyond of Australia. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:45 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 6:07 - The Yoga Store Murder by Dan Morse 9:24 - I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott 10:06 - Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan 10:13 - Of Mess And Moxie by Jen Hatmaker 10:18 - Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton 11:42 - The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley 14:56 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 15:28 - Emma by Jane Austen 15:59 - Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 16:34 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 20:02 - Stick Dog by Tom Watson 20:05 - Stick Cat by Tom Watson 22:04 - Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce 22:10 - Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce 22:58 - Maid by Stephanie Land 29:13 - Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon 29:15 - Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon 29:17 - The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon 33:10 - Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling 37:12 - Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks 39:12 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet 39:41 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* 

We are a people who LOVE to talk about books, so today I brought the expert in to talk to us about what we should be reading this summer. Anne Bogel, many of you know her as Modern Mrs. Darcy, talks reading and books better than any other friend I've got. Her latest book, I'd Rather Be Reading, is just one of the most fun and inspiring books I've read in a while (if you want to be inspired to open up more books). She has two book-centric podcasts of her own that I think you'll love.  I can't wait to hear what you are going to read this summer and what book clubs you have joined! If you want to read along with me, I'm starting this summer reading The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay. . . . . http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Meredith and Kaytee return to their microphones (albeit, one is in a different location than normal) to talk all things reading and great books. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: choosing road trip audiobooks and a new Little Free Library update! Next, we discuss our current reads for the week: there’s no rhyme or reason to our picks this week but almost all of them are wonderful. Which is my favorite thing. For our deep dive this week, we chat about books we buy and books we borrow and books we keep. How do we decide which books deserve a place on the physical TBR shelf (rather than the library hold list)? How do we decide which ones to let go of (and where to put them) when we’ve read them? As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week’s picks are a great beach read option and a lovely autobiography. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  7:02 - A River In Darkness by Masaji Ishikawa 10:57 - Uprooted by Naomi Novik 12:41 - Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik 13:12 - A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum 17:20 - Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu 21:48 - Mainline Candle Company 22:09 - Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah 24:33 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 25:19 - Tilly and The Book Wanderers (Pages & Co., #1) by Anna James 26:19 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 31:56 - Louise Penny series 31:58 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 32:02 - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 38:24 - Scribd membership - try it for 60 days for free 38:41 - Thriftbooks website - 15% off your first order 40:30 - Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 41:49 - Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 42:24 - Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay 42:26 - The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay 42:27 - The Bronte Plot by Katherine Reay 43:11 - Episode 2 of Currently Reading 43:32 - Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat by Patricia Williams *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* 

When Jesse and I got married, I tried so hard to fix him. I saw all of his shortcomings, and I wanted to help him be better. Surprise surprise, this caused a lot of tension. It took a while for me to realize that my job was to focus on myself (and there’s plenty of work to do there) rather than try to change or “fix” other people. This idea goes for our kids, too! In today's episode of The Crystal Paine Show, I'm talking with Jami Amerine about how easy it is to try to fix our kids and how ineffective and stressful this is as a parent. Just recently, one of my kids was really frustrated over their grades. While I was trying to ask them questions to figure out the source of their frustration, they blurted out, “But I NEED to get all A’s!” I stopped and quietly looked them in the eye and said, “Who put that on you?” As in, where did the feeling that you need to get all A’s originate from? Is that something someone else is making you feel like you have to achieve? When I talked more with this child, they admitted that it wasn’t us or their siblings or a friend or a teacher; it was their own self. They felt like they weren’t measuring up to a standard they had set for themselves if they didn’t get all A’s. Mamas, I think most of us have done the same. We’ve created a standard of perfection we feel we must achieve to be a great parent or have a great kid. And if we’re not hitting that self-made standard, we are failing. But, who put that on you?? While we might sometimes feel like there is pressure from outside sources, in most cases, it’s something we’ve put on ourselves. And here’s what I want to gently say to you: “You don’t need to carry that any more.” Lay it down. Let it go. The sooner you stop trying to live up to an impossible standard, the sooner you’ll start experiencing deep joy and fulfillment in being okay with right where you are. As I told my child, “So long as you are doing your best, that’s all that matters.” If you are struggling with parenting or need some encouragement as a mom, you do want to miss today's episode on the secret to being a more peaceful parent (it will likely surprise you!), the importance of raising your kids to be who they are instead of who we think they should be, and how to love a difficult child. In This Episode: [03:26] - What's saving my life this week is my very favorite Apple battery case. I'm constantly asked about this when I'm with people and I am always singing the praises of it! [05:21] - My book pick of the week is an oldie but a goodie: Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay. [09:50] - Today’s guest was actually recommended by a podcast listener and I'm so grateful this listener took the time to write in and recommend Jami Amerine's book. [11:56] - I ask Jami about her early years of parenting and how she struggled with perfectionism. She shares honestly about the lessons she learned from this. [15:17] - How was Jami able to let go of trying to do everything perfectly? She expresses so much wisdom for all of us -- but especially for those who still have younger kids. [19:04] - I was intrigued by the subtitle of Jami's book and she tells the story behind it and how it wasn't what she picked... but how we both think it fits so well.  [23:20] - What is Jami reading right now? I love her outside-the-box answer! [24:44] - And then she shares how she's giving up sugar (and also gives us a little teaser about her next book that she's writing... that I want to read ASAP!) [27:58] - Today’s listener question is about emotionally adjusting to the reality of giving up being a stay-at-home mom for a new lifestyle. Links and Resources: You Need a Budget (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) Jami Amerine Jami Amerine on Facebook Jami Amerine on Twitter Jami Amerine on Instagram Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors by Jami Amerine Stolen Jesus by Jami Amerine My Favorite Things on Amazon CrystalPaine.com MoneySavingMom.com YourBloggingMentor.com My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com   Sponsor Spotlight This episode is sponsored by YouNeedaBudget.com — the budgeting software we have personally used for the past two years and absolutely love. We were introduced to this budgeting software by my brother-in-law, Justin, a few years ago. He and my husband, Jesse, are both what I would lovingly refer to as “nerds”. You know the kind of people… those people who think spreadsheets are fun. And who geek out over features in Excel. Yup, those kinds of people. You might as well poke my eyeballs out with a hot iron rod than get to me be giddy over creating spreadsheets. But nevertheless, I love Spreadsheet Nerds because they help keep people like me in line and on track!  Anyway, it was around Christmas time and Justin started telling Jesse about YouNeedaBudget — what we call YNAB for short. Jesse and I had both heard of this software before, but we had been using Quicken for so long that we’d not considered changing to anything else. Well, when Jesse saw the features of YNAB, he was intrigued enough to sign up for the free trial. And it was pretty much love at first sight. Truthfully, I can’t even begin to tell you how often I’ve heard him exclaiming to me, to friends, or just to himself something about, “How cool and helpful YNAB is!” I’m such a pen and paper and cash girl, but after all his raving reviews, I finally gave in and downloaded it on my phone and had him show me how it works. It’s really, really impressive. I love how we can see exactly how we’re doing in every budget in just one glance. And since we have multiple budgets for our businesses and personal, it allows us to track them all in one app. Which is so handy! They usually only offer a 30-day trial, but they are giving you all a FREE 60-day trial so you can really get a feel for it and see how well it works.  Go here to sign up for your FREE 60-Day YNAB trial. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Who-whheee! We had fun today. Here is my best version of a list of all the lovely author/bloggers/books that we talked about. These links are affiliate links. They won't cost you anymore, and help you find the right author. Enjoy the reading.  Names are listed in the order we mentioned them in the above podcast and by genre: Contemporary: Becky Wade, Catherine West, Pepper Basham, Kara Issac, Katherine Reay, Courtney Walsh, Crystal Walton, Sarah Monson, Rachel Hauck, Melanie Dobson, Michelle Phoenix, Heidi Chiavaroli, Jamie Jo Wright, Melissa Tagg, Susan May Warren, Cynthia Ruchti, Suspense/Thriller/Mystery: Dani Pettrey, Carrie Stuart Parks, Ronie Kendig, Lynette Eason, Patricia Bradley, Irene Hannon, Julianna Deering, Rachel McMillion, Jen Turano, Ruthe Logan Herne, Sarah Ladd, Karen Kingsbury, Cathy Gohlke. Romantic Comedy: Mary Conneally, Julie Lessman, Amy Matayo. Young Adult YA: Sara Ella, Mary Weber, Jill Williamson, Nadine Brandes, Melanie Dickerson, Alison Gervais, McCall Hoyle, Jodi Hedlund, K. E. Granshert. The Jim Rubart Category: Jim Rubart Middle School Awesomeness: Brian Wells Amish: Shelley Shephard Gray, Olivia Newport, Venetta Chapman, Ruth Reid, Amy Clipton, Laura Hilton, Jan Drexler, Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, Susan Woods Fisher Redemption books:Joanne Bishcof-The Lady and the Lionheart, Camille Eidie-Memoir of Johnny Devine. Historical: Kate Breslin, Carrie Turansky, Kristy Cambron, Kristi Ann Hunter, Roseanne M White, Regina Jennings, Melissa Jaguars, Karen Witemeyer, LauraFrantz, Lori Benton, Amber Lynn Perry, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Elizabeth Camden, Tamera Alexander,Erica Vetch, Susanne Dietze, Gabrielle Meyer, Dawn Crandall, Ruth Axtell Morren (Sorry for butchering your name Ruth) , Michelle Griep, Amber Lynn Perry, MaryLu Tyndall, Jen Turano, Lynn Austin. Biblical: Mesu Andrews, Connilyn Cossette, Tesa Afshar, Angela Hunt, Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee. (Tosca Lee is the one I forgot.) Book Facebook Groups: Avid Readers of Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Christian, Amish Fiction Fan, Christian Fiction Fans, Christian Books-Connecting Readers & Authors. Blogger/Reviewer buddies: Just Commonly, Bookworm Mama, Singing Librarian Books, Faithfully Bookish, Cats corner, Relz Reviewz, Green Mockingbird, Radiant Light.  That's a load of intel folks, I hope you like.

In honor of Jane Austen's birthday on December 16, Amanda and Jenn recommend their favorite readalikes in this week's Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Life is Like A Musical by Tim Federle and The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay.   Books Discussed: The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Heartstone by Elle Katharine White The Living is Easy by Dorothy West The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian Longbourn by Jo Baker Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey & Maturin series (Master & Commander #1) Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James For Real by Alexis Hall These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer Top 20 Giveaway!