Podcast appearances and mentions of Louise Penny

We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you've read the book before listening to the episode. As you've come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book, rather than conversational rabbit holes.  Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped, but will include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode. These are affiliate links, so they kick back a small percentage to us if you buy through them, and help support the work we do on Currently Reading. 1:56 - The Set Up The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny (one L simply due to demographic of readers? Please don't fight me over this!) 3:05 - Putting the Book Into Context Publication date  Seasonal setting - Spring, around Easter Book Awards: Agatha Award for Best Novel in 2008, Nominated for: The Anthony Award, The Macavity Award and the Barry Award for Best Novel of 2008 Critic Reviews Alternate Title: Cruelest vs Cruellest - that's the only difference dependent on geographic location of publishing. Meredith's and Roxanna's encounters with the book Currently Reading Season 5: Episode 45 w/Ezeekat 8:46 - A Deeper Exploration Setup and first few paragraphs A seance as the driving source of the mystery Still Life by Louise Penny One note character in Madeline/lack of care for her as a character Gamache not introduced until chapter 9 Pg. 69 - Make note for future reads Gamache as a father and grandfather figure versus an inspector The pacing of the novel Quality of writing itself Themes: Regeneration, Resurrection and its unpredictability, jealousy, equanimity, grief, platonic love,  Character Development - Gamache's Pride, Beauvoir The Fear Factor 55:58 - What Do We Need to Know? Village of Three Pines - The Hadley House, Hazel's House A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny Homes as a driver for the plot/characters The Oddness Factor Gamache's accented English 1:06:00 - Superlatives Favorite scene Character MVP Biggest loser Best food description 1:16:32 - Within the Series Is this book skippable? Setting the foundation Favorite quote *Does the reading of passages take you out of the conversation or help enhance it? Let us know at the socials below! Next episode's read: A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny No Spoilers this episode!  Connect With Us: Please note the change in Meredith's Instagram handle. This was recorded prior to the change.  Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookshelves and morbid picture books Current Reads: men that may or may not be animals… Deep Dive: books where the house is a character The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:01 - The Popcast 2:28 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:36 - Holly @birdbrainbooks on Instagram 3:04 - Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey (Amazon Link) 7:12 - Current Reads 7:39 - Down the Hill by Susan Hendricks (Meredith) 10:02 - The Fact of A Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich 13:36 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (Kaytee) 14:56 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 15:22 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 18:12 - The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill (Meredith) 20:29 - When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 22:13 - The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser 22:23 - From the Front Porch Podcast 22:24 - What Should I Read Next Podcast 23:00 - Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Kaytee) 23:14 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope 23:26 - Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley  26:21 - Kill Creek by Scott Thomas (Meredith) 27:42 - Currently Reading Patreon 29:08 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 29:46 - An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adrianna Herrera (Kaytee) 29:58 - A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adrianna Herrera 30:05 - Cafe Con Libros 32:58 - Deep Dive: Books With Houses As Characters 34:07 - The Swifts by Beth Lincoln 35:07 - How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix 35:16 - A Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 35:39 - A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas 35:45 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 37:22 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 37:34 - The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen-Loigman 38:04 - The Attic Child by Lola Jaye 38:42 - The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell 39:27 - Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George 40:15 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 40:52 - Keep It in the Family by John Marrs 41:36 - Downton Shabby by Hopwood Depree 42:00 - Kill Creek by Scott Thomas 42:02 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 42:13 - The Only One Left by Riley Sager 42:38 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 43:20 - The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 45:00 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:01 - Fabled Bookshop 46:06 - An Unlikely Story 50:22 - I wish you would plan your spooky fall reading and I wished for a longer segment with Book Boyfriend Bill (which came true!) (Meredith) 47:06 - I wish to express my gratitude to my village in my season of moving and settling into a new home. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

We're back in Oregon to visit Beach Books! Owner Karen Emmerling and manager Alexa Butler share the story of this wonderful shop from Seaside, Oregon, from their active social media presence to their inventory of what they call "potato chip reads" -- and that one odd customer who collects...cat whiskers? Note: A few audio glitches in this one!Books We Talk About: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Still Life by Louise Penny, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister, Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.Venturing into Fashion TechExploring the convergence of fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

We're back in Oregon to visit Beach Books! Owner Karen Emmerling and manager Alexa Butler share the story of this wonderful shop from Seaside, Oregon, from their active social media presence to their inventory of what they call "potato chip reads" -- and that one odd customer who collects...cat whiskers? Note: A few audio glitches in this one!Books We Talk About: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Still Life by Louise Penny, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister, Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.Venturing into Fashion TechExploring the convergence of fashion tech, entrepreneurship, and fashion business. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a rhythm change and deeper reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing the TBRs of some bookish friends that we know really well and don't know at all The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:40 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 5:26 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 6:14 - The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 8:46 - Three Pines on Amazon Prime 9:03 - Current Reads 9:07 - The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga (Kaytee) 13:13 - What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall (Meredith) 14:36 - Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall 17:19 - The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams (Kaytee)  20:45 - Severance by Ling Ma (Meredith) 24:27 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 27:09 - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston (Kaytee)  30:38 - The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 31:44 - Red Queen by Juan Gomez-Jurado (Meredith) 37:32 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Susan Shaw Hulbert 38:58 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 38:59 - Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg 39:01 - Zero Fail by Carol Leonnig 39:06 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry 39:10 - The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman From Jillian Trinidad 43:05 - I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai 43:08 - Jade City by Fonda Lee 43:10 - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 43:13 - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 43:16 - Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren 49:29 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:37 - I wish everyone would read Love and Saffron by Kim Fay (Kaytee) 49:37 - Love and Saffron by Kim Fay 50:35 - 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Henff 52:51 - I wish I would read S.A Cosby before the Hamptons Whodunnit (Meredith) 53:08 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 53:55 - The Rhythm of Time by S.A. Cosby and Questlove Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Summary: Join Holly and Devin as they explore the world of US and international politics on today's episode! While neither of them have read many political books in the past, they appreciated these books specifically for their accuracy, the tension built, and the clear demonstration of the impact politics can have on the lives of those working in those spaces.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (3:23): Devin discussed Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston, a novel that follows Alex (first son of the United States) and Henry (grandson to the King of England) in one of the most epic enemies to lovers romances out there. After bad press from an incident involving a destroyed wedding cake, Alex and Henry are thrust together for a PR campaign that slowly becomes much, much more. It has just been released on Amazon Prime as a movie - check it out! Devin's key takeaways were: More than anything, this novel is about and conveys LGBTQIA+ joy. Henry is gay but forced to remain in the closet by his family and the crown. Alex had never come to terms with his own sexuality and his journey into understanding his bisexuality is moving and important.  Politics, shocker, are at the core of this novel and Alex's mother (the President) is working to be elected for a second term. The accuracy of a re-election campaign, the exploration of a new friendship out of political necessity, and the adrenaline rush of following our protagonists as they navigate their feelings and the potential global consequences would get any reader's heart beating faster.  UK and American history is woven throughout the novel; the histories greatly inform the choices, pressures, and decisions Alex and Henry make. They must grapple with what history means for them, what history will see in them, and how they can impact the outcome of their futures by the decisions in their present.  The Dagger (23:40): Holly discussed State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, a political thriller following new Secretary of State Ellen Adams. A wide-ranging and global story, Clinton and Penny delve into the lives of Ellen Adam and a low-level State Department Employee named Anahita after news of a bomb exploding on a bus in London and Paris breaks. Holly's key takeaways were: Clinton and Penny collaborated together to write this novel during the pandemic. They got to the core of the story they wanted to tell when Louise asked Hillary what kept her up at night, what gave her nightmares when she herself was Secretary of State. Penny's writing is as strong as ever and Hillary's expertise shines through via plot and structure.  This book explores the power of female friendship and being a woman in politics; a lot of the main characters are representatives from different countries like Iran, Pakistan, India, and Russia and Betsy, Ellen's number two is named after and an homage to Hillary and Louise's mutual friend who passed away.  Yes, State of Terror is a thriller, but don't forget the politics. A lot of the drama happens at a conference room table and the driver behind all of the plot ultimately is the domestic and international political situations that Ellen must navigate.  Hot On the Shelf (43:00): Devin: That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey  Holly: The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon What's Making Our Hearts Race (46:57): Devin: Baking bagels for the first time! Holly: The film Theater Camp   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by Mary and Roxanna and are discussing: Would You Rather: it's a game. it's bookish. it's fun! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . .   2:16 - Would you rather read a really great, interesting page turning book that you've been waiting for, with your whole family in the same room at the same time? Or would you rather read a boring book that you're really not into, but you're alone in your room? 6:28 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 6:32 - Would you rather be allowed to only read mediocre ACOTAR fanfic within the fantasy genre or have to give up fantasy entirely? 6:36 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 8:20 - Would you rather have a super spicy romance with a cheesy cover sitting in your office where clients can see it, or have a super spicy audiobook go off while in a playgroup with Charlotte? 10:15 - The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert 11:01 - Would you rather you and I (Meredith and Roxanna) be able to continue to buddy read together for the rest of our lives until we're old and gray? Or would you rather us live down the street from each other, but we could never talk about books again. 12:22 - Would you rather have to listen to romance in your ears, all romance all the time in your ears. Or you have to play the most graphic scenes of your murdery books out loud through speakers in public while you walk around the neighborhood? 14:10 - Would you rather only listen to audiobooks at one speed for the rest of your life or never listen to audiobooks again?  16:08 - Would you rather your children, be entirely suggestible with regard to their reading or your reading partner Meredith, be entirely suggestible with regard to her reading? 18:11 - Would you rather never be allowed to keep a book on your shelves, Libraries are immediate read and pass on only or be allowed to keep whatever books you'd like on your shelves, but never be allowed to organize or categorize them in any way?  19:46 - Would you rather have to reread your least favorite book every month or never read your favorite book ever again? 20:29 - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 20:40 - Blink by Malcolm Gladwell 20:41 - The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell 20:43 - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 20:57 - Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 21:23 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 21:48 - Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 21:53 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 22:04 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng 22:16 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager 22:59 - Would you rather never have to wait for the release of a book again or would you want to always have the opportunity to meet your favorite author in person and have a real conversation with them? 24:36 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 25:23 - State of Terror by Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny 27:19 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 27:19 - Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Pre-order link) 27:43 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 28:25 - Would you rather never get to read in the hammock again or never get to read in front of a crackling fire again? 30:28 - Would you rather be a writer who wrote an amazing debut, but then had a sophomore slump or would you rather be a writer who wrote a breakout first book, had an amazing follow up and every book has been better than the last… but each book features a mythical creature with two peens? 32:53 - Would you want to be an author that puts out one incredible book that wins all the prizes, but it's also a commercial success, or would you rather be an author that writes a very beloved and well selling series, but has a much smaller, beloved, but smaller audience? 37:43 - Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews 38:25 - Would you rather read in an isolated cabin with no fireplace? And it's very drafty and there might be spiders or would you rather read in a very noisy coffee shop with bad music and loud conversation? 39:51 - Would you rather for the rest of your life only do buddy reads or never get to buddy read again? 41:28 - Would you rather have no food sensitivities or no reading sensitivities? (i.e. no triggers) 43:15 - Would you rather have an author crush that writes a book you hate, and you have to interview that author for Currently Reading or would you rather have an author crush who writes a book you absolutely love, but when you interview them, they're a total jerk? 46:26 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live w/John Marrs 46:36 - The Marriage Act by John Marrs 50:15 - Would you rather that reading always made you fall asleep or that you could never fall asleep while reading? 52:00 - Kindle Oasis 52:02 - Kindle Paperwhite 55:19 - Kindle Oasis CaseBot Case Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

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

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

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

We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you've read the book before listening to the episode. As you've come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book, rather than conversational rabbit holes.  Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped, but will include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode. These are affiliate links, so they kick back a small percentage to us if you buy through them, and help support the work we do on Currently Reading. 2:02 - The Set Up A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny 3:34 - Putting the Book Into Context Publication date (mentioned that it is the last book pre-iPhone which comes into play later) The rating is higher on Audible than Goodreads, speaking to the quality of narration. Seasonal setting - Winter Book Awards: Agatha Award for Best Novel in 2007 Critic Reviews Release date confusion Alternate Title: Dead Cold (Canadian title), TV Show on Amazon Prime titled this episode “Whiteout” Meredith's and Roxanna's encounters with the book 9:37 - A Deeper Exploration First few paragraphs Still Life by Louise Penny Gamache is not introduced until chapter 8 Immediate body shaming of CC's daughter by CC herself The Oddness Factor P.148 highlighting the oddness of the murder The Canadian Perspective Exploration of art used in A Fatal Grace The pacing of the novel The Villagers and the Village itself Themes: Three Pines as a place of respite, Introspection and the acceptance of oneself, Light and Dark The comparison of CC, Peter and Clara Morrow Vulnerability and authenticity at superpowers Lack of small children belonging to main characters The Fear Factor   46:57 - What Do We Need to Know? Village of Three Pines - The Bistro, The Hadley House How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny Enneagram Corner Introduction to Arnoult 1:00:22 - Superlatives Biggest flaw or disappointment Fat shaming and appearance shaming Favorite scene Character MVP Biggest loser Best food description Favorite quote 1:20:44 - Within the Series Setting the table Favorite quote Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny Next episode's read: The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny No Spoilers this episode!  Connect With Us: Please note the change in Meredith's Instagram handle. This was recorded prior to the change.  Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

In her last show, host Shelagh Rogers talks to the Cree poet Louise Bernice Halfe Skydancer, is interviewed by mystery writer Louise Penny and holds a "super panel" with longtime columnists Donna Bailey Nurse, Antanas Sileika and Randy Boyagoda.

Sleepless City: A Nick Ryan Novel by Reed Farrel Coleman https://amzn.to/449r4Bl “A tour-de-force! The pace is relentless, the plot smart, his new lead character, Nick Ryan, is a hero for the times…Reed is a brilliant storyteller.” --Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author When you're in trouble, you call 911. When cops are in trouble, they call Nick Ryan. Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud. In fact, they don't talk about him at all. He doesn't wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York. Nick Ryan can find a criminal who's vanished. Or he can make a key witness disappear. He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city. He's the mayor's private cop, the fixer, the first call when the men and women who protect and serve are in trouble and need protection themselves. With conflicted loyalties and a divided soul, he's a veteran cop still fighting his own private war. He's a soldier of the streets with his own personal code. But what happens when the man who knows all the city's secrets becomes a threat to both sides of the law? About the Author Called a hard-boiled poet by NPR's Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman is the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-one novels—including six in Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone series—short stories, poetry, and essays. In addition to his acclaimed series characters, Moe Prager and Gus Murphy, he has written the stand-alone novel Gun Church and collaborated with decorated Irish crime writer Ken Bruen on the novel Tower. Reed is a four time Edgar Award nominee in three different categories: Best Novel, Best Paperback Original, and Best Short Story. He is a four-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best PI Novel of the Year. He has also won the Audie, Macavity, Barry, and Anthony Awards.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by special guest Jaysen Headley, and are discussing: Bookish Moments: sick reading, a surprise book from an author, and breaking other people's reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we talk all things Ezeekat and get to know the man behind the accounts The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . It's time to send in your listener presses!  Make a voice memo on your phone. Tell us your name, where you're from and the title and author of the book you'd like to press. Use the phrase “Here's the setup” and tell us why you love it! Please keep it under 3 minutes. Email us your voice memo at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Press” as the subject. DEADLINE JUNE 22 1:48 - Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitter and Twitch 3:24 - Bookish Moment of the Week 6:08 - The Spells We Cast by Jason June (Pre-order amazon link) 7:43 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 8:44  - Current Reads 9:04 - Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulson (Kaytee) 11:05 - Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulson 12:00 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Jaysen) 15:56 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 18:14 - Happy Place by Emily Henry 19:57 - The Whispers by Ashley Audrain (Meredith) 20:04 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 22:03 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 23:58 - The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 24:57 - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) 28:26 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  28:55 - Ander & Santi Were Here by Johnny Garza Villa (Jaysen) 29:16 - Babel by R.F. Kuang 32:52 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 33:28 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 35:14 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (Meredith) 35:36 - Fabled Bookshop 35:42 - Sarah's Bookshelves 38:49 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 39:56 - Deep Dive: All Things Jason Headly AKA Ezeekat 43:02 - Jaysen on BookTok 43:03 - Jaysen on Instagram 43:35 - Jaysen on Twitch 46:15 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 46:16 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters 46:20 - Ander & Santi Were Here by Johnny Garza Villa  46:46 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 47:34 - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 47:35 - Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn 49:41 - Still Life (Three Pines #1) by Louise Penny 55:33 - Jaysen on Patreon 56:57 - My Shelfie game 57:11 - Ex Libris game 57:23 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 58:06 - Artisans of Splendent Vale game 58:55 - Meet Us At The Fountain 59:12 - I wish everyone would read A Psalm for the Wild Built (Kaytee) 59:12 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 59:23 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 1:00:24 - A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers 1:00:51 - I wish Booknet Fest is successful and all goes well! (Jaysen) 1:02:14 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 102:38 - Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 1:02:40 - The Toll by Neal Shusterman 1:02:46 - Gleaning by Neal Shusterman 1:03:57 - Fairyloot 1:04:25 - My wish is that you follow Jaysen everywhere! (Meredith) Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitter and Twitch 1:04:52 - CR Season 5: Episode 39 Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

In Episode 1 of Season 4 Mike welcomes his good friend Rachael Lawrence-Lupon for a DEEP dive on their favorite duet songs from the golden age of duets (the 1990s) as well as Rahael's passion for music and the joy and comfort she brings people through her work as a music therapist.  Mike and Rachael also discuss an amazing fundraiser event throughout Michigan called Barley, Beats and BBQ (https://www.hom.org/barley-bbq-beats-2023/).Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmikedEmail the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.comKey moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S4E1 featuring Mike's musical friend Rachael Lawrence-Lupton1:40: Mike talks about what's been going on with him, including an epic train trip to Canada, involving a transit adventure, discovering a wonderful Canadian mystery novel series by Louise Penny, a lot of NHL hockey, and a whole lot of Canadian culture.12:00: Mike then recalls the St. Patrick's Day Party he hosted in the Daniel Pub (aka his basement pub) that involved double digit friends showing up.13:15: Mike goes over his recent trip to the continent of Europe and what it entailed.14:10: Mike goes over the plan for the podcast going forward and what it is evolving into.  Spoiler alert: it's changing a bit!16:20: Mike then brings on his friend Rachael Lawrence-Lupton to talk their favorite duet jams from the 90s.17:40: Rachael gives some background on her as an Ann Arbor native18:40: Mike and Rachael talk about how they know each other (which Mike actually MISREMEMBERS) and how their friendship blossomed over pub trivia.23:30: The topic of Rachael's good luck snack she brings to every Michigan football tailgate party at Mike's house.25:30: Rachael talks about the music therapy work she does at Arbor Hospice and its impact on the people she provides therapy to, as well as the Barley, BBQ and Beats fundraiser events (https://www.hom.org/barley-bbq-beats-2023/) happening all over the State of Michigan.28:15: Rachael breaks down who her longest running friend is (he doubles as her roommate and husband!).29:30: Mike and Rachael go over the theme and format for this episode on 90s duets and how they define “duet” (Rachael's definition is much more scientific than Mike's).36:00: Mike and Rachael then break down their top 7 favorite duets from the 1990s in serious detail, starting with Rachael's #7 duet which involves a classic father/daughter collaboration.42:40: A song about not knowing a lot except one critical thing, a beautiful higher pitched male voice and a road trip from Chicago to Ann Arbor.50:25: Two legendary R&B crooners in a dispute over a boy.58:00: A beautiful duet about losing love (which sometimes does happen).1:05:00: A track about a new world that's not half full, but instead very full.1:13:20: Wu-Tang and an R&B Legend in a groundbreaking crossover duet.1:20:45: A Country Duet that's an all time wedding reception emotional banger featuring one half of the queen of Canadian country music..1:27:30: A classic cover duet featuring an established rocker and an up-and-coming prodigy.  This one gets wild in the evening.1:33:00: A duet featuring two of the most powerful vocalists of all time, one from north of the border and the other a legendary Broadway artist.1:41:35: An alternative rock duet with a killer message that will leave you hungry for more.1:48:15: An R&B duet with a killer string opening that Mike used to play on loop in his dorm room back in 1997-1998.1:55:10: A country duet from a boyfriend to a girlfriend who later became husband and wife.2:01:40: MC + WH = Raw Duet POWER2:09:30: An R&B/Hip Hop Duet Crossover that encapsulates the 90s.  

Summary: Ciao, bella! Welcome to the first stop on our Summer Jetset Series - Italy! Today Devin and Holly visit Venice and Positano together to understand the close relationship between love and death in Italy. Since the time of Shakespeare, the country has been a place of passion in literature (second only, perhaps, to France). They agree that regardless of your prior experience visiting the country, novels set in the country are always vivid, intriguing, and colorful.  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (4:19): Holly discussed Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon, a crime fiction novel set in Venice featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti. The book opens at the end of intermission at Teatro La Fenice; the conductor, Maestro Wallauer, has been poisoned and is dead on the floor of his dressing room. Holly's key takeaways were: The mystery of who killed the Maestro is a slow burn through the book. Brunetti's tactics are conversation focused, and the novel is the opposite of a templated popcorn thriller. That being said, it came together very effectively by the end.  Leon has lived in Venice for years and brought her experiences to the page; we get great behind-the-scenes looks at the Venetian opera house, excursions by canal around the city, and a colorful cast of Italian characters (most of whom are constantly smoking and drinking coffee)  This series is the Italian cousin to the Bruno Chief of Police series set in southern France; if you're a fan of Louise Penny you'll also likely enjoy these books!  The Heart (17:35): Devin discussed One Italian Summer by Rebecca Searle, a novel set in Positano that follows Katy Silver on a vacation that was intended as a mother-daughter trip. When Katy's mother dies before they can make it to the Amalfi Coast, Katy's entire sense of reality and herself is turned upside down. She is unsure if she wants to stay in her marriage, and uses the vacation to get some space. Devin's key takeaways were: This is essentially a time travel story; once Katy arrives, she meets her own mother (Carol) at 30 years old in the summer she had spent in Positano before meeting her husband and settling down. The time travel element isn't fully explained and the reader is left unsure of how Katy travels back and forth across decades (best not to think too hard on this and just enjoy the story).  Searle explores this mother-daughter relationship in-depth through the novel. Katy has a romantic fling as well, but ultimately the book posits that Carol is her soulmate. Katy must learn how to reframe herself as an individual, instead of as a bonded pair with her mother.  Regardless of the plot holes, this novel had such vivid descriptions of Positano, the hotels, the hills, the restaurants, even Katy's outfits, that the reader is fully drawn into the Italian adventure. The sense of place could not be stronger.  Hot On the Shelf (38:34): Holly: Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow Devin: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune What's Making Our Hearts Race (41:15): Holly: Libro.fm  Devin: Ted Lasso Season 3    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

In this conversation, Angelina and Cindy talk all things related to the detective novel. Why do we love detective fiction so much? What are the qualities of a good detective novel? What is the history of detective fiction, and how did World War I bring about the Golden Age of the genre? Angelina and Cindy answer all these questions and more. Be sure to scroll down for links to all the books and authors mentioned in this episode!  Commonplace Quotes: Those who read poetry to improve their minds will never improve their minds by reading poetry, for the true enjoyments must be spontaneous and compulsive and look to no remoter end. The Muses will submit to no marriage of convenience. C. S. Lewis One of these days I shall write a book in which two men are seen to walk down a cul de sac, and there is a shot, and one man is found murdered, and the other runs away with a gun in his hand, and after twenty chapters stinking with red herrings, it turns out that the man with the gun did it after all. Dorothy L. Sayers The Listeners by Walter De La Mare ‘Is there anybody there?' said the Traveler,       Knocking on the moonlit door;  And his horse in the silence champed the grasses       Of the forest's ferny floor:  And a bird flew up out of the turret,       Above the Traveler's head:  And he smote upon the door again a second time;       ‘Is there anybody there?' he said.  But no one descended to the Traveler;       No head from the leaf-fringed sill  Leaned over and looked into his grey eyes,       Where he stood perplexed and still.  But only a host of phantom listeners       That dwelt in the lone house then  Stood listening in the quiet of the moonlight       To that voice from the world of men:  Stood thronging the faint moonbeams on the dark stair,       That goes down to the empty hall,  Hearkening in an air stirred and shaken       By the lonely Traveler's call.  And he felt in his heart their strangeness,       Their stillness answering his cry,  While his horse moved, cropping the dark turf,       'Neath the starred and leafy sky;  For he suddenly smote on the door, even       Louder, and lifted his head:—  ‘Tell them I came, and no one answered,       That I kept my word,' he said.  Never the least stir made the listeners,       Though every word he spake  Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house       From the one man left awake:  Ay, they heard his foot upon the stirrup,       And the sound of iron on stone,  And how the silence surged softly backward,       When the plunging hoofs were gone. Book List: The World's Last Night by C.S. Lewis  The Five Red Herrings, Murder Must Advertise, and Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers  Nancy Drew #45: The Spider Sapphire Mystery by Carolyn Keene  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  The Footsteps at the Lock by Ronald Knox Agatha Christie  Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe  The Moonstone and The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins The Albert Campion Series by Margery Allingham The Roderick Alleyn Series by Ngaio Marsh The Flavia de Luce Series by Allen Bradley The Inspector Appleby Mystery Series by Michael Innes  The Daughter of Time and Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey  Murder Fantastical by Patricia Moyes The Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) Alexander McCall Smith Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Series by Laurie King Chief Inspector Gamache Series by Louise Penny  Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series by Ellis Peters The Inspector Adam Dalgliesh Series by P.D. James  Connect with Us: You can find Angelina and Thomas at HouseofHumaneLetters.com, on Instagram @angelinastanford, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at morningtimeformoms.com, on Instagram @cindyordoamoris and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/. Check out Cindy's own Patreon page also! Follow The Literary Life on Instagram, and jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let's get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: behind the scenes content and a literary festival Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the best “gateway” books to get a new or struggling reader addicted The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:54 - Sarah's Bookshelves Summer Reading GuideSarah's Patreon if you want access to Summer Shelves  2:17 - What Should I Read Next Episode 381 4:20 - Pango Books 6:42  - Current Reads 7:11 - What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline (Meredith)  7:23 - Fabled Bookshop 11:30 - Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline 11:52 - We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange 12:50 - The Comfort Book by Matt Haig (Kaytee) 13:02 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 13:06 - How to Stop Time by Matt Haig 13:32 - CR Season 5: Episode 30 14:09 - Fable App 17:20 - The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen (Meredith) 17:25 - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 20:24 - The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 21:24 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 22:13 - The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements (Kaytee) 22:19 - The Novel Neighbor 24:23 - Sarah's Bookshelves 2022 Summer Reading Guide 25:41 - Blue Monday by Nicci French (Meredith) 31:42 - My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson (Kaytee) 33:09 - Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian 34:44 - Gateway Books 37:04 - What Should I Read Next 37:51 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 38:15 - Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 38:18 - Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano 38:49 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 40:05 - Calypso by David Sedaris 40:13 - The Anthroprocene Reviewed by John Green 41:14 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 42:19 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 42:31 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 44:03 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 44:05 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle 44:37 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 45:12 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 45:42 - Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 45:45 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 46:57 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 47:09 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 48:10 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 48:31 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow 49:08 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 50:25 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:39 - The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Whyss 52:46 - I wish someone would write a story about The Forbidden Island of Niihau (Meredith) 54:08 - I wish for a reading cafe. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and author Louise Penny joined Zibby for an event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss their New York Times bestselling political thriller, State of Terror, which centers around one of Secretary Clinton's greatest fears: the possibility that terrorists could get ahold of nuclear weapons. Secretary Clinton and Penny share how they met through Clinton's late best friend and bonded through Penny's grief after losing her husband. The duo also reveals what it took for them to hit their co-writing stride, which political powerhouse inspired their protagonist, how President Clinton was recovering after his recent hospitalization, and why it was important that the story focused on strong but imperfect women.Purchase on Zibby's Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3MxRndrPurchase on Bookshop: bit.ly/3BmIBr4Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C.J. Navas, Jorge y Don Carlos repasan la actualidad seriéfila de los diferentes canales, cadenas y plataformas, los estrenos de los próximos días, las ficciones más vistas por su audiencia, contestan a las preguntas de los oyentes y dan sus recomendaciones habituales de cada semana. PATROCINADOR: Ya están disponible en AXN NOW, la plataforma de video bajo demanda de AXN, todos los episodios de la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. Más información en: https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C.J. Navas comenta el fichaje de TheGrefg para presentar el nuevo ‘Un, dos tres', la nueva versión en formato de miniserie de ‘El Gatopardo' que ha encargado Netflix, el Top10 de Betaseries de la semana y muchas noticias más en su repaso diario al mundo de las series de televisión. PATROCINADOR: Ya están disponible en AXN NOW, la plataforma de video bajo demanda de AXN, todos los episodios de la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. Más información en: https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Detective Armand Gamache. This limited-edition podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you've read the book before listening to the episode. As you've come to expect with all Currently Reading content, Meredith and Roxanna will follow a regular episode format, with regular segments, so you know what to expect each and every time. We love staying focused on the book, rather than conversational rabbit holes.  Show notes for this series will not be time-stamped, but will include links to Bookshop dot org or Amazon for any books or resources referenced in the episode. These are affiliate links, so they kick back a small percentage to us if you buy through them, and help support the work we do on Currently Reading. 3:50 - The Set Up Still Life by Louise Penny 4:40 - Putting the Book Into Context Louise Penny's age at publication Publisher rejection Seasonal settings and Canadian Thanksgiving Book Awards: CNA New Blood Dagger Award, Arthur Ellis Award, Dilys Award, Anthony Award for Best First Novel The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny Glass Houses by Louise Penny How did it sell Meredith and Roxanna's first encounters with the series No other titles for this volume (but many do have alternates!) 12:17 - A Deeper Exploration First few paragraphs Louise's writing style and character introduction Our first meeting with Gamache Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Oddness Factor Diagnosing the end Exploration of human nature Overarching themes Still Life and Still Lives Pacing  Is this is a cozy? 50:50 - What Do We Need to Know? Village of Three Pines Canadian History 59:28 - Superlatives Biggest flaw or disappointment Language around LGBT characters and large bodies Favorite scene Best food description Character MVP Biggest loser Favorite foods 1:12:23 - Within the Series Pivotal or skippable Favorite quote 1:16:03 - Stop to Avoid Spoilers for Other Books How it Fits within the series Recurring visuals Ruth's poetry Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram - This is NOT what it says in the episode. She got locked out between recording and drop day! currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and  www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

C.J. Navas comenta ‘Étoile', la nueva serie de los Sherman-Palladino en el mundo del ballet para Prime Video, la confirmación del estreno de la nueva temporada de ‘Black Mirror' en Junio, lo que le ha parecido ‘El Hijo Zurdo'., que llega hoy a Movistar Plus+ y muchas noticias más en su repaso diario al mundo de las series de televisión. PATROCINADOR:Ya están disponible en AXN NOW, la plataforma de video bajo demanda de AXN, todos los episodios de la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. Más información en: https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C.J. Navas comenta todo lo que presentó ayer en Amazon en su evento Prime Video Presents, el espectacular reparto que Netflix está reuniendo para ‘Zero Day', el especial musical de Navidad de Hannah Waddingham para Apple TV+  y muchas noticias más en su repaso diario al mundo de las series de televisión. PATROCINADOR: Ya están disponible en AXN NOW, la plataforma de video bajo demanda de AXN, todos los episodios de la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. Más información en: https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C.J. Navas comenta la adaptación a serie de ‘Los Siete Magníficos' que han encargado a Nic Pizzolatto, los nuevos proyectos de Bryan Cox, la transformación de AXN White en AXN Movies a partir del próximo 1 de Mayo y muchas noticias más en su repaso diario al mundo de las series de televisión. PATROCINADOR:El próximo martes 25 de abril AXN estrena en exclusiva y con un doble episodio la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. Más información en: https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C.J. Navas comenta los ganadores de los Premios Platino, el triunfo de ‘El Hijo Zurdo' en Canneseries, el proyecto de serie de ‘Crepúsculo' y muchas noticias más en su repaso diario al mundo de las series de televisión. PATROCINADOR: El próximo martes 25 de abril AXN estrena en exclusiva y con un doble episodio la serie Three Pines, de los productores de The Crown y protagonizada por Alfred Molina. La serie, basada en los libros de la autora canadiense Louise Penny, sigue al inspector jefe Armand Gamache mientras investiga una serie de asesinatos en Three Pines, un pueblo aparentemente idílico en la región rural de Québec. Muy pronto empezarán a revelarse secretos largamente ocultos, incluidos los propios, a los que deberá enfrentarse Gamache. https://www.axn.es/programas/three-pines  ENLACES: Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com  Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Fuera de Series: Especial Semana Santa: https://fueradeseries.com/fuera-de-series-especial-semana-santa-2023/  Gran Angular, de Fuera de Series: https://fueradeseries.com/categoria/podcasts/gran-angular/  El primer episodio de FDS Over The Top: https://fueradeseries.com/fds-over-the-top-marzo-2023 / Razones para Ver de Rabbit Hole: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-rabbit-hole/  Razones para Ver de Succession: https://fueradeseries.com/razones-para-ver-succession-temporada-4/  Universo Star Wars, todos los jueves en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:30 (hora peninsular española) Universo Star Trek, todos los lunes en directo desde http://youtube.com/fueradeseries y http://twitch.tv/fueradeseries a partir de las 21:15 (hora peninsular española) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading mojo and a package of bookish delights Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how do we decide which books to own or keep? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:21 - Bookish Moment of the Week 3:15 - Parnassus Books 3:34 - Currently Reading Patreon (supporters get access to the IPL each month) 4:16 - Fabled Bookshop 5:32 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (Publishes Sept 2023) 7:09 - Current Reads 7:23 - To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 7:32 - Rebel by Beverly Jenkins  11:30 - A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) 16:46 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 18:11 - Beach Read by Emily Henry 18:54 - The Storyteller's Death by Ann Davila Cardinal (Kaytee) 19:06 - Schuler Books 21:10 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 21:46 - The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow (Meredith) 23:28 - Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson 25:08 - Diving In Podcast 25:37 - The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass (Kaytee) 25:43 - Changing Hands Bookstore 30:27 - The Future is Yours by Dan Frey (Meredith) 34:05 - How Books Make It To Our Forever Shelves 38:19 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 38:20 - Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 38:22 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 38:25 - Search by Michelle Huneven 39:53 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 41:41 - The Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield 42:46 - Still Life by Louise Penny  43:13 - Babel by RF Kuang 46:15 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:42 - I wish everyone would read Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman in a Specific Way (Kaytee) 46:42 - Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman 47:01 - Fanny Hill by John Cleland 49:04 - Pango Books 49:14 -  I wish I liked putting together Ikea furniture (Meredith) 49:24 - Ikea full size Billy Bookcase Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Louise Penny discusses A World of Curiosities, the latest in the Inspector Armand Gamache series, C.S. Richardson takes the Proust questionnaire and columnists Vish Khanna and Treasa Levasseur recommend books on music and self development.

Episode #52 - Don Hewson is an intellectual property lawyer and resident of The Village of Erin Meadows in Mississauga, Canada. He has a background in engineering and has traveled to 87 countries, and is an avid fan of classical music and author Louise Penny.  Unlock the hidden gems of wisdom as hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle chat with Don on the Green Bench. "Encourage your children to do whatever it is they want to do and get involved in collegial activities - don't be loners - and be sure to excel in mathematics and science courses to open up a world of possibilities!" Don Hewson had a passion for music and engineering, but it wasn't until he was a senior partner at a law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Law that he was able to combine these two passions. He quickly learned the technical aspects of patent law and soon was travelling around the world to represent his clients. He was also able to introduce his wife, Yummy, to a world of travel and music. Through his work, Don was able to unlock the potential of a variety of projects, from the chocolate coating on Chapman's ice cream to the revolutionary device that enabled the fast and efficient formation of poured concrete buildings. Don's career also allowed him to inspire others to pursue their passions, no matter how unconventional. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How did the invention of a revolutionary concrete forming device revolutionize construction? 2. Why is intellectual property law a field that requires a science or engineering background? 3. What are the benefits of taking a music course in high school, and how did it influence Don Hewson's career?   Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. ----more---- The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.   "The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel   This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages Retirement & Long-term Care homes in Ontario, Canada. #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions Learn more about our host, Kathy Buckworth, at kathybuckworth.com Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca Learn more about Schlegel Villages at schlegelvillages.com

Today archivist and author Amy Tector is back on the podcast to discuss her new series, the Dominion Archives Mysteries, which is perfect for fans of Louise Penny.

Welcome to Episode 22 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: SIGN HERE by Claudia Lux (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Cackle by Rachel Harrison and A Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires Olivia's Book: EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE by Benjamin Stevenson (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Armand Gameche series by Louise Penny, The Family Plot by Megan Collins Kristen's Book: BEFORE SHE FINDS ME by Heather Chavez (out 6.27.23!) - Similar Suggestions: Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware, Killing Eve (TV Show), Dexter (TV Show), The Good Girl by Mary Kubica Contact Us: Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites Kristen: @kristenbirdwrites Happy Pub Day! WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay THE KIND WORTH SAVING by Peter Swanson THE GOLDEN SPOON by Jessa Maxwell GONE AGAIN by Minka Kent THE FAMILY BONES by Elle Marr FORGET WHAT YOU KNOW by Christina Dodd THE LONDON SEANCE SOCIETY by Sarah Penner ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME by William Landay

Summary: Louise Penny is one of Canada's most prolific and successful authors - she writes dark, heart wrenching murders that somehow pair well with a quiet town with quaint bed and breakfasts and bistros with some of the best food ever described. Holly and Devin fell in love with the Armand Gamache detective series years ago, and today they finally get to gush about Louise and her writing for the podcast! Check out a spoiler-free LoveFest to learn why both Holly and Devin cannot get enough of these murder mysteries!  Topics Discussed: Plots (6:28): The mysteries themselves are unusual and ultimately a bit odd - no one is ever taken out by a gun in front of a security camera. This makes the books super fresh and unlike other mystery novels. Penny intends to leave the reader off-balance, and her masterful writing is intended to keep us guessing without ever making us question plausibility.  The books must be read in order because there are multi-book plotlines that investigate larger issues than each murder - corruption, racism, drug trafficking, and infrastructure neglect to name a few.  Characters (15:15): Every character, recurring or not, is flawed and therefore deeply human. As a reader, it becomes easy to empathize even with Ruth, a mean old crone alcoholic and poet (Devin's car is named Ruth after her).  The series centers around the citizens of Three Pines, a fictitious Québec town that acts as a microcosm of community everywhere.  We follow a core group of characters as they grow, evolve, live and die in Three Pines; the ultimate feeling for the reader is that they are journeying through life with friends they care about deeply.  Writing (21:12): Part of the magic of Penny is that she writes about each character as if she is in their head; if they are confident they are right, only time and the advancing plot will show us. This adds a propulsive and immersive element to the story where you as the reader feel like you're experiencing it with them as things evolve, versus being told a story.  Louise Penny may as well have been a psychologist (and one of the Three Pines residents, Myrna, actually is!) for how deeply she understands the human condition and infuses that deep compassion into her writing. Themes (27:20): Motivation: there are deep emotional and psychological motivations for all characters which drives both good and bad decisions across the series. Grief plays an especially large role, unveiling the long-term impacts of death and trauma.  Art: there is art all over this series! Ruth is a poet, Armand quotes poetry and literature freely while they investigate murder, Clara and Peter are visual artists, music features heavily throughout.  Justice: While Armand is of course a detective, the series also interrogates the true meaning of justice as a concept, pitting Armand and his team multiple times against various power structures and corrupt systems that force them to make decisions - doing what is right, what is easy, and sometimes, what is technically illegal.  Community: Yes, these are murder mystery books, but all 18 books are united by a compelling and heartwarming sense of community. The characters care about each other, about their place in the world, and about how their decisions impact others.  Details (33:56): The food!! We could talk for two hours about the food alone. Penny enlists the help of all five senses to create a vivid world that grounds the reader and makes Three Pines come to life, one croissant at a time.  Each book tends to be quite seasonal, centered on a specific time of year that adds to the tension, plot, and sense that we are experiencing life as it happens for the characters.  The police investigations are not glossed over and have many nitpicky details that brings the reader more deeply into the often confusion, dead-end exploring world of detective Gamache as he and his team solve murders.  Favorite Books (40:16): Holly: The Beautiful Mystery (Book 8) Devin: How the Light Gets In (Book 9)  Hot On the Shelf (49:14): Holly: She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Devin: Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon What's Making Our Hearts Race (51:04): Holly: Andor on Disney+ Devin: Paul T. Goldman on Peacock   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

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

Welcome to Episode 18 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book Suggestions: THE FOURTH MONKEY by JD Barker (available now!), UNSUB by Meg Gardiner (available now!), THE CHESTNUT MAN by Soren Sveistrup (available now!), LAZARUS by Lars Kepler (available now!), THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE by Karine Engberg (available now!), SOME CHOOSE DARKNESS by Charlie Donlea (available now!) Olivia's Book Suggestions: GRANT COUNTY/WILL TRENT series by Karin Slaughter, ROBERT HUNTER series by Chris Carter, TRACY CROSSWHITE by Robert Dugoni, ARMAND GAMACHE series by Louise Penny, TAYLOR JACKSON series by JT Ellison Contact Us- Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites Happy Pub Day! THE DEVIL'S RANSOM by Brad Taylor ALL HALLOWS by Christopher Colden WATCH ME DISAPPEAR by Ross Armstrong DON'T OPEN THE DOOR by Allison Brennan Other Crime Entertainment Mentioned (Movie) Scream (Movie) The Chestnut Man (Play) Towards Zero