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Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinDracula DailyManderly CandleBooks Mentioned -Dog Flowers by Danielle GellerThe Night Guest by Hildur Knuttsdotir, translated by Mary Robinette KowalEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

In this episode, Maya attempts (key word attempts) to break down the Golden Age inspired mystery in Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone!Sierra Madre Golf https://sierramadregolf.com/?ref=mayag or use Code MAYAGSubscribe to the My Take newsletter that comes out every other friday: https://mytake.aweb.page/p/5c793f97-1177-42ff-a0a9-5c9f3b7313b1 My Take also has a Patreon, where every month there will be fun bonus content, including a book club, so it would mean the world if you could support us there! Connect with Maya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mytake/?hl=enPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mytakepodWebsite: https://mytakepodcast.weebly.com/ 

The new JavaScript package manager and serverless registry vlt debuted recently, promising to be a drop-in replacement for existing package managers like npm with additional offerings like a dependency query syntax selector and GUI experience for dependency graphs.Vite 6.0 released this week, and its biggest improvement is the new experimental Environment API. The Environment API is designed so that framework authors can create as many environments as they need within a single Vite server so they can map the way their apps work in production. Astro 5.0 also enters primetime with Astro Content Layers that loads content from any source, Server Islands to combine cached, static content with dynamic content, simplified prerendering, and Vite 6 support (using the new Environment API, mentioned in the last paragraph).News:Paige - Vite 6.0 is outJack - Astro 5.0 releaseTJ - vlt Client and Serverless RegistryBonus News:Deno v. Oracle: Canceling the JavaScript TrademarkGenAIScriptFire Starters:Details disclosure HTML elementWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - The Diplomat TV seriesJack - Retaining your thumbs thanks to SawStopTJ - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone and StoryGraph book trackerThanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, explore our website and reach us via email, or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire and BlueSky.Front-end Fire websiteBlue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fireFollow us on Bluesky @front-end-fire.com

For those of you who love a thriller, a mystery or a bit of horror year-round, this one is for you. Today Joe is joined by Kara (@thebookkaravan) to talk about twisty, claustrophobic thrillers that will take you from fall into winter. They'll take you from Halloween through the dark nights of the new year! Titles mentioned in this episode: Kara's Titles:   The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides  The Only One Left by Riley Sager  Cover Story by Susan Rigetti  The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen  Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll  The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena  Joe's Titles:  Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson  Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong  Extended Stay by Juan Martinez  Bridge by Lauren Beukes  I Will Find You by Harlan Coben  Mister Magic by Kiersten White  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are sharing some of our favorite gentle mysteries and suspenses.  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (Traci) The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland (Traci) The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (A Flavia de Luce Novel) by Alan Bradley (Ellie) All That is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay (Traci) A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey (Ellie) Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Traci) A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Ellie)  

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October and November! Plus, they discuss a book tech problem about ex libris stickers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Hello Comicshttps://www.hellocomics.net/readingglassesCODE: GLASSESPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmwww.maximumfun.org/joinTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Readathon is Sunday 10/13!Books Mentioned - Hum by Helen PhillipsSummers End by Juneau Black OCTOBERThe Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara RaaschRed White and Royal Blue meets the Nightmare before ChristmasCoup de Grace by Sofia AjramQueer horror, Montreal, time loop, psychologicalThe Bog Wife by Kay CaronisterHorror, Appalachian gothic, siblings, supernatural bargain, family, nature magicThe Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. LinYA horror, sisterhood, Vancouver, ghosts, demonsKiller House Party by Lily AndersonYA horror, haunted mansion house party goes bad, ghostsThe Coiled Serpent by Camilla GrudoraHorror, short story collection, surreal, subversiveThis Cursed House by Del SandeenHistorical horror, Southern gothic, 1960s New Orleans, curses, family secretsRed in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBrideYA horror, Western, fantasy, monsters, remote frontier townUncanny: The Origins of Fear by Junji ItoNon fiction, memoirAll the Hearts You Eat by Hailey PiperQueer horror, small town mysteries, folklore, ghosts, occultAmerican Rapture by CJ LeedeSci fi horror, apocalyptic, virus sweeping across countryWhere the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo OnohHorror, possession, ghosts, Nigeria, murder, family drama, secretsDon't Let the Forest In by CG DrewsQueer YA horror, psychological, monsters, woods, artMarigold Mind Laundry by Jungeun Yun, translated by Shanna TanSpeculative fiction, magic laundromat that erases people's painful memoriesImpractical Magic by Emily GrimoireWitchy romance, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, small town, cozyFang Fiction by Kate Stayman-LondonQueer horromance, vampires, fantasy, rom-comBest Hex Ever by Nadia El-FassiRomantasy, food magic, kitchen witch, HalloweenJasmine is Haunted by Mark OshiroQueer middle grade fantasy, ghosts, grief, friendshipThe City in Glass by Nghi VoFantasy, demons, angels, epic love story, historyA Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie DaraFantasy, grim reapers and souls, stressed out mom solving a mysteryHow to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte SteinHorromance, cozy, small town, witch + werewolfGentlest of Wild Things by Sarah UnderwoodSapphic romantasy, mysteries, myth, Eros and Psyche retelling, vampire The Wild Huntress by Emily Lloyd-JonesYA fantasy, magical competition, monsters, a huntA Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca ThorneRomantasy, lesbian pirates, enemies to loversA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangFantasy, womanhood, kingdoms warring, spiesThe Night Mother by Jeremy Lambert and Alexa SharpeThe Wedding Witch by Erin SterlingWitchy Yuletide romanceThe Witches of El Paso by Luis JaramilloLiterary fantasy, motherhood, magic, search for a lost child, 1940s TexasThe Crescent Moon Tea Room by Stacy SivinskiFantasy, 3 clairvoyant sisters, family curseThe Stone Witch of Florence by Anna RascheHistorical fantasy, witches, gem magic, mystery, 1300s ItalyBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton HurEpic fantasy, empire run on necromancy, magicSwordcrossed by Freya MarskeGay romantasy, low stakes, enemies to lovers, bodyguardThe Stars are Dying by Chloe C. PeñarandaRomantasy, dark fantasy, Greek myths, vampiresSorcery and Small Magics by Maiga DoocyQueer romantasy, magic forest, curses, sorcerer and his rivalLegend of the White Snake by Sher LeeQueer YA romantasy, Chinese fairytale retelling, romanceIf I Stopped Haunting You by Colby WilkensHorromance, Scotland, haunted castles, enemies to lovers writersThe Wood at Midwinter by Susanna ClarkeFantasy short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr. NorrellThe Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt DinnimanFantasy, third in seriesAbsolution by Jeff Vandermeer4th in seriesRun by Blake CrouchSci fi, apocalyptic thriller, rage epidemicMetal from Heaven by August ClarkeQueer fantasy, lesbian revenge, class warfareRemember You Will Die by Eden RobinsSci fi, time bending, puzzles, sixty protagonistsIt Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah DawsonSci fi horror, thriller, secluded artist's colony, murder, secretsThe Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. ParryHistorical fantasy, fairies, curses and spells, magic, 1920s England, friendshipBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangFantasy, mage school, ancient secrets, misogynyThe Bloodless Princes by Charlotte BondFantasy, sequelThe Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley AugustQueer sci fi, cat sidekick, space travel/explorationThe Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle-OriansNon fictionWomen's Hotel by Daniel M. LaveryQueer literary fiction, 1960s NYC, funnyHow Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ekland? by Anna MontagueLiterary fiction, lesbian awakening, roadtrip, grief, funnyFeast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli DattaQueer horrormance, small town, sexy, monsters (not sexy monsters)The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom RyanMystery, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies, seaside town, family secrets, secret societiesThe Puzzle Box by Danielle TrussoniThriller, sequelModel Home by Rivers SolomonRough Pages by L.C. RosenMystery, sequelMuch Ado About Margaret by Madeleine RouxRegency romance, publishing, scandal, mistaken identitiesThe Children of Jocasta by Natalie HaynesHistorical Greek myth retelling, Oedipus and AntigoneNOVEMBERI Am the Dark That Answers When You Call by Jamison SheaQueer YA horror, sequelDead Girls Don't Dream by Nino CipriQueer YA horror, scary woods, magic, small town, legends, ritualsVersailles by Kathryn DavisHistorical fiction, Marie Antoinette retellingTaiwan Travelogue by Shuang-zi Yang, translated by Lin KingHistorical fiction, sapphic, Taiwan, 1930sThe Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi MatthewsHistorical romance, horse girlVanishing Treasures by Katherine RundellNonfiction, animals on the verge of extinctionThe Dead of Winter by Sarah CleggNonfiction, history, folklore of Krampus and other Yuletide monstersCity of Night Birds by Juhea KimLiterary, ballet, broken dreams, RussiaLowest Common Denominator by Pirkko Saisio, translated by Mia SpangenburgQueer historical literary fiction, coming of age, FinlandInterstellar Megachef by Lavanya LakshminarayanSci fi, gay Masterchef in spaceNot for the Faint of Heart by Lex CroucherQueer historical fantasy, granddaughter of Robin HoodThanks for Listening by Molly HoranAce romance, YA, high school, secret advice appLeap by Simina PopescuYA graphic novel, queer ballerinas at a boarding schoolRani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba JaigirdarIf the Taste video by Sabrina Carpenter was a book, sapphic YA romanceFlopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason JuneYA gay Christmas romanceWake Up, Nat and Darcy by Kate CochraneSapphic hockey romance, rivals to loversThe Legacy of Arniston House by T.L. HuchuWe Shall be Monsters by Alyssa WeesFantasy, fairies, witches, moms + daughtersServant of Earth by Sarah HawleyRomantasy, fairies, fae court, deadly trials, monsters, secret rebellionBreath of Oblivion by Maurice BroaddusSci fi, second in trilogy, Black Panther meets The ExpanseThe Lotus Empire by Tasha SuriFantasy, third in trilogy, epicThe Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. PearsonRomantasy, horny fairies, monsters, magicRed Sonja: Consumed by Gail SimoneEpic fantasy novelThe Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa CarusoSapphic epic fantasy, romance, time magicBefore We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, translated by Geoffrey TrousselotFifth in seriesThe Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie LeongFantasy, found family magical cat, motley crew, fortune tellingPony Confidential by Christina LynchMystery, grumpy pony protagonist, murder, feel-goodDeadly Animals by Marie TierneyThriller, forensic science, serial killer, teen protagonist, small townA Trinket for the Taking by Victoria LaurieHistorical cozy fantasy mystery, 1840s Copenhagen, magic detectiveDarkly by Marisha PesslYA thriller, game design, murder, puzzles

Rebecca and Tara share their latest good reads! Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Golden Boys: The Winnipeg Falcons of 1920 by Paul Keery; illustrated by Michael Wyatt https://shop.teachmag.com/collections/frontpage/products/golden-boys-the-winnipeg-falcons-of-1920 Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Matika Wilbur The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay Tara (@onabranchreads): Where the Falcon Flies: A 3,400 Kilometre Odyssey From My Doorstep to the Arctic by Adam Shoalts Real Ones: A Novel by Katherena Vermette The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards by Jessica Waite The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Road Ends by Mary Lawson The Puppet Master (Major Crimes #3) by Sam Holland The God of the Woods by Liz Moore    

Send us a Text Message.What's up PE Nation!Ever wondered how to manage those large outdoor PE classes with ease? Or are you on the hunt for a gripping read that'll keep you on the edge of your seat? This episode has got you covered! I'm bringing back "Five Boomer Friday", where I share five fantastic tips and insights each week. From practical strategies for handling big groups to my latest book recommendation, "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson, and its sequel, there's plenty to intrigue and entertain. Plus, I dive into a compelling documentary on Mark Cavendish, reflecting on my long-time fascination with the Tour de France and sharing some personal anecdotes about watching the race, including my past admiration for Lance Armstrong.As summer winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we've been preparing for the new school year. I'm inviting you to share your funny or simple summer planning stories via a Google form—because connecting with our community is what keeps us strong! Join our mailing list to stay engaged, answer questions, and share your insights. I may be enjoying the summer break, but I'm eagerly anticipating the new school year, and I'm deeply grateful for your support. Together, let's continue pushing the profession forward and make this year the best one yet!Take care,DaveJoin my newsletter with new PE tactics and tips, books and podcasts to check out and more!My website: https://www.supersizedphysed.comQuick link for the books: HEREWebsite for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplayerbook.com/

PopaHALLics #127 "Let's Do the Twist-er"Despite her tornado fears, Kate gets sucked into the new disaster movie "Twisters." Steve goes samurai with "Shogun." Also: Murders! Mysteries! Monkeys! (Haven't you always wanted a mon-KEY?)In Theaters:"Twisters." In this "stand-alone sequel" to the 1996 hit, a woman (Daisy Edgar-Jones) testing a new tornado tracking system in Oklahoma crosses paths with a reckless, charismatic storm chaser (Glen Powell). Things are about to get stormy!Streaming:"Twister," Max, Prime, and other streaming services. In this 1996 Jan de Bront thriller, Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton play two storm chasers on the brink of divorce who put themselves in harm's way to test an advanced weather alert system. With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Jami Gertz, and Cary Elwes."Shogun," FX, Hulu. Based on the James Clavell novel, this much-Emmy-nominated historical drama focuses on the collision/collusion of two ambitious men, an English sailor marooned in Japan (Cosmo Jarvis) and a Japanese lord (Hiroyuki Sanada) fighting for his survival."Grantchester," PBS. Season 9 is one of change, as vicar Will (Tom Brittany) receives a surprise offer, DI Geordie (Robson Green) must learn to work with a new vicar (Rishi Nair) and Geordie's independent daughter Esme (Skye Degruttola) is out in the big wide world of 1961."Man Up," Peacock, Prime, and other streaming services. In this 2015 British romantic comedy, a journalist (Lake Bell) whose life is a mess pretends to be the blind date a marketing manager (Simon Pegg) was expecting. Comedy ensues. With Sharon Horgan ("Bad Sisters") and Rory Kinnear."Wild Target," Prime, Peacock, and other streaming services. In this 2010 romantic comedy, a reclusive, middle-aged hitman (Bill Nighe) is flummoxed by his latest assigned hit, a beautiful, impetuous art swindler (Emily Blunt). With Rupert Grint, Rupert Everett, and Martin Freeman."Homicide Los Angeles," Netflix. This docuseries from the creators of "Law and Order" tells the stories of notorious murders from the viewpoints of the detectives and prosecutors who cracked them."Hit Monkey," Disney +/Hulu. Just another animated mismatched buddy action drama in which a Japanese snow monkey and the ghost of a hit man  seek vengeance on bad guys. Bloody, bloody vengeance. With the voice talents of Olivia Munn, Jason Sudeikis, and George Takei. Books:"Killingly," by Katharine Beutner. Based on the real-life disappearance of a Mount Holyoke student in 1897, this "haunting" novel delves into academia, family trauma, and the risks faced by unconventional women in the late 19th century."Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone," by Benjamin Stevenson. An Australian comic has written a fun, witty novel that cleverly—very cleverly—blends classic and modern murder mysteries.Click through the links above to watch and read what we're talking about.

“Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone," authored by Benjamin Stevenson, is an intriguing mystery and crime novel that stands out with its distinctive narrative approach. The story is told through the eyes of Ernest Cunningham, a character intricately woven into a family where each member, as implied by the book's title, has been implicated in a death or a killing at some point. Set against the backdrop of a family reunion at an isolated ski lodge, the plot thickens with escalating secrets and tensions, heightened by an impending storm. This tense atmosphere is further stirred by the grim discovery of a dead body at the resort. Stevenson skillfully blends classic whodunit elements with dark humor and intense family drama, crafting a narrative that is both suspenseful and deeply engaging. Ernest's quest to unravel the mystery of the latest murder gradually reveals a complex tapestry of family dynamics and past transgressions, keeping the reader captivated and speculating until the novel's conclusion.Did the title set the tone for the book? How does this setting contribute to the overall mood and plot development of the story? How does the blend of dark humor, family drama, and a classic whodunit mystery work to enhance the story? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.Great music huh?! The music for the intro and outro are segments from a song titled "Busy City" by TrackTribe, which was accessed through the YouTube audio library.Coming up next: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. MaasInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

Crown of Midnight picks up after Celaena Sardothien wins the King's deadly competition and becomes the King's Champion. She is tasked with carrying out secret missions to eliminate those who pose a threat to the King's rule, but she secretly refuses to kill the King's enemies and finds ways to spare their live. Princess Nehemia encourages her to investigate the mysterious Wyrdmarks and the conspiracy surrounding the Wyrdkeys, with Celaena discovering shocking truths about her own past and the King's dark plans in the process. The truth about Celaena's identity and her connection to the Wyrdkeys has far-reaching consequences, which gives us an emotional climax and a big cliffhanger as Celaena explores her destiny.How have the main characters evolved since the first book? How do we feel about the various romantic developments in this installment? How do we envision that characters dealing with the challenges that lie ahead? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.Great music huh?! The music for the intro and outro are segments from a song titled "Busy City" by TrackTribe, which was accessed through the YouTube audio library.Coming up next: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

Welcome to a tool deep dive episode, where we highlight the features and the challenges of a tool we think you'll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we'll be talking about today is movie trailers! Picks of the Week: BJ: Making Sense: Conversations on Consciousness, Morality, and the Future of Humanity by Sam Harris H:Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Mentioned in the Episode: WWF Season 2 Episode 4: Three-Act Structure Email us your pick of the week at writingwithfriendspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library staff member, Merrill Skipworth, along with 2PC members, Jennifer Wilson and Lacey Moody, sit down for the sixth annual book talk! The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode. Middle Grade:Clara Poole and the Long Way Round by Taylor Tyng21 Balloons by William Pene de BoisWish Tree by Katherine ApplegateKey Player by Kelly Yang (Series) Hummingbird by Natalie LloydThe Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt Young Adult Fiction:American Royals by Katharine McGee (Series)The Royal We by Heather CocksPride by Ibi ZoboiThe Do Over by Lynn PainterUnequal Affections by Lara S. Ormiston Rom-Com:Romantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldMeet Me in the Margins by Melissa FergusonMoorewood Family Rules by HelenKay DimonThe Good Part by Sophie Cousens Memoir:Finding Me by Viola DavisHow to Stay Married by Harrison Scott KeyAll My Knotted-Up Life by Beth MooreTaste by Stanley TucciYou’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin Non-fiction:The Anthropocene Reviewed by John GreenGood Apple by Elizabeth Passarella Historical Fiction: The Women by Kristen HannahKindred by Octavia E. ButlerThe Dictionary of Lost Words by Philippa WilliamsThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’FarrellDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Science Fiction:The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis General Fiction: Ella Minnow Pea by Mark DunnCassandra in Reverse by Holly SmaleHow Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie CruzRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltMrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia FordKitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalSummer Stage by Meg Mitchell MooreCharm City Rocks by Matthew NormanTalking at Night by Claire DaverleyThe Last Love Note by Emma Grey Thriller/Mystery:Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThe Fury by Alex MichaelidesThe Twyford Code by Janice HallettEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonGoing Zero by Anthony McCarten Spiritual Growth:Mostly What God Does by Savannah GuthrieReal by Catherine ParksMade to Belong by David KimMade for People by Justin Whittle Earley See Christian Book Recommendations from Staff

This week, Kennedy and Mikayla put their knowledge of each other to the test! They are guessing books the other would never read as well as telling each other books to put on their TBR. Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out all of our reading necessities on our Amazon Storefront! BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Credence by Penelope Douglas Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton Tender is the Flesh by Augustine Bazterrica Twisted Games by Ana Huang The Fine Print by Lauren Asher If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Manacled by SenYinLu Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Never by Jessa Hastings Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab Vicious by V.E. Schwab Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

In today's episode, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2024 Book Preview. We'll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we've read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2024 reading stats and success rates. Despite some trouble in her reading early on, Catherine ended up with a successful winter. Sarah's reading had a mix of fiction and nonfiction with several debuts. We've got a total of 3 five-star books! Does a mythology retelling always work for Catherine? Was Sarah's wildcard pick a little too out there for her? Plus, don't miss their #1 picks for winter. Books We Read Before the Preview [3:44] Sarah's Picks Mercury by Amy Jo Burns (January 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:49] The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:30] Other Books Mentioned Shiner by Amy Jo Burns [3:54] Cinderland by Amy Jo Burns [5:30] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [8:34] The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [8:35] Winter 2024 Circle Back [9:14] January Sarah's Picks River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure (January 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:00] Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (January 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:52] Catherine's Picks The Fury by Alex Michaelides (January 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:23] Family Family by Laurie Frankel (January 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:35] Other Books Mentioned The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides [11:32] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel [22:42] One Two Three by Laurie Frankel [22:43] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [22:57] Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [23:14] February Sarah's Picks Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:04]  Leaving by Roxana Robinson  (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:06] Catherine's Picks The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Pérez (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:06]  Medea by Eilish Quin (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:17] Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:29]  Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:49] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:20] Other Books Mentioned Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [33:13] There There by Tommy Orange [41:02] March Sarah's Picks Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet  (March 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:23] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (March 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:55] Catherine's Pick James by Percival Everett (March 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:13] Other Books Mentioned My Time Among the Whites by Jennine Capó Crucet [45:10] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [48:26] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman [49:52] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [50:29] Other Links Sara Hildreth (FictionMatters) on Substack | Reading in Public No. 32: Six things to know about Huck Finn before you read James About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X  (formerly Twitter) Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Kelly McCaughrain is a YA writer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her first book, Flying Tips for Flightless Birds won the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year Award and NI Book Award. She was the Queens University Belfast Children's Writing Fellow 2019-2021. Her new YA, Little Bang, is about teen pregnancy and was published by Walker Books in January 2024. When she's not writing she's mentoring teen writers with Fighting Words NI or travelling in her ancient VW campervan, Gerda. Our interview begins at 27.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: Cherry Beach by Laura McPhee-BrowneChildhood best friends Hetty and Ness leave Melbourne to live abroad in Canada. This is a beautiful exploration of friendship and love, found through a library 'blind date with a book'. It felt like it took a while to read, but I really wanted to savour this writing.Michelle recommends: Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonThis is a sequel, but you don't have to have read Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone to enjoy this witty and clever murder mystery. In this fiction disguised as a memoir, several mystery writers on a literary festival train journey must utilise their 'expertise' to investigate when one of their own is killed. A copy was provided by the publisher for review.In this interview, we chat about:The inequality of pregnancy and motherhood and how Kelly tackled this in a novel for teen readersWhy a dual perspective was the best way to tell this storyHow to represent the nuance of the abortion debate and teen pregnancy through Mel and SidThe importance of exploring friendship dynamics alongside the pregnancy storylineHow growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles impacted Kelly's writingThe importance of humour in dealing with tough situationsHow a story competition helped Kelly score an agentThe difference between writing her debut novel and this second novelWhy it's so inspiring to teach creative writing to teensBooks and other things mentioned:I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraBrooklyn by Colm TóibínRebecca Kuang (author)The Afterparty (TV series)Shameless (podcast)Olive by Emma GannonDerry Girls (TV series)Sinéad Morrissey (poet)Follow @kmccaughrain on InstagramLittle Bang is available now. Thank you to Walker Books for sending copies of the books in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

In Episode 163, Sara Hildreth, from @FictionMatters and co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings, returns for her third appearance on our show as our expert for Classics & Retellings 101. Sara guides us through the sometimes intimidating world of timeless reads in an accessible way. She busted some myths about classics and changed my mind about some elements of the classics. And, she has a great approach to find the perfect retelling of your favorite classics for your next read.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Sara explores the definitions of a classic and a modern classic book. We talk about separating the American literature canon from the idea of a classic. Sara talks about being free to define classics on personal terms. The idea of a book being labeled a “future classic.” Now-famous books that went unnoticed initially when they were released. Sara's personal reading motivations. Common issues people have when trying to tackle classic books. Notable quirks of many classics that were first published as serials. Tips and advice for approaching older books. Addressing the pressure surrounding reading or revisiting classics. Examples of nonfiction classics. Legal considerations for all those retellings. The rise of retellings as a trend with today's audience. The difference between retellings and fan fiction. Sara's recommendations for accessible classic literature. A different approach to finding the right retelling for your reading. Please note: Sara mistakenly mentions during the discussion that The Great Gatsbydid not come into popularity until its distribution to soldiers during World War I, when this actually occurred during World War II. Sara's Book Recommendations [49:02] Two OLD Books She Loves — Classics The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:43] Passing by Nella Larson | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [53:12] Other Books Mentioned The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton [50:58] The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton [50:59] Roman Fever and Other Stories by Edith Wharton [51:03] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett [55:44] Two NEW Books She Loves — Retellings Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:35] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vho | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:28] Other Books Mentioned Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [59:01] Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar [59:53] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [59:58] One Book She DIDN'T Love — Classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:03:25] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About — Retelling and Classic Pairing The Garden by Claire Beams (April 9, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:12] Other Books Mentioned The Illness Lesson by Claire Beams [1:05:37] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [1:05:41] The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett [1:06:21] Last 5-Star Book Sara Read James by Percival Everett (March 19, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:47] Books Mentioned During the Classics Discussion The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe [3:44] Beloved by Toni Morrison [10:46] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [12:05] David Copperfield by Charles Dickens [12:19] James by Percival Everett (March 19, 2024) [13:29] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [13:34] Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys [13:51] Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë [14:02] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [14:45] Frankenstein by Mary Shelley [15:09] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [15:20] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë [24:27] A Model of Christian Charity: A City on a Hill by John Winthrop [26:35] A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft [26:47] Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass [26:54] The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank [26:59] A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf [27:02] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [27:14] The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith [29:13] The Time Machine by H. G. Wells [29:20] The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson [29:23] Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [29:30] The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood [29:36] The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor [29:45] The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell [30:17] The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman [30:20] The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson [30:23] The Minority Report and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick [30:26] Going to Meet the Man: Stories (with Sonny's Blues) by James Baldwin [30:37] Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance (with The Gilded Six-Bits) by Zora Neale Hurston [30:42] Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston [30:54] Kindred by Octavia E. Butler [31:00] Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler [31:08] Books Mentioned During the Retellings Discussion Julia by Sandra Newman [33:38] 1984 by George Orwell [33:40] Hamlet by William Shakespeare [34:10] Emma by Jane Austen [34:24] The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare [34:28] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson [34:45] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [34:51] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [35:04] And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie [35:08] The Winters by Lisa Gabriele [35:35] The Odyssey by Homer [36:38] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller [37:00] Circe by Madeline Miller [37:01] Hogarth Shakespeare series by various authors [37:53] Canongate Myth Series by various authors [37:57] The Austen Project series by various authors [38:00] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld [38:03] Naamah by Sarah Blake [38:56] Anna K by Jenny Li [40:10] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [40:20] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [40:41] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor [42:36] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [44:14] Marmee by Sarah Miller [44:17] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [44:22] Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell [44:38] Ruth's Journey: A Novel of Mammy from Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind by Donald McCaig [44:40] Pride by Ibi Zoboi [45:19] Other Links The Atlantic | Italo Calvino's 14 Definitions of What Makes a Classic by Maria Popova (July 7, 2012) Novel Pairings | The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (February 27, 2024) About Sara Hildreth Website | Instagram | Facebook  Sara Hildreth is the creator behind FictionMatters, a literary Instagram account, newsletter, and book club focused on putting thought-provoking books into the hands of adventurous readers. She also co-hosts Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun.

Jes and Sarah are joined by DMPL Systems Administrator Katie on the newest epsiode of Beyond the Shelves! Katie knows all the numbers and stats about the library that you can imagine, and she gives us some fun facts about circulation, programs, technolgoy, and more. It's a great peak behind the curtain about parts of the library you probably don't know about! Also, what famous author recently said he lied about having cancer? Stay tuned all the way to the end of the podcast for the Book Bulletin segment!   What Our Hosts Are Reading The Salvation Gambit, by Emily Skrutskie Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson Say You'll Be Mine, by Naina Kumar Technically Yours, by Denise Williams A Tempest at Sea, by Sherry Thomas Come and Get It, by Kiley Reid Penance, by Eliza Clark

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee may have died and come back to life after recording this week. They are joined by none other than Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden of the Popcast! They are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading clickers and reading to our kiddos Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Knox and Jamie's top 5 books of 2023, plus each guest brought their favorite reading experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:11 - The Popcast 3:21 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:39 - Tiktok scrolling ring 4:05 - Kindle remote clicker 7:53 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 9:32 - Unhinged by Vera Valentine 10:20 - Fabled Bookshop 10:26 - Cold People by Tom Rob Smith 11:56 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 13:35 - Persuasion by Jane Austen 13:44  - Our Current Reads 14:07 - Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (Jamie) 14:15 - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 16:11 - Slow Horses by Mick Herron 16:47 - Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (Knox) 19:19 - Warcross by Marie Lu (Kaytee) 19:31 - What Should I Read Next Podcast  20:13 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 20:15 - Slay by Brittney Morris 20:16 - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 21:50 - Wildcard by Marie Lu 22:34 - The Future by Naomi Alderman (Meredith) 23:53 - The Power by Naomi Alderman 27:52 - The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier 28:11 - Deep Dive: Knox and Jamie's Top 5 Books of 2023 28:42 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 28:44 - Congratulations! The Best is Over by R. Eric Thomas 28:49 - The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab 28:56 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 29:38 - The Road of Bones by Demi Winters (Jamie #5) 32:23 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (Knox #5) 32:41- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  34:16 - All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore (Jamie #4) 37:39 - The Fish That Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen (Knox #4) 39:48 - The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers 40:16 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love by isthisselfcare (Jamie #3) 42:14 - Archive of Our Own 42:16 - Fanfiction.net 43:29 - All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 44:43 - Traffic by Ben Smith (Knox #3) 46:24 - Drowning by T.J. Newman (Jamie #2) 46:35 - Falling by T.J. Newman 49:04 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Knox #2) 52:07 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang (Jamie #1) 56:14 - Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan (Knox #1) 59:16 - Knox and Jamie's Favorite Reading Experiences of 2023 1:00:43 - Hot and Bothered by Jancee Dunn (Jamie) 1:04:37 - Starter Villain by John Scalzi (Knox) 1:06:00 - The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi 1:06:22 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:07:08 - I wish more of us would print our book covers to keep in a book to reflect on. (Jamie) 1:07:10 - Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer 1:09:46 - Mother Horror on Instagram 1:10:32 - I want to press two books into the hands of listeners (Jamie) 1:11:08 - We Are the Light by Matthew Quick (specifically for dudes, touches on masculinity without being bro-ish) 1:11:32 - Open Throat by Henry Hoke (specifically for writers) 1:13:35 - I would like to read the same book, but with a different take - with more humor and snark (Kaytee) 1:13:38 - Monsters by Claire Dederer 1:16:49 - I wish everyone would listen to the Popcast (Meredith) 1:16:56 - The Popcast 1:17:28 - The Popcast on Instagram 1:18:34 - The Popcast Patreon 1:20:46 - @KnoxMccoy on Instagram 1:20:48 - @Jamiebgolden on Instagram Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL is brought to you by our anchor store, Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Rebecca and Tara chat about what they are reading and what they've recently read!  (Side note: Rebecca said "palatable" but meant "palpable".  Ha!) Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier The Future by Catherine Leroux; translated by Susan Ouriou Denison Avenue by Christina Wong and Daniel Innes Dearborn by Ghassan Zeineddine Tara (@onabranchreads): Leaving Earth by Helen Humphreys Imagining Imagining: Essays on Language, Identity and Infinity by Gary Barwin The Winter Knight by Jes Battis Starling House by Alix E. Harrow  

Show notes: They say opposites attract, right? Well, we couldn't be more opposite with our reading tastes. So, we're doing what makes total sense and recommending books to each other. Tune in for our tailored book recs and tell us how we did.     Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do!   Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [3:46] S: My husband is reading! Holly by Stephen King Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Wager by David Grann [5:30] M: Here's your encouragement (and mine!) to read slowly.   Books We're Recommending to Each Other: [9:08] M: 11/22/63 by Stephen King [12:29] S: The Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin [14:25] M: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker [16:19] S: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Everyone On This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson [18:13] M: The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley [20:02] S: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub [21:52] M: Holiday Country by İnci Atrek [24:06] S: The Book of M by Peng Shepherd   Also Mentioned: Episode 117: Our 2023 Books Superlatives Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Welcome to the Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights While Sarah and Catherine had some trouble with fall, winter is overflowing with potential winners. Sarah brings 2 sports fiction titles. Both Catherine and Sarah explore a mix of familiar authors and exciting debuts. It's time for another mythology retelling for Catherine! Sarah shares a 5-star book she's already read and loved. Sarah's wildcard pick might be a little out there — and hopefully, it pays off. Plus, don't miss their #1 picks for winter. Winter 2024 Book Preview [3:32] January Sarah's Picks Mercury by Amy Jo Burns (January 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:47] River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure (January 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:24] Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (January 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:38] Catherine's Picks The Fury by Alex Michaelides (January 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:39] Family Family by Laurie Frankel (January 23) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:15] Other Books Mentioned Shiner by Amy Jo Burns [3:57] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides [7:59] The Maidens by Alex Michaelides [8:05] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [9:30] This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel [14:21] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [16:53] And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie [17:21] Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie [17:27] February Sarah's Picks Dixon Descending by Karen Outen (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:08]  Leaving by Roxana Robinson  (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:35] The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:56] Catherine's Picks The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Pérez (February 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:40]  Medea by Eilish Quin (February 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:57] Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:04]  Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (February 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:37] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (February 27*) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:45] Other Books Mentioned Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [24:05] Breathless by Amy McCulloch [24:13] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [26:30] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [30:21] Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner [30:45] The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [30:49] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [31:25] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [34:17] The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [34:20] Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier [39:08] There There by Tommy Orange [39:44] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen [48:37] March Sarah's Picks Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet  (March 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:21] Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel (March 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:03] Catherine's Pick James by Percival Everett (March 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:15] Other Books Mentioned Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville [44:37] My Time Among the Whites by Jennine Capó Crucet [45:03] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain [51:35] The Trees by Percival Everett [52:40] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox's 10 Commandments *The book's publication date has been changed.

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It's the last episode of the year, and we're so excited to talk about our favorite books of the year!  Mere's Picks: How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key It Was an Ugly Couch Anyways by Elizabeth Passererla  No Two Persons by Erica Baumeister Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley    McCall's Picks: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  All My Knotted up Life by Beth Moore Talking at Night by Claire Daverley  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Wellness by Nathan Hill

We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives and next week's Genre Awards. Today, we're diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time's the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]

We chat to award-winning stand-up comedian and author, Benjamin Stevenson, about his latest novel, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect and the success of his previous novel, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. Benjamin discusses his unique skill set of being both a mystery writer and a comedian, and how he fused both in his books. He also shares that he heavily plots his novels before writing, the benefits of writing what he wants to read and his tips for aspiring writers. Benjamin highlights the importance of reading widely and often, appreciating the element of luck in publishing, and the value of finishing your manuscript.  Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we're welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot topics in the book world this year.  Taking stock of how this year panned out for the publishing industry, Sarah discusses top news stories, dives deep into how specific titles performed this year, and shares current trends she's seeing in publishing.  Also, Sarah shares her favorite books of 2023! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Coming Soon The updated 2024 Rock Your Reading Tracker will release on December 6! This year's updated edition will be exclusively available to our $7/month Superstars Patrons and will not be offered for separate purchase as in previous years. Don't miss out on this and other bookish goodies – become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights 2023 bookish news and publishing numbers overview. Sarah talks current popular genres, BookTok trends, and Simon & Schuster sale. A quick dive into IP books, their meaning, and a notable downside. The Elizabeth Gilbert book review bombing situation. BTS vs. Taylor Swift pre-order controversy. Playing Over/Under with this year's top book performers. Do celebrity book clubs really boost sales? A look at the numbers. Publisher expectations and the influence of page count. Bookish trends of the year: BookTok's impact on publishing. Examining shifts in publishing calendars. Anticipating 2024's potential bookish trends. 2023 State of the Industry High-Level Overview [3:08] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:30] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:31] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:58] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:31] Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:08] Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:21] Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:22] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] Big Book Stories of 2023 [13:10] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:21] Beyond the Story by BTS and Myeongseok Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:22] The Over / Under Game [25:17] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:05] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:41] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:26] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:28] Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:37] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:11] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:20] Wellness by Nathan Hill | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:30] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:52] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:14] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:35] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:01] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:39] A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:42] Bookish Trends of 2023 [44:26] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] The Dry by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:04] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:24] Defending Jacob by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:36] Examining the Shift in Publishers' Calendars [51:43] Potential Trends for 2024 [54:25] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:20] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[55:24] Sarah's Top 3 Books of the Year [56:02] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:38] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:20] Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:38] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:33] Weyward by Emilia Hart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:34]

Erline, Donald, Katie and Lesley review four different scary reads... just in time for Halloween! The titles reviewed in this episode are: Holly by Stephen King My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Danielle Cain

Enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast! This week, we had you guys submit some questions and we're here to answer them! We chatted about how we got started, our favorite bookish things, what books we would want to see turned into a series, and much, much more. As always, join us for the chaos while we talk about books.   Currently Reading:  Twisted Love by Anna Huang The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Manacled by SenLinYu Relics of a Forgotten Time by Twin Flame Blues Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson   Added to our TBR: Chained by Lacey Lehotzky Feather by Olivia Wildenstein Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle The Last Exchange by Charles Martin The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore Wait and Hope by mightbewriting Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse by Rizzle Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues The Lady's Mine by Francine Rivers   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo  

This week on From the Front Porch, you'll hear from Annie, Erin, Olivia, Shop Mom, Nancy, and Shop Dad as they celebrate 7 years of Shelf Subscriptions! Erin is here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the history of Shelf Subscriptions and what makes them special. We want to say a heartfelt thank you to our loyal, lovely Shelf Subscribers! Click here to purchase a Shelf Subscription! Click here to purchase the Bookshelf bandana! Purchase One Book Thomas County's community read here: You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy Annie's favorite past Shelf Sub picks: Fire Sermon by Jamie Quatro (unavailable to order) Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Erin's favorite past Shelf Sub picks: Congratulations, The Best is Over by R. Eric Thomas Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. Erin is reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

Here's our discussion for our July Book of the Month:Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonAbout the book: Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wish I'd killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it's a little more complicated than that.Have I killed someone? Yes. I have.Who was it?Let's get started.EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONEMy brotherMy stepsisterMy wifeMy fatherMy motherMy sister-in-lawMy uncleMy stepfatherMy auntMe--August book of the month is Cattie's Pick!Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusContact us:bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG: @bookscatspodcastwww.bookscatssnacks.com

Book Shoutout #33Welcome to our little show! This is our BONUS episode and we've decided to do more Book Shoutouts, add a little trivia, and some mentions of book to movie adaptations!From Cattie: - Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally- The Engagement Party by Finley TurnerFrom Oaky:- In Times of War: A Tale of Ardalencor by Andrew Zimba- Whisperwood by Alex WoodroeCurrent Read: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson www.bookscatssnacks.com Contact us at bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG @bookscatspodcast

Book Shoutout #32Welcome to our little show! Hopefully you enjoy our podcast and leave us a review, but also get inspired by some of these books that we're highlighting this week!From Cattie: - Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane- Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness by David CasarettFrom Oaky:- Joey Leonard's Last Horror Movie Marathon by Kevin Lucia- Murder Your Employer: the McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert HolmesNext week: BONUS episode with more book shoutouts and trivia!Current Read: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevensonwww.bookscatssnacks.com Contact us at bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG @bookscatspodcast

Welcome to our show! Our discussion for this Check-In:Cattie's pick - Sari, Not Sari  by Sonya SinghOaky's pick - The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenCurrent BOM read (Oaky's Pick): Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonOur website: bookscatssnacks.comContact: bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG: @bookscatspodcast

In Episode 145, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we've come to adore. Over the past year, we've discovered even more unique themes and types of books that consistently captivate us. Today, we're thrilled to present a special episode where we share an abundant list of our favorite micro genres, the books that define them, and the reasons why we find them so irresistible.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Get Even More Summer Reading Recommendations with Summer Shelves: In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I'm once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelves, featuring even more recommendations for the season. Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from 17 former podcast guests, our team members, and — for the first time — 20 Superstars patrons! The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Get Summer Shelves Micro Genres We Love Romances that Deal with Fame [3:47] Sarah The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:08] Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:15] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:18] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:23] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:44] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:52] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[6:06] Speculative Fiction that Involves Climate Change(a.k.a. Cli-Fi) [7:02] Susie The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:34]  The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:40] American War by Omar El Akkad | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:48] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:18] Bewilderment by Richard Powers | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:57] Migrations by Charlotte McConaughey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:05] Other Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [7:31] The Power by Naomi Alderman [7:32] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [11:35] Sarah Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:28] The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:31] If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:34] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:47] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (August 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:52] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:08] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:17] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:21] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:47] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:50] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:53] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:55] A Likely Story by Leigh Abramson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:57] The Wife by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:01] Susie City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:30] Tuesday Nights in 1980 by Molly Prentiss | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:41] Fake by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:44] Writers and Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:12] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:16] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:19] Other Books Mentioned: The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [12:40] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [17:11] Susie The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42]  A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:47] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:08] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:12] The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:33] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:39] The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:45] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:53] Other Books Mentioned: The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [20:49] Literary Authors Leaping into Genre Writing [22:07] Sarah When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:16] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[23:26] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:46] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | Bookshop.org[24:17] Susie On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:35] Other Books Mentioned: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [23:29] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead [24:27] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [26:04] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [26:54] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [27:22] A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [27:32] The Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett [27:54] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [29:10] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:45]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:06] The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:08] Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:19] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:22] Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:25] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:32] Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:58] Wicked by Gregory Maguire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:05] Sarah Anna K by Jenny Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:48] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:11] Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:44] Be spoiler warned: The murders and endings of The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie, Strangers on a Trainby Patricia Highsmith, The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne, Malice Aforethought by Francis Iles, Double Indemnity by James M. Cain, The Drowner by Robert Drewe, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Deathtrap by Ira Levin are discussed in detail as noted in the book.  But many readers have lamented that the endings and main plots were also spoiled for The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None, both by Agatha Christie. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [37:56] Other Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [30:58] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [32:15] The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald [33:03] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy [36:38] Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith [36:54] Emma by Jane Austen [37:02] Character Twists [38:38] Sarah The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:51] The Marriage Act by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon| Bookshop.org [40:01] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:07] Susie The Family by Naomi Krupitsky | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:00] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Stories Taking Place in a Single Day (a.k.a. Circadian Novels) [41:24] Susie Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:04] I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:16] All Stories Are Love Stories by Elizabeth Percer | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:51] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:32] Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:51] Sarah One Day by David Nicholls | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:53] The Dinner by Herman Koch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:19] If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Other Books Mentioned: Ulysses by James Joyce [42:40] Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf [42:43] The Hours by Michael Cunningham [42:46] Foe by Iain Reid [43:41] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances  [46:00] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:37] White Fur by Jardine Libaire | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:36] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:47] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:03] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:13] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:17] Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:28] Susie The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:14] The Most Fun We've Ever Had by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:25] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:47] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:53] Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:58] Novels Where Musicians or the Music Industry Play a Dominant Role [50:15] Susie Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org[51:39]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:50] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:15] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:42] How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] The People We Keep by Allison Larkin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:20] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:33] Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:35] The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:34] Other Books Mentioned: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [54:00]

Book Shoutout #31 And we have a guest! Author Casey Sutton has been creating an uproar with his recently published book titled Malfus: Necromancer Unchained. He's here join us for some book shoutouts!Hopefully you enjoy our podcast and leave us a review, but also get inspired by some of these books that we're highlighting this week!From Cattie: - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusFrom Oaky:- There's Something Wrong with Aunty Beth by Mark Towse- Time Will Break the World by Aaron JacobsFrom Casey:- Malfus: Necromancer Unchained by Casey Sutton- A Circle of Stars by Craig MontgomeryNext week: Midway Check-In! Current Read: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevensonwww.bookscatssnacks.com Contact us at bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG @bookscatspodcast

Here's our discussion for the classic read, June Book of the Month: The Big Sleep by Raymond ChandlerAbout the book: A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder are just a few of the complications he gets caught up in.“Chandler seems to have created the culminating American hero: wised up, hopeful, thoughtful, adventurous, sentimental, cynical and rebellious.” —The New York Times Book Review--July book of the month is Oaky's Pick!Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevensoncontact us:bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG: @bookscatspodcastwww.bookscatssnacks.com

In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey have a lively chat with Australian author Benjamin Stevenson about his latest book, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. We dig into why fair play mysteries are seeing a resurgence in popularity and why Aussie crime writers are so good. Can you solve this one before the detective does?

Brea and Mallory help you pick which books to bring on vacation, recommend cozy animal books, and debate whether skimming counts as reading. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Trade Coffeewww.drinktrade.com/GLASSESDipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReading BuddiesReading Glasses Vacation Reading Tips To join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonThe Foxglove King by Hannah WhittenFurbidden Fatality by Deborah BlakeShady Hollow by Juneau BlackMurder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Guests: Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian, Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services, and Leslie Hagel, Adult Services Librarian Thanks to our podcast editor Max Berryman for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Jan Fisher: All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay Beyond that, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell The Private Lives of Public Birds: Learning to Listen to the Birds Where We Live by Jack Gedney Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx Amy Peck: A Siege Of Bitterns (Birder Murder mysteries #1) by Steve burrows (2016) Killers Of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (2022) An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong (2022) Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World By Christian Cooper (June, 2023) Leslie Hagel: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson American Mermaid by Julia Langbein Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patty Callahan Henry The Only One Left by Riley Sager These are the ones I'm looking forward to reading: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine Spectacular by Fiona Davis

In today's episode, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2023 Book Preview. We'll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we've read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Sarah's favorite books from 2022 are impacting her expectations. Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2023 reading stats and success rates. Sarah had stellar results with four 5-star books! Plus, their #1 picks from winter! They name their best and worst books from the Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:03] Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:25] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:31] Winter 2023 Circle Back [10:31] January Sarah's Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:46] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:38] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40]  February Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:50] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:39] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05]  March Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:27] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:00]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:02] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:08] Other Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [2:59] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [3:01] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [3:06] The One by John Marrs [3:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [26:34] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [29:36] Circe by Madeline Miller [33:16] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [37:54] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [44:26] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [51:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [51:08] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [51:28] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [53:01] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [53:58]

In this episode, we revisit the concept of agency and discuss how it applies to students, classrooms, schools, and learning. Things that bring us joy this week: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone-benjamin-stevenson?variant=40371879936034) Ted Lasso Season 3 (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy?mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS2019863_1-650753594785-c&mttnsubkw=106182847425__tsybWgRh_&mttnsubplmnt=) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In today's episode, Deborah Goodrich Royce joins me to talk about her latest book, Reef Road. We discuss the personal story behind her book and the role of generational trauma in her writing niche, which she calls “Identity Thrillers.”  We also covered the explosion of true crime content and got a sneak peek at some details of her upcoming book. Also, Deborah shares her book recommendations — breaking the format by pairing the old and new books together.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A spoiler-free rundown of Reef Road. Deborah's “Identity Thrillers” micro-genre and how it fits her writing style. The real-life crime that inspired Reef Road. Why Deborah chose to write a fictional story instead of a non-fiction account. How she explores generational and conferred trauma. The connection between generational trauma and the obsessive researching that motivates amateur sleuths. The role of residual trauma in the lives of authors Dominick Dunne and Michelle McNamara. The explosion of True Crime content and the public's fascination with it. Deborah shares a story about a recent break-in she experienced and discusses how her thriller author mindset influenced her analysis of the event. Some sneak peek details about an upcoming book she's working on. The meta elements about crime fiction in Reef Road. The real-life details that helped develop the true crime writer character's voice in the story. How the setting and the COVID lockdown played a pivotal role in the development of the story. Deborah's Book Recommendations [33:26] Two Book PAIRINGS She Loves Old Book: The Pursuit of Love; Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:55] New Book: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] Old Book: Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:55] New Book: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:29] One Book She Didn't Love The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:27] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (May 2, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:44] Last 5-Star Book Deborah Read Charming Billy by Alice McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:32] Other Books Mentioned Ruby Falls by Deborah Goodrich Royce [1:22] Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Goodrich Royce [1:28] I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [13:35] Unmasked by Paul Holes [13:51] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson [22:42] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams [22:59] The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles [23:43] The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb [26:21] 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [32:42] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr [33:04] The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford [38:13] Kind and Usual Punishment by Jessica Mitford [38:16] The Sun King by Nancy Mitford [38:35] Madame de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford [38:39] Middlemarch by George Eliot [43:53] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [45:59] Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry [49:18] About Deborah Goodrich Royce Website | Twitter | Instagram Deborah Goodrich Royce's thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Reef Road hit Publishers Weekly's Bestseller list, Good Morning America's Top 15 list, and was an Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association for January 2023. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist in 2021 and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes, Book Riot, and Good Morning America's “best of” lists in 2019.  She began as an actress on All My Children and in multiple films, before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time.  With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Savoy Bookstore, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills.  She serves on the governing and advisory boards of the American Film Institute, Greenwich International Film Festival, New York Botanical Garden, Greenwich Historical Society, and the PRASAD Project.  Deborah holds a bachelor's degree in modern foreign languages and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Lake Erie College.  

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson and All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley. Then Dave tells a (true) tall tale about an extraordinary map of the New World.  LINKS Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson https://bit.ly/3ljcA0O All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley https://bit.ly/3jHKagu Q&A with Benjamin Stevenson https://bit.ly/3JScXJW Tour the Met with author Patrick Bingle https://bit.ly/40CAdBA Map of Juan de la Cosa on Wikipedia https://bit.ly/3ljcFBE Map of Juan de la Cosa on Google Arts & Culture https://bit.ly/3Xhi35x Madrid Naval Museum https://bit.ly/3x8KDLA Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3kNeLJz The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman.  Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: "The Impression That I Get"Amy's books coming out in 2024 _____Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 130: The Impression That I GetNovels:Amy: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin Erin: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson Other Books:Amy: And Then We Grew Up: On Creativity, Potential, and the Imperfect Art of Adulthood, Rachel Friedman (Nonfiction)Erin: Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us, Rachel Aviv (Nonfiction) Pop Culture: Amy: The Menu (HBOMax)Erin: Poker Face (Peacock) (and Natasha Lyonne on Seth Meyers)Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook!

Books Mentioned Lincoln Layer by Michael Connelly The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Tea Organic Elderberry from Republic of Tea

In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share a short list of books recently released (or soon to be) on paperback.As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode:Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | BookshopZorrie by Laird Hunt | Amazon | BookshopHalsey Street by Naima Coster | Amazon | BookshopWhat Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez | Amazon | BookshopEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | BookshopHonor by Thrity Umrigar | Amazon | BookshopVladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | BookshopMercy Street by Jennifer Haigh | Amazon | BookshopThe Swimmers by Julie Otzuka | Amazon | BookshopLike a Sister by Kellye Garrett | Amazon | BookshopFind me | Amazon | BookshopThe Golden Couple by Sarah Pekkanen | Amazon | BookshopGroundskeeping by Lee Cole | Amazon | BookshopFake by Erica Katz | Amazon | BookshopJoan Is Okay by Weike Wang | Amazon | Bookshop

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting about what we literally read in January!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Ellie: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Grownup by Gillian Flynn  My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren  Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings by Zosia Mamet I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Traci:  The Last Flight by Julie Clark  Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Five Survive by Holly Jackson  Eve in Hollywood by Amor Towles  Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Babel by R.F. Kuang Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor   

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss A New Race of Men from Heaven, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, How To Sell a Haunted House, and more great books. Sign up here to gift TBR to your bookish boo! Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson A New Race of Men from Heaven: Stories by Chaitali Sen Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix As You Walk On By by Julian Winters I Keep My Exoskeletons To Myself by Marisa Crane Windfall: The Prairie Woman Who Lost Her Way and the Great-Granddaughter Who Found Her by Erika Bolstad For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website https://bookriot.com/listen/new-releases-and-more-for-january-17-2023/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine has 6 repeat authors from her 8 books, and Sarah has 4! Catherine's picks are leaning more literary, while Sarah is focusing on more commercial fiction. One 5-star book already from Sarah's selections. Plus, their #1 picks for winter release. Winter 2023 Book Preview [4:34] JANUARY Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:56] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:39] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:05] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[16:02]  FEBRUARY Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:10]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:38]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:25] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:43] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56]  MARCH Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:31] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:31]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:46] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [7:24]  Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [14:29]  People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [14:31]  Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [14:52] Ghosts by Dolly Alderton [15:13] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [18:13] Winterland by Rae Meadows [18:49] The Power by Naomi Alderman [23:16] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [24:14] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [25:22] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [25:40] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [26:29] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [33:06] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [37:12] Defending Jacob by William Landay [39:00] The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai [42:40] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [45:23] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [48:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:34] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox's 10 Commandments

Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #101: Dark + Horror Adult Books Coming Out January 2023 Part 1 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)   All the Dangerous Things, by Stacy Willingham (January 10) https://amzn.to/3Z4j1nz   All Hallows, by Christopher Golden (Jan 24)  https://amzn.to/3VIwZJA   Bad Cree, by Jessica Johns (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3umH6rE   The Blackhouse, by Carole Johnston (Jan 3) https://amzn.to/3g0Gmo5   The Deluge, by Stephen Markley (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3ARUcB6   The Drift, by C.J. Tudor (Jan 21) https://amzn.to/3GdAzW1   Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett (Jan 10) https://amzn.to/3XVTX1M   Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson (Jan 17) https://amzn.to/3H3B4nD   Hell Bent (Alex Stern 2), by Leigh Bardugo  (January 10) https://amzn.to/3VrScre   The House at the End of the World, by Dean Koontz (Jan 24) https://amzn.to/3UpoNwC   The House in the Pines, by Ana Reyes (Jan 3) https://amzn.to/3H2YkBU   Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website

Happy New Year, book lovers! 2023 is here, and Corene and Virginia are putting together their lists of upcoming books to read. This season's lineup includes murder, more murder, mysterious suitcase, French elf, anxious robot vacuum, dark academia, and chicken soup. Books mentioned on this episode: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Greek Lessons by Han Kang Lone Women by Victor LaValle I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova Mill House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji The Thing in Snow by Sean Adams --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: being a beta-reader and a new school routine Current Reads: perfectly seasonal reads for your TBRs Deep Dive: a discussion of “The Sentence” by Louise Erdrich with diverging opinions 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!*   . . . . 2:09 - Bookish Moment of the Week 6:22 - Mr. Delia's resources for readers 6:54 - Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty 8:40 - Current Reads 9:06 - The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones (Mary) 13:08 - The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier (Meredith) 13:48 - The Novel Neighbor 13:53 - @novelneighbor on Instagram 14:14 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 16:09 - The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 17:55 - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Mary) 18:31 - Book Depository 21:50 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 22:26 - Booth by Karen Joy Fowler (Meredith) 24:17 - The Booker Prize 2022 24:29 - Blackwell's UK 28:17 - This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub (Mary) 31:33 - The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman (Meredith) 32:07 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 35:14 - Deep Dive: When Opinions About Books Collide 35:26 - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 48:47 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron 53:54 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 53:56 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 1:00:31 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I could let fans of Finlay Donovan know about the Booking Agents series by Cherie Priest. (Mary) 1:01:45 - Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano 1:01:53 - Grave Reservations by Cherie Priest (Booking Agents #1) 1:02:43 - Flight Risk by Cherie Priest I wish I could go into reading experiences without any expectations (Meredith) 1:05:27 - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Michael is back from his travels and with him brings reviews of two books - At Home by Bill Bryson and Q by Christina Dalcher. Meanwhile, Bert has read Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bertsbooks/message

Abigail Bergstrom has written for national publications and worked in the publishing industry for a decade. She has edited and represented countless bestsellers, building some of today's biggest book brands and working with some of the industry's most prominent voices. She was nominated for Literary Agent of the Year 2020 at the British Book Awards and is an intersectional feminist campaigner who co-founded the campaign ‘This Doesn't Mean Yes' which was covered in the media internationally. She lives in London with her boyfriend and her Italian Greyhound, Luca. Today we're discussing her debut novel, What A Shame. Our interview begins at  00:18:00 Caitlin recommends: Now That I See You by Emma Batchelor In intriguing and heartfelt autofiction that explores changes in a relationship when one person comes out as trans. Michelle recommends: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Knives Out, a delicious family murder mystery that really plays into the tropes of the genre. In this interview, we chat about: Writing about 'under the surface' shame women experience To what extent are we showing the truth online (and are we comfortable with that projection?) Abigail's experience with severe burnout and how this has influenced her life, writing life and ambitions The liminal spaces in our lives Explore different portrayals of female friendships How Abigail got her book deal and her experience as an agent (with tips for those who want to be published) Books and other things mentioned: Australia's Got Talent Moulin Rouge (musical) Mary Poppins (musical) Rick & Morty (TV series - One Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty) Thursday Murder Club by Richard Oseman Abigail's https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a36716159/inbetweener-life-uncertainty/ (piece on liminal spaces) Notes to Self by Emilie Pine Sheila Heti Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan Ottessa Moshfegh Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates Girl Crush by Florence Given Follow Abigail on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigailbergstrom/ (@abigailbergstrom) and check out her Substack https://abigailbergstrom.substack.com/p/10-reasons-i-didnt-want-to-start?showWelcome=true (Something to Say). What a Shame is available now in the UK and Australia. Thank you to Hachette Australia for sending us copies in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/ (@betterwordspod)

Comedian and crime author Benjamin Stevenson in conversation about his latest work, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone.