Podcasts about mystery books

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Tana French's book, Faithful Place, and having all sorts of feelings. They also chat about board games, movies with wild plots, some good audiobooks, and fun things that are coming up for OWWR pod.*CW for the episode: discussions of murder, death, abuse, alcoholism, sexual abuse, violence, family trauma, poverty, Catholicism, abusive relationships, mental illness, infertility**This episode contains SPOILERS for Faithful Place by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 29 min 55 secs. **Media Mentions:Faithful Place by Tana French To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose A Gentle Rain the board gameThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring the Trick Taking Game Knives Out The Naked Gun---Prime Video Bugonia---Peacock The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen Weyward by Emilia Hart What Lies Beneath---Paramount+ True Detective---HBO Max The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave WolvertonPeople We Meet on Vacation---NetflixSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah is starting off 2026 strong with several new reads, Laura loved beta-reading a new fantasy book, and both Hannah and Laura have had some interesting watching experiences lately. They also cover the second half of Tana French's Faithful Place and do their best to keep from crying.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Faithful Place by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 29 min 44 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, sexual abuse, parental abuse, spousal abuse, alcoholism, violence, family trauma, divorce, poverty, generational trauma, lying, parenting, police, detectives **Media Mentions:Faithful Place by Tana French The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by Jonathan Nevair Common Side Effects---HBO MaxThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones First Time Caller by B.K. Borison The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns---YouTube Dragonheart---Paramount+ Smallville---HuluPeople We Meet on Vacation---Netflix To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill BlackgooseTo Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill BlackgooseSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textNew year, new book! Hannah and Laura are digging into the first half of Faithful Place by Tana French. They chat about French's love for the main character, her ability to crush us with a family drama, and Laura guesses whodunnit at the end of the episode! They also chat about some manga series that Laura has been enjoying, an incredible audiobook that Hannah listened to, Hannah's thoughts on the final season of Stranger Things, and how Laura has reached her "sexy quota" for the year already.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Faithful Place by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 28 min 11 secs ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, divorce, familial trauma, police, detectives, violence, poverty, familial disputes, alcoholism, corpses, death, strangulation, mental illnesses*Apologies for some audio issues on Hannah's end! *Media Mentions:Faithful Place by Tana French Blue Box by Kouji Miura A Side Character's Love Story by Akane TamuraSpy x Family by Tatsuya Endo Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama Heated Rivalry---HBO Max Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire Stranger Things---Netflix Taskmaster---YouTube Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are still in disbelief over the plot of Tana French's book, The Likeness. They chat about the book's characters and themes and try to sort out if anything in it is believable. Hannah and Laura also chat about a fun thriller, some Christmas activities, hobbies, and a Netflix show that is pretty fun.*This episode contains SPOILERS for The Likeness by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 32 min 5 secs.**CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, mental illnesses, cult behaviors, police, detectives, abusive relationships, physical abuseMedia Mentions: The Likeness by Tana French Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda Taskmaster---YouTube Death by Lightning---Netflix Julie Chan is Dead by Liann ZhangSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the second half of Tana French's The Likeness, and really wondering how the author managed to write such a roller coaster of a book. They also chat about Marvel movies, some awesome books that Hannah has read recently, and favorite Christmas movies!*This episode contains SPOILERS for The Likeness by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at 34 min 10 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, violence, sex, guns, police investigations, abusive relationships, blood, gore, cults, property development, foster homes, poverty**Media Mentions:The Likeness by Tana FrenchThe Fantastic Four: First Steps---Disney+ Thunderbolts*: The New Avengers---Disney+ When Harry Met Sally---STARZ Looper---STARZ Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Oh What Fun---Prime Video All I Want for Christmas---Prime Video How the Grinch Stole Christmas---Peacock Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are diving into the first half of The Likeness by Tana French and trying to decide if people close to them would truly be confused by doppelgangers. They also chat about Laura's love for Travis Baldree's works, Hannah's reread of The Locked Tomb series, and a book that Laura sent to Hannah that is in a word, delightful.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Likeness by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 34 secs.*CW for the episode: discussions of sex, identity theft, murder, violence, pregnancy, sexual assault, abuseMedia Mentions:The Likeness by Tana French Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree Wayward---Netflix Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove Severance---Apple TV The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirMonstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana TakedaHollow Knight the videogame Wednesday---NetflixBeing Mary Jane---YouTube Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

We have a new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life on December 16th! Today, Once Upon a Crime Books presents 7 Minutes in Book Heaven, the podcast where we interview LGBTQ authors about the new books they have coming out for us to love and cuddle up with.Visit them online: onceuponacrimebooks.comOnce Upon a Crime Books is an independent bookstore specializing in mystery fiction. Located in Uptown Minneapolis, you can shop in their store Monday through Saturday 11am – 5:30pm. Or, visit their website! There, you can browse all of their books, from new releases to classic mysteries.In this new episode, Once Upon a Crime Books introduces us to Anne Laughlin and her new novel: Clean Kill which is available to buy in in-store or on their website.Anne Laughlin has written seven books for Bold Strokes Books, all stand alone crime novels of the classic mystery, police procedural, and psychological thrill variety. She is the winner of four Goldie Awards from the Golden Crown Literary Society and has been short listed three times for a Lammy Award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. Currently a board member of Mystery Writers of America/Midwest and MWA's Queer Advisory Board, Anne believes in giving back to the crime writing community. Anne lives in Chicago with her wife, Linda Braasch, and their two cats.Buy Clean KillVisit Once Upon a Crime Books in-person or buy online: https://onceuponacrimebooks.com/book/9781636796345Connect with Anne Laughlinwebsite: annelaughlinwriter.comfacebook: facebook.com/anne.laughlinCreditsPresented by: Once Upon a Crime BooksHost/Founder: John ParkerExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsTheme music: Summer Mood by lesfmSupport the show

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Tana French's In the Woods by digging into the book's characters and themes. They talk about the impact of true crime, the way audiences react to portrayals of murderers, and how accurately mental illnesses were depicted in this book. Hannah and Laura also chat about Taskmaster, High Country, and musicals where the actors give it their all.*This episode contains SPOILERS for In the Woods by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 35 min 40 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of sex, murder, violence, mental illnesses, neglect, sexual assault, racism, ableism, death, neglect, parental relationships, police officers, detectives, sexism, true crime **Media Mentions:In the Woods by Tana French Taskmaster---YouTube Would I Lie to You? ---YouTube Last One Laughing UK---Prime VideoThe IT Crowd---NetflixBroadchurch---NetflixThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Penguin Project The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton High Country---Hulu Australia---Apple TVSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

In this Mini Episode, Steve & Izzy are joined by Diana & Ryan of Happily Ever Aftermath to discuss Patreon Patronizer gift bags, cat murder mysteries, smut, aurora borealis & more!!! What kind of gifts are our Patreons getting this year? Are the Northern Lights cool? What can you tell about Utah based on the books that they give away?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, steam a good ham, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Etsy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.untidyvenus.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TeePublic - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Readers are increasingly choosing mystery novels that deliver thrills and suspense without explicit content. In this episode, we talk about how clean mysteries provide the excitement and engagement readers crave without resorting to Dexter-level violence.Find out more at https://bettyjohansen.com/2023/08/02/christian-mysteries-why-i-love-them/ Wordsmith World City: Big Spring Address: Texas Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

In this episode, we explore how Christian mystery novels for young adults skillfully blend faith-based themes with genuine suspense, offering stories that teach moral lessons while keeping readers engaged with thrilling plots.For more, visit https://bettyjohansen.com/2023/08/02/christian-mysteries-why-i-love-them/ Wordsmith World City: Big Spring Address: Texas Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

After her best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Mila Flores uses magic to bring her back for one week to get to the bottom of what happened. Only thing is, she also brought two other recently deceased girls who bullied her and none of them remember how they died. That is the plot of Lily Anderson's 2018 book Undead Girl Gang. Join us as we dig into the mystery, friendship, grief and growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with author Kendra Elliot about her new novel, Her First Mistake.Kendra Elliot has sold thirteen million books, hit the Wall Street Journal top ten bestseller list more than a dozen times, and is a three-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award. She is an International Thriller Writers' finalist and a Romantic Times finalist. She grew up in the lush and rainy Pacific Northwest. Synopsis of Her First Mistake:Thirteen years ago, Assemblyman Derrick Bell was murdered in his home by an intruder. His wife, Noelle Marshall, was left for dead. The crime was unsolved, but it wasn't forgotten.Today the FBI is tackling a fresh perspective on the case and looking to Noelle, now a detective for the Deschutes County sheriff's office, for new clues. It is reopening everything Noelle thought was behind her. Memories of her escape from a traumatic childhood. A marriage that wasn't the perfect love story she'd been promised. And a husband whose charm and privilege hid a dark side. But Noelle has been hiding something too: a secret about the night Derrick died that she has never told anyone.As past and present and leads and misleads collide, one thing is frighteningly clear. Derrick's murder wasn't just unsolved. It's unfinished. And only the truth—no matter the risk—can save the next victim.Kendra ElliotHer First Mistake, Kendra ElliotJulia Quinn BooksStephanie LaurensKaren Marie MoningSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

The Mystery and Mayhem Hall of Fame is here! We're pleased to celebrate these M&M Grand Prize Winners for Cozy and Not-so-Cozy Mysteries!

Author Gloria Chao guides us through her unique journey from dentistry to writing! We also chat about her upcoming adult debut, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club. Listen to our conversation for fun insights on puzzles, coming-of-age YA stories, and learning there's no “right” way to write.Gloria ChaoWebsite: https://gloriachao.wordpress.com/Social: @gloriacchaoGood Story Company: If you have a story in your head, we're here to help you get it out into the world. We help writers of all skill sets, all genres, and all categories, at all stages of the writing process. Need a hand with brainstorming? Want to find a critique partner? Looking for an editor to help polish up your pitch, your idea, or your entire manuscript? We have all of it and more in our community. If you're ready to take the next step (or the first step) on your writing journey, we're here to help you.Website: https://www.goodstorycompany.comMembership: https://www.goodstorycompany.com/membershipWriting Workshop: https://www.storymastermind.comMary Kole: Former literary agent Mary Kole founded Good Story Company as an educational, editorial, and community resource for writers. She provides consulting and developmental editing services to writers of all categories and genres, working on children's book projects from picture book to young adult, and all kinds of trade market literature, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and memoir. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has worked at Chronicle Books, the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, and Movable Type Management. She has been blogging at Kidlit.com since 2009. Her book, Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a writing reference guide for middle grade and young adult writers, is available from Writer's Digest Books.Manuscript Submission Blueprint: https://bit.ly/kolesubWriting Irresistible Kidlit: http://bit.ly/kolekidlitIrresistible Query Letters: https://amzn.to/3yg511KWriting Irresistible Picture Books: https://amzn.to/3SrApRUHow to Write a Book Now: https://BookHip.com/ZHXAAKQWriting Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters: https://amzn.to/4evsX0BNEW! Writing Irresistible First Pages: https://amzn.to/4gxgslqFollow us on social:YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/goodstoryBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodstory.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/goodstorycompanyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodstorycoFacebook: https://facebook.com/goodstorycoSubstack: https://goodstoryco.substack.com/

Author Cara Black is back on the podcast! She is a friend of the show, and has been appearing on it since 2019!  We chat about writing mysteries set in Paris (she has penned over 20 of them), we talk about her upcoming book (which you can pre-order below), and we talk about Paris, of course.  Helpful links for Cara: Cara Black's official site: https://carablack.com/ Cara Black's Susbtack: https://carablack.substack.com/ Preorder her book Huguette here: https://www.amazon.fr/Huguette-Cara-Black/dp/1641294493 Also mentioned in this episode: The Earful Everywhere podcast (currently in Italy): https://theearfultower.com/2025/05/15/lets-explore-italy-with-the-earful-everywhere/ Our walking tours of Paris: http://www.theearfultower.com/tours Music by Pres Maxson. *********** The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. From $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter   

Looking for thrilling reads without explicit content? Christian mystery novels blend suspense with values-driven storytelling, offering everything from cozy mysteries to high-tension suspense. Learn more at https://bettyjohansen.com/2023/08/02/christian-mysteries-why-i-love-them/ Wordsmith World City: Big Spring Address: Texas Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

Are you frustrated when authors can't justify their own logic in the worlds they've built? Jacob and Ramya discuss some of the biggest logic gaps in popular books (Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire make the list). Some dialogue is too good to believe. Time travel is a beast to master and no reader is ever satisfied. And what happens when hard magic is flimsy? Here are hot takes on why internal consistency is key to a satisfying read.Plus, is a ‘Slow Burn' Book Worth Our Patience? Not always, and we tell you why.And to wrap things up, Ramya reviews The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a critically acclaimed Psychological Thriller with a major plot twist and many mind games. AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Nikki and Kelly wrap up Season Four by reflecting on their best and worst reads of the year. They discuss their reading goals, emotional connections to literature, and share recommendations across various genres, including mysteries and thrillers. The conversation highlights the impact of storytelling and the personal growth that comes from reading, while also touching on cultural themes and the importance of diverse narratives. As they look ahead, they express excitement for future reads and the ongoing journey of discovering new books. Kelly and Nikki discuss their favorite and least favorite books of the year, touching on various genres including nonfiction graphic novels and thrillers.---Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastSend Nikki & Kelly a message! :)

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Mark Stevens, host of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers podcast and former president of the Rocky Mountain chapter for Mystery Writers of America, joins Off The Shelf Books on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Mark is the author of the mystery books, The Fireballer, Antler Dust, Buried by the Roan, Trapline, Lake of Fire, and The Melancholy Howl. Tune into the show to find out how Mark got started writing mystery novels. Listeners will also gain insight into the makings of Mark's page turning mysteries. Bring your questions as you may get your questions answered live on air! You're in for a treat - a whole lot of literary entertainment and more! See you there! Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

EPISODE 436 - Donna Kelley - Paranormal Mystery Books Based on History, Research and Haunted LocationsAbout the authorDonna Keeley has been writing for years but is only recently getting her works to print. A long-time science fiction and fantasy fan, along with historical novels and mysteries, Donna enjoys crafting stories that are complete in a single volume. Her Paranormal Mystery Series features real, haunted locations and uses the documented ghosts as part of the fictional mystery story. A resident of San Diego County since 1986, Donna has embraced the culture and history of the region, which is reflected in the first Paranormal Mystery book, "Having a Whaley of a Time". The story features the ghosts of the famous Whaley House and appeals to mystery readers, lovers of ghost stories, and cats. Upcoming locations for stories include the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, and Loretta Lynn's haunted plantation in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalMysteryBooksSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/

this episode has us feeling spooked to the core as we dip our toes into the bone-chilling waters of the mystery/thriller genre. for the month of October we are reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson and asking ourselves the age old question: how spooky is too spooky? we explore a variety of accents, apologise for past and present (and future) judgements on American listeners, talk dead dogs, precocious teens, the audiobook listening experience and the pitfalls of Young Adult fiction.books mentioned in this episode:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly JacksonEileen - Otessa MoshfeghBig Little Lies - Liane MoriartyNone of This is True - Lisa JewelThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Steig LarssonRosemary's Baby - Ira LevinStone Cold Fox - Rachel Coller CroftDarling Girls - Sally HepworthPretty Girls - Karin SlaughterThe Secret History - Donna TarttSharp Object - Gillian FlynnLittle Fires Everywhere - Celeste Ng synopsis music by Francesco Biondisend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!somehow, we're getting close to the end of the year and are looking at talk lit, get hit programming for 2025. this year we made some changes to our podcast line-up based on the results of the 2023 listener survey. we're seeking feedback on how these changes have worked for you and if you have any other ideas or suggestions for how we can make talk lit, get hit even better please let us know your thoughts here!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

Send us a textWhat if unlocking the secrets of an ancient puzzle could take you on a thrilling journey across continents? Welcome back to The Bookshop Podcast, where we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to uncover the mysteries behind her latest novel, The Puzzle Box. As the second installment in the Mike Brink series, this book showcases Danielle's meticulous research and the fascinating world of savant puzzle-solving. Follow along as we explore Brink's adventure from New York to Japan, unraveling enigmatic characters and deadly puzzles.Danielle takes us behind the scenes of her character development process, particularly focusing on Dr. Gupta and Ume. From taking classes on cryptocurrency and encryption to drawing inspiration from historical female warriors known as onna-bugeisha, Danielle's dedication to authenticity is nothing short of impressive. Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Ancestor, Angelology, and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and the memoirs The Fortress and Falling Through the Earth, named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review. She writes the monthly horror column for the New York Times Book Review. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and winner of the Michener-Copernicus Society of America Fellowship, her work has been translated into more than thirty languages.Danielle TrussoniThe Puzzle Box, Danielle TrussoniThe Puzzle Master, Danielle Trussoni Angelopolis, Danielle TrussoniThe Woman in the Window, A.J. FinnEnd of Story, A.J. FinnShutter, Ramona EmersonExposure, Ramona EmersonSing Her Down, Ivy PachodaSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

In today's special episode, we're sitting down with #1 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Maureen Johnson, to discuss her latest book, Death at Morning House!The fire wasn't Marlowe Wexler's fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that's how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It's easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?---Missed our episode on Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious? Check it out on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!---Socials:Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastYoutube: @bringyourownbookpodcastSend Nikki & Kelly a message! :)

If you're a Christian seeking clean books, author Betty Johansen offers a reader's guide to her top picks and recommendations for faith-based mystery novels. Visit https://bettyjohansen.com/2023/08/02/christian-mysteries-why-i-love-them for details. Betty Johansen City: Big Spring Address: Texas Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all having an amazing Monday evening. Thank you so much for joining us today. This evening, we have an interview with a fabulous author, Ms. Dante. We are discussion her newest book, The Base. Dante is an author, baker/pastry chef and gardener. Her books have a common thread, that of good and evil, but the stories are very different in settings, characters and conclusions. Her latest book, "The Base", is about the competitive field of military research science, and the spies and thieves who try to steal ideas. If you would like to learn more about Ms. Dante or her books, check out her website at https://www.danteterese.com/. Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

In this episode of "The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast" we celebrate being boring! I have the pleasure of interviewing cozy mystery writer Anna A. Armstrong - who is NOT a boring writer! We kick off our conversation by discussing our mutual love for Jane Austen, acknowledging that while it may seem basic to some, we find immense comfort in her timeless works like "Pride and Prejudice." Embracing our so-called "boring" tastes, we chat about the joy and comfort these classic stories bring us. Anna also shares her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, giving us an inside look at her process and her delightful FitzMorris Family Mystery series. Join us for a delightful chat that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the charm of beloved literature. The FitzMorris Mystery Series: https://thecotswoldwriter.com/Timestamps:03:42 Discussing Jane Austenwwwwww 12:40 Anna Armstrong's Writing Journey26:00 Biggest challenges and joys29:55 What's coming up next35:08 In Praise of YA literatureBooks Mentioned:Corpse in the Chard, by Anna A. ArmstrongMurder on the Isle,  by Anna A. Armstrong    Season for Murder,  by Anna A. Armstrong Among the Janeites by Deborah YaffeMansfield Park by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast

Award winning mystery books author, Mary Keliikoa, will appear on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast, joining a list of distinguished mystery writers who have interviewed on the show. Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, the first book in the Misty Pines series. Other page turning books in the series include “Deadly Tides” and “Don't Ask, Don't Follow”. Mystery novel lovers, if you think you know everything about your favorite mystery novel, think again. During Mary's Off The Shelf Books special appearance, Denise Turney, the podcast host, will dig into why Mary started writing mysteries, including why she sat down and wrote Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Wonder why you can't turn away from a good mystery book series? Tune in and you just might find out!  Book lovers who tune into Off The Shelf Books can also get their questions answered LIVE on air! While this show airs, don't be surprised if you learn more about your favorite book characters, the types of facts and insights that strengthen your connection to the characters.  ABOUT MARY KELIIKOA: Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, “Deadly Tides” and “Don't Ask, Don't Follow”. Earlier in her career, Mary worked as a legal secretary. Mary's work has either been nominated for or won numerous book awards, including the Hamus and Lefty and Agatha and Anthony award.  Not only does Mary write mysteries, she loves legal thrillers, especially digging into what makes a person tick. Tune in Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and book lovers everywhere to catch Mary on Off The Shelf Books! See you Saturday!

In this month's episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany prepare listeners for Asian American Heritage Month and Older Americans Month--both of which occur in May. They chat with guests Claire and Joe about Free Comic Book Day, which The Library is celebrating on Saturday, May 4th! They also sat down with our Technical Services supervisor, Merideth, to talk about their shared love of cozy mysteries. Enjoy!  Some upcoming programs: Adults: The Journey to Mental Health - May 9th @ 6:30-8pm | FairmountTeens/Tweens: May the 4th Star Wars Celebration / Free Comic Book Day - May 4th @ 9:30-1pm | Eastern Kids: OWLT & About - May 11th @ 8-1pm | Freight House Farmers' Market To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Helpful links from our discussion:Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition ProgramReading Challenge: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month The Library's Learning & Literacy CollectionMuseum Passes (Community Experience Passes) at The Library  Library Links: Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! 

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. A podcast dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. This evening the fabulous author, Mr. Jerald Kasimov, joins us with his debut book, Reach for the Stars.   Mr. Jerald Kasimov was born and raised in Cleveland. He's a Buffalo city-dweller, and a beach bum on a South Carolina barrier island. After a successful career as a dentist, entrepreneur, and real estate developer, he retired to pursue his love of writing. A passionate OSU Buckeye, he with his amazing wife, are living their dream and delighting in their dynamic kids and grandkids all creating their own unique journeys. To learn more about Jerald's adventures and all of his books, check out his website at https://jeraldkasimov.com/. If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to stay in touch, subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. Happy Listening, DC

Why set a book in the 1920s? Because a time of great change makes for an interesting setting. The phrase "may you live in interesting times," certainly applies to the tumultuous post-World War I period.Find out how motorcars, bobbed hair, short hemlines, and makeup compacts play into the changing social mores in this “Story Behind the Story” of Chapters 5 and 6 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery. Recent read: The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller (Affiliate link) Read-alikes: the Kate Hamilton mystery series. A Dream of Death by Connie Berry (Affiliate link).Chapters 5 and 6 of Murder at Archly Manor narrated by Elizabeth Klett.Next chapter in the next episode! If you want the rest of the mystery right now, you can get Murder in Archly Manor in ebook, audio, and print at SaraRosettBooks.com. Support the show

Family tensions and inspiration from Agatha Christie are the “Story Behind the Story” of Chapter 3 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery. Recent read: A Report of Murder by F.L. Everett (Affiliate link)Mentioned: The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie (Affiliate link)Next chapter in the next episode! If you want the rest of the mystery right now, you can get Murder in Archly Manor in ebook, audio, and print at SaraRosettBooks.com. Support the show

⚓️ All aboard for a look at Death on the Isle, an amateur sleuth mystery from M. H. Eccleston with a nautical theme.

How many authors can say they've written 67 books? Not many, but J.A. Jance can! She is the author of four series centering on retired Seattle Police Department Detective J. P. Beaumont; Coshise County Sheriff Joanna Brady; former Los Angeles news anchor turned mystery solver Ali Reynolds; and the Walker Family of Arizona. Her newest book is BLESSING OF THE LOST GIRLS, a Brady and Walker Family mystery. Set in Tucson, this story about missing persons, rodeos and so much more is one that you will not be able to put down. And to think, back in the day, J.A.'s creative writing professor kicked her out of class because she was a girl! J.A. sits down with Russell and Alan to share some stories about her life and writing experiences that are downright amazing.   

Happy Monday, my Friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. I'm thrilled to have Mystery Author, Diane Bator, on the podcast. We are celebrating the release of her 15th book, All That Shimmers. This is book 3 in the Glitter Bay Mysteries. Ms. Diane is a Canadian mom of three who learned to write in 15-minute bits. As a result, she has published 14 cozy mystery novels with more on the way! While she dreams of being a full-time author, she works full time in theater, and not quite ready to quit her day job. To learn more about her books and stay in touch with all the excitement, check out her website at https://dianebator.ca/ . If you would like to get a behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC

Columnist Brian Francis recommends three books for Shelagh in her next stage of life after retirement, the mystery books panel gives their summer picks, Zoe Whittall answers the Proust Questionnaire, and more.

This week, we explore police procedural and talk about some of our favorite shows.Stay Prickly~

It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing the audio from four authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  These authors had books that have all the chills and thrills and lots of plot twists. So if you love reading mysteries, suspense, and thriller novels, stay tuned.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Happy Monday, my Friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. I'm thrilled you are joining us this week for another exciting author. Today we have the pleasure of having Award-Winning and USA Today Bestselling Author Ann Charles with us. This is going to be such a fun and informational show you don't want to miss. We are starting the program with a fun reading from Ms. Ann's book- Twisty Tortoise Tussles, book 6 in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery. This book is going to have you laughing out loud while wondering who did it. We also get to learn about Ms. Ann's journey, both as a writer and publisher. To learn more about the incredible Ms. Ann, you seriously want to check out her website at www.anncharles.com. If you would like to get a behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited versions, you can join the podcast today. Not only you support this making of this program, you get to see these incredible interviews. Become a Podcast Junkie at www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the Podcast on Patreon. Happy Listening, DC

In The Twyford Code, an ex-con is trying to uncover the mysterious connection between a teacher's disappearance and an unsolved code in a children's book.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Janice Hallett to talk about her latest novel, The Twyford Code.  Janice also gives us lots of book and bookstore recommendations and shares her take on rereading books, plus we talk about lots more.BOOK: Order a copy of The Twyford Code from Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Matt Goldman is a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television writer and producer. He has been nominated for a Writer's Guild Award, the Shamus Award and the Nero Award. Matt's television writing credits include Seinfeld, Ellen, Love & War, Working, Three Sisters, Level Up, Just Add Magic, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. He served as a consulting producer on Fox's Luis, Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place, CBS's Gary Unmarried and Amazon's Just Add Magic. Matt's first novel, Gone to Dust, was published in the summer of 2017. It was followed by Broken Ice in 2018, The Shallows: A Nils Shapiro Novel in 2019 and Dead West in 2020. His first stand-alone, Carolina Moonset, was published in May of 2022 and is listed as one of the Best Books of 2022 by Amazon. His next novel, A Good Family, will be released in May of 2023. Matt's stage play Bunk Bed Brothers, which he co-wrote with Pat Hazell, has run in numerous cities around the country and received critical acclaim in the Los Angeles Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune and other publications. In addition to being developed for television by NBC, Sony TriStar optioned a film script based on the play. 

Kelly Lange began her trailblazing TV career when women in broadcasting were treated as a “novelty.” But armed with brains and ingenuity, Kelly carved out a career path which led to her becoming the first female news anchor in Los Angeles and a nightly fixture at KNBC.Kelly and our cohost, former KNBC weatherman Fritz Coleman are back together at long last, recounting story after memorable story which weave into a brilliant retrospective of broadcasting in the Los Angeles market and primetime news through the decades. Take, for example, Kelly's plucky resolve to become the KABC traffic copter girl, “Dawn O'Day” and the only-in-Hollywood tale of how she landed her anchor spot at KNBC.Kelly and Fritz were broadcasting nightly into the homes of L.A.'s most notable citizens, prompting calls from Bette Davis and Marlon Brando and fanboys like Jimmy Stewart and Orson Wells!Did you know that Jane Fonda shadowed Kelly for a week in training for her role as a newscaster in The China syndrome?We learn how Kelly began her latest chapter as a mystery writer and we even get to hear about her boyfriend Jim's TV writing career as Kelly switches smoothly from interviewee to interviewer! Plus, our recommendations this week are the autobiography Spare by Prince Harry and the movie All Quiet On The Western Front on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Kelly Lange on WikipediaKelly Lange on IMDBKelly Lange BooksKelly Lange Books on AmazonKelly Lange on What's My LineSpare by Prince HarryAll Quiet On The Western Front

Margaret Cannon, P.K. Rangachari and Angela Misri recommend mystery books to cut though the holiday treacle, Matthew Barber reveals the book he's reading right now, and TNC columnist Randy Boyagoda on "The Rushdie Affair", and more.

John J. Miller is joined by Anthony Horowitz to discuss his new book, 'The Twist of a Knife.'

Amazon - Wrongful Death by The morning after Elvis died, Harry, a law student, working for a Century City law firm, lets a stewardess, running scared, into his Hollywood bungalow, to hide from her boyfriend, a rock star, hellbent on silencing her. When the coast is clear, she leaves Harry's place and tells him she's calling the police. By evening, she's gone missing. Teddy, a Hollywood police detective starts looking for her, keeps Harry informed, and deputizes him for an interview with the suspect. All leads dead-end until the unexpected happens. In this novel, young LA dwellers (Harry, Teddy and others) add rich color and wry humor to a plot drenched in mystery. You won't want to put it down.