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In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My! hosts Behk and LAH are joined by the remarkable Jen Peters, author of Coming Home: The Path to Healing Your Inner Child. Jen opens up about her harrowing journey through trauma, resilience, and the healing process that has shaped her life and work today. Jen's memoir, Coming Home, takes us through her life story, including growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father, a traumatic gang rape in her teenage years, and the subsequent co-dependency and people-pleasing tendencies that played a major role in her toxic marriage. After escaping her abusive relationship, Jen began a deep healing journey, reconnecting with her inner child and eventually becoming a healer herself, helping others overcome their own trauma.In this episode, we dive into:Jen's personal journey: The impact of an abusive childhood and the aftermath of trauma in adulthood.Co-dependency and people-pleasing: How these tendencies often form in response to trauma and contribute to unhealthy relationships.Healing the inner child: The importance of reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that were hurt and forgotten.Resilience in the face of adversity: How Jen rebuilt her life after trauma and found strength through her healing process.Thriving after trauma: How healing is possible and how individuals can move forward to live empowered, fulfilling lives.Jen's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of healing, even after the most difficult circumstances. Whether you're navigating your own trauma or helping others through their healing journey, this episode is full of wisdom, hope, and inspiration.Thank you for tuning in. Jen's incredible story shows that healing and thriving are possible no matter the trauma. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast to hear more from our inspiring guests.Heal with Jen Peters:Jen's WebsiteJen's Book: COMING HOME THE PATH TO HEALING YOUR INNER CHILDJen's Socials: Instagram YouTubeOther Books Mentioned:How to do the Work, Dr. Nicole LePera, 'The Holistic Psychologist'Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms toxic abuse; emotional and physical abuse, gaslighting, trauma, rape, narcissistic abuse, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.Would you like to help support the show more? Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, exclusive content, and more.Hosts: Behk & LAHFollow us on Instagram + Facebook @ngcompodProduction & Design: LAHardenMusic: No Reason Why by Anchor Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Ep. 173, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) joins me as we circle back to one of our favorite topics — niching down our reading into micro genres! In this special Circle Back, we revisit some previously shared micro genres from our two past Micro Genres We Love episodes and introduce two additional micro genres from a Patreon bonus episode not yet heard on the big show! We give examples that define each micro genre for us and share new books we've read that fit into these niches. Plus, we share books for that DIDN'T work for us. This episode is full of over 100 books for you to add to your TBR! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Romances That Deal With Fame [4:04] Sarah's Additions Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:53] Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:14] Other Books Mentioned Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld [4:31] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [4:34] You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi [6:01] Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura (July 9) [6:37] Frenzied but Favorable Family Dynamics [7:43] Sarah's Additions Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:21] Banyan Moon by Thao Thai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37] The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:59] Susie's Additions Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:19] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:46] Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [9:31] Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:40] The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Pérez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:42] Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:50] Other Books Mentioned The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo [8:12] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [10:35] The Bee Sting by Paul Murray [12:17] You Only Call When You're in Trouble by Stephen McCauley [12:35] Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process [12:53] Sarah's Addition Margo's Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:49] Susie's Addition The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:24] Other Books Mentioned Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [13:16] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [13:23] Hell No! Women's Stories [15:16] Susie's Additions The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:05] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:49] Margo's Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:10] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:34] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:37] Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:51] Other Books Mentioned Circe by Madeline Miller [15:51] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [15:55] Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances [18:10] Sarah's Additions Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:04] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:17] Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:29] Susie's Addition How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:09] Other Books Mentioned Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [18:52] Normal People by Sally Rooney [18:55] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin [18:58] Time Travel Done Right [20:31] Susie's Additions The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:09] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:33] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:03] Other Books Mentioned 11/22/63 by Stephen King [20:58] Life After Life by Kate Atkinson [21:02] Books by Former or Current Attorneys [22:37] Sarah's Additions Gone But Not Forgotten by Phillip Margolin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:30] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:47] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:52] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:03] Susie's Addition What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:32] Other Books Mentioned The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer [22:54] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim [23:23] The Eddie Flynn Series by Steve Cavanagh [23:26] Faithful Friends / Ensembles [25:07] Sarah's Addition The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:39] Susie's Additions We Are the Light by Matthew Quick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:53] Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:16] Good Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:36] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:10] Other Books Mentioned The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [25:37] The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall [25:41] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [25:45] Come and Get It by Kiley Reid [27:28] Suspenseful Books That Are Not Truly Thrillers,But That Publishers Market as Thrillers [28:20] Sarah's Additions The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:26] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:50] Susie's Addition Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:21] Other Books Mentioned The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [29:08] My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh [29:11] The Cutting Season by Attica Locke [29:20] Literary Angst [30:52] Sarah's Addition Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:01] Susie's Additions Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:06] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:30] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:16] Other Books Mentioned Writers & Lovers by Lily King [31:26] Groundskeeping by Lee Cole [31:30] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan [31:33] The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz [33:44] A Million Little Pieces by James Frey [34:22] Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James [34:24] Oral Histories [34:35] Sarah's Additions The Hop by Diana Clarke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:18] Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:38] Welcome to the O.C. by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Alan Sepinwall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:52] Other Books Mentioned The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [34:58] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [35:05] Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books [36:43] Sarah's Addition Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Susie's Additions Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:27] Bear by Julia Phillips | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:46] Other Books Mentioned Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [37:03] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor [37:08] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [37:13] The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood [37:17] Birnham Wood by Eleanor Catton [38:38] James by Percival Everett [39:05] Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [39:55] Badass Female Athlete Fiction / Competition Novels [40:14] Sarah's Addition Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42] Other Books Mentioned Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid [40:35] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [40:38] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [41:02] Trust No One [41:33] Susie's Additions First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46] Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:07] Other Books Mentioned I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid [42:03] Foe by Iain Reid [42:04] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [42:17] Sunburn by Laura Lippman [42:21] Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson [43:45] The Fury by Alex Michaelides [44:19] Workplace Dramas or Thrillers [44:58] Sarah's Additions Exit Interview by Kristi Coulter | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:38] Private Equity by Carrie Sun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:50] Bully Market by Jamie Fiore Higgins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:05] Susie's Additions The Sisterhood by Liza Mundy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:48] Correspondents by Tim Murphy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:11] Other Books Mentioned The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [45:13] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz [45:17] All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [45:19] Code Girls by Liza Mundy [47:04] Novels With a Focus on Found Family [47:28] Sarah's Additions Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:17] Susie's Additions Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:25] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:48] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:23] Other Books Mentioned A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [48:04] We Are the Light by Matthew Quick [48:09] Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda [48:15] Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen [49:14] Family Family by Laurie Frankel [49:48]

Join us in this another episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast as we delve into the intricacies of human connections. From the pitfalls of influencing to the significance of platonic soulmates, we explore the various aspects that shape our relationships. Tune in for an author interview with Noelle Crooks about her novel Under the Influence and a discussion about Seven Exes by Lucy Vine.  The Pitfalls of Influencing with Noelle Crooks (01:32) Ashley speaks with Noelle Crooks about her debut novel, “Under the Influence”. Delve into the complex world of influencing as they discuss how power dynamics and microaggressions impact the influencing landscape, shedding light on the challenges faced within this realm. Get a copy of Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks Here BAEs before Babes: Why Platonic Soulmates Are Just as Important (11:27) Jordy and Alana unravel the themes of Lucy Vine's "Seven Exes" as they explore the concept of platonic soulmates. In a society that often emphasizes finding "The One," this discussion reflects on the importance of valuing and nurturing platonic connections, challenging conventional expectations and redefining relationship dynamics.  Get a copy of Seven Exes by Lucy Vine here! Other Books Mentioned by Alana and Jordy: On Women by Susan Sontag The Wall by Marlen Haufhosfer   Tune in to this episode for a captivating exploration of relationships in various forms, offering insights that empower, enlighten, and inspire.    Support our hosts & guests: Noelle Crooks:  Instagram // LinkTree Ashley:  Instagram   Alana Amore: Instagram // Youtube // Twitter // TikTok Jordy: Instagram   Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.  

Instead of waiting for the end of the year to talk about our favorite books, my real life book club members Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith and I decided we should have a mid-year meeting to discuss some of the great things we've read in this first half of 2023.  We talk about the best novels, memoirs, personal growth, and general nonfiction books that stand out, and even share some of the personal things going on in our lives that have affected our reading habits lately.  We also unintentionally talk a lot about Hollywood in this episode - where the three of us all live and work - discussing the writer's strike and multiple celebrity memoirs.  JOIN SECRET STUFF NOW FOR BONUS CONTENT Of course, we talked for hours. And there was still more we had to say. Check out the Secret Stuff bonus episode for even more book talk, including the books that haven't worked for us this year.    FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE   LAURA'S FAVORITES: We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman The Perfectionist's Guide To Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler Spare by Prince Harry Beloved by Toni Morrison I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai  Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld   STEPHANIE'S FAVORITES: Maame by Jessica George Burn It Down by Maureen Ryan Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson   YASMIN'S FAVORITES: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis  Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith   OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED in this episode: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer (Prince Harry's ghost writer) I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Educated by Tara Westover The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai  Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Tales from the Boom Boom Room by Susan Antilla  Glamarama by Bret Easton Ellis Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld You Think It, I'll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano    SPONSORS: Lume // Go to LumeDeodorant.com and use code YOU for 40% off your starter pack HelloFresh // Go to HelloFresh.com/YOU16 and use code YOU16 for 16 free meals and free shipping Betterhelp // Go to BetterHelp.com and use code YOU for 10% off your first month   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine  

How can we connect to the dead? What lessons can be learned from simply listening to those that have gone before us and the plants and animals that surround us? They all hold so much wisdom, perspective, and lessons that we need to know. In today's episode I welcome Perdita Finn. She's an author and a teacher. She's a visionary. Join us as we take this opportunity to slow down, reset, and dive into the power of the dead. Perdita honors us with her message of mothering, connection, and love. Her words are powerful and you won't want to miss it.    We're discussing:  Perdita's creation story, the influence of her mother, and when her connection with the dead began The lesson on transformation and climate change that Perdita is learning now The words Perdita is working to redefine Why we don't have to feel lonely: Perdita's powerful perspective on being alone What Perdita wants you to know most about the dead And so much more…   Learn more about Perdita's courses: https://wayoftherose.org/take-back-the-magic-workshops-with-perdita-finn/   Check out Perdita's Books: The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary  by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn The Reluctant Psychic: A Memoir by Susan Saxman with Perdita Finn Take Back the Magic: Getting to Know the Dead (coming fall 2023)   Other Books Mentioned:  Life Everlasting: The Animal Way of Death by Bernd Heinrich Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta Otherlands by Thomas Halliday   Connect with me: Website: www.thepathofix.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathofix/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepathofix Courses and Monthly Circles: https://thepathofix.thinkific.com/   Learn more about Cuatro Manos y Cinco Volcanes Farms & our cacao here: https://www.cuatromanosycincovolcanesfarms.com/4manos

In Episode 104, hotly anticipated guest, Catherine Ryan Howard (author of The Nothing Man and 56 Days), joins me to discuss her journey to becoming an author, behind-the-scenes of making of her books, her process for writing successful crime thrillers, and how much real-life crimes and circumstances influence her stories. Be ready for some non-graphic dead body talk.  Plus, Catherine shares some breaking news about her upcoming novel! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Catherine's early influences in crime fiction. Catherine's journey from travel agent to author. Her first book about her time working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The influences behind her best-selling books, The Nothing Man and 56 Days. The potentially mysterious “Book Five.” Behind-the-scenes of her decision to write one of the first published pandemic-related crime novel. Accuracy in fiction and the responsibility of a novelist with crime details and plot mechanics. How Catherine researches the psychology of serial killers. Her new 50-page DNF rule. Catherine's Book Recommendations [35:30] Two OLD Books She Loves Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:56] The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé | Amazon  [38:36] Two NEW Books She Loves Bath Haus by P. J. Vernon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:07] Northern Spy by Flynn Berry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:48] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (August 30, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:58] Last 5-Star Book Catherine Read The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:36] Other Books Mentioned 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard  [2:07] The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard [2:08] Distress Signals by Catherine Ryan Howard [5:50] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware [8:22] Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard (August 16, 2022) [9:31] I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara [21:14] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule [29:44] The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy by Elizabeth Kendall [29:59] Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard [32:53] Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson [37:25] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [41:22] Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry [43:11] A Double Life by Flynn Berry [43:30] You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz [51:59] About Catherine Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine Ryan Howard is an internationally bestselling crime writer from Cork, Ireland. Her most recent novel, 56 Days, was an Irish number 1 bestseller, won Crime Fiction Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards, and was named a best thriller of 2021 by the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Irish Times. Her previous work has been shortlisted for the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the CWA's John Creasey New Blood and Ian Fleming Steel Daggers, and Irish Crime Novel of the Year multiple times. She lives in Dublin. 

Episode on Job's Friends is LiveThis post contains affiliate linksJoin us as Patricia Vesely of Memphis Theological Seminary talks to us about Job's friends, looking in particular at Eliphaz in chs. 4–5 and Zophar in ch. 11. Tricia is the author of Friendship and Virtue Ethics in the Book of Job (Cambridge University Press, 2019). In this episode, we discuss a number of things including: the significance of friendship in Job, what the friends get right and wrong, connections between Job and the Psalms, the friends' low view of humanity, and their emphasis on technique in relating to God.This Week's BlurbsIn this episode, Patricia Vesely recommends Samuel Balentine's Ecce Homo: Behold the Man. Ethical Imperatives of the Lenten Journey and Art and Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura.Other Books Mentioned in This EpisodeNemo, Philippe. Job and the Excess of Evil. Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Press, 1998.Visit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, see our release schedule, and meet our guides through Romans.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, and Pocket Casts.You can also watch us on Youtube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com

Highlights Blaes and Emily talk about balancing this new venture alongside their full-time day jobs. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their decision. How their community played an incredible role in the first big steps. Between an Instagram account and a Google Doc, the simple beginnings of this endeavor. Going from their ‘dream space' to their ‘dream location'. The role social media plays in their book buying. How the book-buying experience feels like a first date with publishers. Scarves and enamel pins and notecards, oh my!  How they approached including bookish merchandise at the store. Looking at backlist titles versus new releases. The driving factor behind knowing how many of a particular book to order. The way they were able to get a great sense of the reading tastes of their community. Book Recommendations from Blaes, Emily, and Sarah [36:14] Two OLD Books She Loves Emily: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [37:22] Emily: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:28] Other Books Mentioned: A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne [39:40] Two NEW Books She Loves Blaes: Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:27] Blaes: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:02] Other Books Mentioned:The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune [41:10] One Book They DIDN'T Love Blaes, Emily, and Sarah are skipping this segment, but there will be a full discussion about their thoughts on this for the November Superlatives episode available to my Patreon subscribers. [44:04] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Sarah: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow (June 14, 2022) | Buy from Amazon[44:19] Other Books Mentioned:  A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow [44:27] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow [45:04] The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow [45:05] Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine [45:18] The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman [45:40] Last 5 Star Books They Read [46:34] Emily & Blaes: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:48] [47:50] Sarah: A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:19] Other Books Mentioned:  The Secret History by Donna Tartt [48:11]  Other Links Year of Agatha The Book & Cover's Instagram post of their stocked shelves About the Founders of The Book & Cover Website | Instagram Blaes Green enjoys running, knitting, wrangling kiddos, and sobbing over epic family sagas. In her day job, she manages a team of customer service representatives in manufacturing for her family's 100-year-old Chattanooga printing business. She is running the New York City marathon in a month! Emily Lilley enjoys cooking, playing with her dachshund Bertie, and curling up with a cozy or smart TV comedy. In her day job, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for a statewide education policy and advocacy nonprofit. Emily and her friend Audrey are writing their own mystery series! Sarah Jackson enjoys organizing, Enneagramming, glitter, and getting lost in magical realist tales. In her day job, she is the chief operations officer of her home. In college, Sarah “beta” read fan fiction. Next Episode In two weeks (November 24), Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) will join me to discuss our choices for the 2021 Best Books of the Year.  

Episode on Romans 2 is LiveThis post contains affiliate linksJoin us as Dr. Matthew Thiessen of McMaster University talks to us about Romans 2. Matt is the author of Paul and the Gentile Problem. In this episode, we discuss a number of things including: the identity of the “you”; and the importance of “good works” for Paul.(Apologies for the audio quality in some parts of this episode.)This Week's BlurbsIn this episode, Matthew Thiessen recommends Brittany Wilson's The Embodied God: Seeing the Divine in Luke-Acts and the Early Church.Other Books Mentioned in This EpisodeStowers, Stanley K. A Rereading of Romans: Justice, Jews, and Gentiles. Yale University Press, 1997.Thorsteinsson, Runar M. Paul's Interlocutor in Romans 2: Function and Identity in the Context of Ancient Epistolography. Wipf & Stock, 2015.Visit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, see our release schedule, and meet our guides through Romans.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, and Pocket Casts.You can also watch us on Youtube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com

In Episode 97, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza share how their co-authored novel (We Are Not Like Them) explores how hard it is to have conversations about difficult topics even between dear friends.  We discuss why they decided to write a book with a lifelong, interracial friendship at its core, and how they handled collaborating on a book with a plot revolving around a fraught topic.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How they met and began their professional relationship. Who had the initial idea for We Are Not Like Them. How they decided to go from an editor/writer relationship to co-writing and what that looked like for them. Why it was important to work collaboratively on both main characters, rather than each taking one. Christine's and Jo's own challenges while working on this novel. How they handled any “creative friction” that came up. How the discussions around character development really opened up how they had to consider race on the page. How their own personal experiences and perspectives really informed both characters They share some key thoughts to having these important conversations. The surprising but similar reaction from both Black and white readers. They also share a little teaser about the next book they are writing together. Christine's and Jo's Book Recommendations [32:55] Two OLD Books They Love Christine: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:23] Jo: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:21] Two NEW Books They Love Christine: No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:05] Jo: Matrix by Lauren Groff | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org[40:42] Other Books Mentioned: Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler [38:13] Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff [42:01] Bonus Pick: Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner [42:42] Two Books They DIDN'T LOVE Christine: The Push by Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:26] Jo: Her thoughts on sharing books she doesn't like. [48:47] Other Books Mentioned: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [48:18] Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl [48:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [49:53] Two NEW RELEASES They're Excited About Christine: I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer (November 9, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [50:14] Jo: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult (November 30, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:16] Other Books Mentioned: 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard [53:51] Voices from the Pandemic by Eli Saslow [54:02] Last 5 Star Books They Read Christine: Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:43] Jo: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [54:54] Other Book Mentioned Marriage Vacation by Pauline Brooks [5:09]

In this episode, we complete our four part series on the identity of daughter. This episode is now offered in video on youtube! We discuss the full redemption God desires for his daughters emotionally, spiritually, sexually, and in a particular way as women, physically through our bodies and beauty. We chat about the practice of repentance and declaring the truth about ourselves, body and soul. We pray you would allow Christ to bring your whole self into communion with him in your identity as daughter so you may grow into a sister, a mother and a bride. Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts!    Sister Miriam's one thing -  Healing Wounds Meditation with Dr. Bob Schutchts on the Hallow App. You must subscribe to Hallow to listen!  Michelle's one thing - The Every Sacred Sunday Mass Journal Heather's one thing - The Metanoia Series - Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR and 4pm media   Other Books Mentioned -  The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom - Henri Nouwen   Discussion questions:     What stood out to you from this week's episode? Where do you feel at war with your body and where do you feel at home in your body? How is God inviting you to see your body as a blessing rather than a burden? What beliefs about yourself have you felt inspired to renounce and repent of after today's episode? What truth does Jesus desire to speak into your heart to fill this space.   Journal Questions: Have you cursed your body or believed the lie that your body is too much or not enough? Take a moment to practice repentance and ask God to speak his truth into your body. Can you imagine your body as a temple where the Holy Spirit is dwelling and what kind of temple does it look like? What is the Holy Spirit doing in this temple? Where is He illuminating? Where is He healing? Where's He moving?  Are there areas brought up in the past few weeks that you would rather avoid than allow Jesus to redeem and restore? Take a moment to commit to moving through the cross towards the resurrection with trust that Christ desires your redemption.   Quotes to Ponder:  Because their shame was twofold and disgrace was proclaimed their portion, They will possess twofold in their own land; everlasting joy shall be theirs.  Isaiah 61:7     Scripture for Lectio Divina -  “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” - Ephesians 3:14-21   This episode is sponsored by Every Sacred Sunday. The Every Sacred Sunday Mass journal is designed to help you intentionally prepare and engage with the Mass each week. It contains the readings for each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation for one liturgical year with a simple journaling template after each reading. Other features include thick quality paper, a durable hardbound cover, original illustrations, and key prayers of the Mass. This journal is lovingly & thoughtfully designed by hand, and we hope that it invites you to say yes to God, one Sunday at a time. Use the promo code abide5 for $5 off your next purchase! Available now on our website, www.everysacredsunday.com/shop.

In this episode, we continue our four part series on the identity of daughter. This episode is now offered in video on youtube! We discuss wounds from our childhood - rejection, abandonment and a failure to feel safe - and the lasting effects these wounds can have in our adult relationships. We chat about loving our younger selves with compassion, so that we can receive God's unconditional love today. We pray you would allow the Divine Healer to look on your wounds with compassion this week! Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts!  Sister Miriam's one thing - Mama Heidland's Seafood Gumbo Recipe Michelle's one thing - Sacred Rest by by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Heather's one thing - Change the Way You Think: A Conversation with Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen and Craig Groeschel  Other Books Mentioned -  Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave you - James Friesen The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom - Henri Nouwen Discussion questions:     What stood out to you from this week's episode? Are your childhood wounds healed places of glory or are they bandaged up, still hiding, and in need of Christ's light?   How do you see core wounds from childhood - abandonment, rejection or a gap created because your heart did not feel safe  - affecting your relationships today? Do you recognize any of the effects listed by Sister Miriam in the episode? How can you receive God's restoration for you in these places? What does it look like to welcome home the little parts of yourself with compassion and gentleness? Journal Questions: Are there particular memories from your childhood that this series has brought to the surface? Where do you need to hear the truth that the woundedness caused by others was not your fault?  Try to find a picture of your younger self. What would you like to share with her or him? Are there critical words and judgements you would like to take back or words of affirmation and compassion you need to speak over your younger self? Pray with Jesus' words ‘be not afraid.'  How does He desire for you to receive this message when acknowledging wounds from your childhood? Quotes to Ponder: “You keep listening to those who seem to reject you. But they never speak about you. They speak about their own limitations. They confess their poverty in the face of your needs and desires. They simply ask for your compassion. They do not say that you are bad, ugly, or despicable. They say only that you are asking for something they cannot give and that they need to get some distance from you to survive emotionally. The sadness is that you perceive their necessary withdrawal as a rejection of you instead of as a call to return home and discover your true belovedness.”  - Henri Nouwen “A part of you was left behind very early in your life: the part that never felt completely received. It is full of fears. Meanwhile, you grew up with many survival skills. But you want yourself to be one. So you have to bring home the part of you that was left behind. That is not easy, because you have become quite a formidable person, and your fearful part does not know if it can safely dwell with you. Your grown-up self has to become very childlike—hospitable, gentle, and caring—so your anxious self can return and feel safe.” - Henri Nouwen Scripture for Lectio Divina -  “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” - Ephesians 3:14-21 This episode is sponsored by House of Joppa. This week's episode is sponsored by House of Joppa.  If you are looking for beautiful Catholic home décor, jewelry, art, rosaries or other Catholic gifts, look no farther than House of Joppa. Each product is curated from artisans throughout the world, and is designed to uplift your spirit and share the beauty of our Catholic faith. If you are looking for something for yourself or a special gift for a friend, head over to their website in the show notes. My favorite products are their Vintage Sacred Heart Medallion, Mini Mary Garden and Miraculous Medal rosary. Abiding Together listeners receive 15% off their purchase at checkout with discount code: ABIDE15.  Visit them online at https://www.houseofjoppa.com or on Instagram @houseofjoppa.

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CHOCOLATE! It's one of the most popular sweet treats all over the world — And I'd be surprised if you said you didn't love to enjoy it from time to time… I know I do! But why am I talking about chocolate right now? Well, one of the main ingredients found in chocolate — cacao — has a LOT more benefits than you might think. It's actually been used in sacred ceremonial settings since ancient times to enhance our connection to Mother Earth and invoke feelings of ecstasy. In this week's episode author, founder, and “cacao goddess” Christine Hernandez shares the transformative powers of cacao and how you can incorporate this medicine into your own life. In this episode you'll hear: Why Christine says that cacao not only changed her life, but saved it [0:57] The way she came to realize that it was a big part of her ancestry and family history [4:12] What you can expect when taking the medicine, and what Christine's own ceremony process looks like [7:48] Her thoughts on mainstream cacao, plus why it matters so much where your cacao comes from [13:41] The positive changes in the younger generation that Christine is seeing in terms of their knowledge of, and respect for, the medicine [26:36] How she is now making her Maltyox Method accessible to even more people [28:49] What Christine does to connect to her sensual, feminine, and divine self [30:28] Why allowing ourselves to play more is so important for each one of us [34:21] Exciting announcements Christine has about the republishing of her book [37:02] Read the show notes: https://www.melyssagriffin.com/christine-hernandez-111/  Christine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineolivia_/ Christine's website: https://www.iamchristineolivia.com/ Christine's Maltyox method: https://maltyoxmethod.com/ Christine's next Maltyox event on June 12th: http://maltyoxmethod.com/events/maltyox-method/ Christine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Child-Magic-Christine-Olivia-Dargas/dp/1970124008 Christine's Online Program: https://theheartofcacao.teachable.com/ Other Books Mentioned: https://www.chickensoup.com/ 

Welcome to Book Review - Tempest of the Firefly - A Collection of Poetry by Tilly McGill (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/28) For our first show celebrating poetry month we had an Author Chat with Tilly McGill author of Tempest of the Firefly. Today the crew of Spotlighting the Indie Author reviews the book. Tempest of the Firefly is filed with 54 poems that take the reader down a dark winding path...wait is that a glimmer of light at the end of the road. Join the Spotlighting the Indie Author crew, Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay), Nina Turnipseed (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/ninaturnipseed) and Kelli Winkler (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/kelliwinkler) to see if you agree with their assessment of Tilly's poetry collect. But wait that's not all. Tilly will be reading four poems from the predominately dark poetry found in Tempest of the Firefly The Book Tempest of the Firefly - EBook (https://amzn.to/3wr3fFg) - Paperback (https://amzn.to/31DeThS) Remember, Reviewing and Rating a Book You Read, is Free to You, but Priceless to the Author. Sites to review and or rate Tempest of the Firefly besides Amazon * Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55209294-tempest-of-the-firefly) The Author – Tilly McGill Amazon Profile (https://amzn.to/3cEjWVJ) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tilly.mcgill.firefly/) Book Cover Design (https://midnight-oil-musings.com/designs/) Author Chat with Tilly McGill - Author of: Tempest of the Firefly - A Collection of Poetry (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/27) Spotlighting the Indie Author Special Guest Page (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/guests/tillymcgill) Other Books Mentioned in Todays Podcast Breathtaking (https://amzn.to/3wwpSbn) by Courtney Turcotte Bond - Book Review (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/24) - Author Chat (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/23) Make Pretend (https://amzn.to/31ROEEK) by Armand Rosamilia - Book Review (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/21) The Gettysburg Letter (https://amzn.to/3wAYLvG) by Patrick E Craig A Cabin in the Woods (https://amzn.to/3fM3yEG) by Marek Záhorec. Websites Mentioned in Today's Podcast ThunderHorse Publishing (https://thunderhorsepublishing.com/) Spotlighting the Indie Author Contact Info and Podcast Links Email: spotlightingtheindieauthor@josepheclay.com Snail Mail Correspondence: Joseph E Clay Dot Com - 242 West Main Street #224, Hendersonville, TN. 37075 Phone: +1 (615) 750-5987 Skype: +1 (615) 208-7784 MeWe (https://mewe.com/p/spotlightingtheindieauthor) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightingTheIndieAuthor/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/spotlightingtheindieauthor) Spotlighting the Indie Author (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/) is hosted by Fireside Spotlighting the Indie Author Show Schedule (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/showschedule) Spotlighting the Indie Author Blog (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/articles) - Podcast Notes Episode 28 (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/articles/190-20-21) Joseph E Clay Dot Com (https://josepheclay.com/) Official Blog of Joesph E Clay Dot Com (https://jec-blog.com/) Voices heard on Episode 28: Host: Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay) Co-Host: Nina Turnipseed (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/ninaturnipseed) Announcer: Kelli Winkler (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/kelliwinkler) Tilly McGill (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/guests/tillymcgill) soundbites were pulled from Episode 27 - Author Chat with Tilly McGill - Author of: Tempest of the Firefly - A Collection of Poetry (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/27) We Need Your Help Our services are free to all, we cover all expenses. We have enlisted the listeners to help us offset some of the cost of the podcast and magazine. If you enjoy the show, have been a guest on the show or had your worked featured or just believe in what we are doing, help us out. A donation of any amount through PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A5NR829TCR6JN&source=url) would be great and help with hosting fees and paying the bills. For other ways to help visit our Affiliates/Sponsors (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/affiliates) Page This was episode #28, a 2021 production of Spotlighting the Indie Author, a Joseph E Clay Dot Com Podcast.

For our December book club, we’re reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. This was one of our favorite books from last year, so we had to make it a book club pick! What would you do if you had a “love at first sight” moment, but the man of your dreams turns out to be your best friend’s new boyfriend? The book follows the three of them over the course of a decade through life’s ups & downs and heartbreaks as they each grow and change. Grace reveals she once had her own “bus boy”. Both Grace and Becca share opinions on audiobooks (nuances and lack thereof in some cases), meeting men (#morecrushes2020), modern dating, and definitely think this should be a Hallmark movie.    Grace’s Top 5 of 2019: Save me the Plums by Ruth Reichl Verity by Colleen Hoover Becoming by Michelle Obama My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante The Idea of you by Robinne Lee   Becca’s Top 5 of 2019: Idea of you by Robinne Lee I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson American Royals by Katharine McGee Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas  A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles     Podcasts Mentioned: Storybound Podcast Boobsweat Podcast   British Chick - Lit Recommendations: Who’s That Girl by Mhairi McFarlane The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning One in a Million by Lindsey Kelk Jemima J by Jane Green   Obsessions: Sprout Home in Brooklyn Design within Reach Vase Veronica Beard Dickie Jacket   Instagram: @harrietandthestar @jyoungdesignhouse   Other Books Mentioned:   Followers by Anna Davies American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins   January Book Club Book: Good Girls Lie By J.T. Ellison    Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!   Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.

Gibson's Bookstore Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Email us at gibsonsemployees(at)gmail(dot)com  Click the link in order to purchase the book from our store. Thanks for shopping local! Current Reads, Future Reads, and Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: Michael - Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan  Another Life by Michael Korda  Elisabeth -  Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (Out 6/4/2019)  Kelso -  Bunny by Mona Awad (Out 6/11/2019) Five Midnights by Ann Davila Cardinal (Out 6/4/2019) Ryan -  The Need by Helen Phillips (out 7/9/2019) The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch Taken Series by Erin Bowman Bull by David Elliott HIllary - Kushner, Inc. by Vicky Ward Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Cruising New Hampshire History by Michael Bruno Melting Ice, Shifting Sand by Marjorie Burke Pilgrimage of Ice and Sand by Marjorie Burke Where You'll Find Me - Ty Gagne Jim - Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson American Dialogue by Joseph Ellis Laura - Kendrick Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers by Lee Edward Fodi Jeanine -  Craig and Fred by Craig Grossi (Young Reader's Version) Dani -  I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn (Out 5/28/2019) Extra Links: Independent Bookstore Day - April 27, 2019

Enjoy this fireside conversation with pops and crackles from the fireplace, as Steve and Gwen examine the three core questions of every soul: Am I Loved? Am I Safe? Do I Belong?      RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Download a Study Guide for Question 1 and Questions 2 and 3   Soul Care 101 Course: Purchase here at the Potter’s Inn Bookstore   Scripture reading: Deuteronomy 7:7-9   Moment to Breathe: The Inner Voice by Henri Nouwen. Read the excerpt here.   Other Books Mentioned   Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? by John Powell    Support the Podcast: Donate Here   Sign up to receive email notifications as future episodes are available: Sign Up Here

It’s interview central around here this month! Joining us this week is Chelsea Sedoti, author of The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett and the recently released As You Wish. We had a wonderful discussion about anxiety and writing and how we all handle the pressure.----more----   As You Wish What if you could ask for anything- and get it?  In the sandy Mojave Desert, Madison is a small town on the road between nothing and nowhere. But Eldon wouldn’t want to live anywhere else, because in Madison, everyone gets one wish—and that wish always comes true. Some people wish for money, some people wish for love, but Eldon has seen how wishes have broken the people around him. And with the lives of his family and friends in chaos, he’s left with more questions than answers. Can he make their lives better? How can he be happy if the people around him aren’t? And what hope is there for any of them if happiness isn’t an achievable dream? Doubts build, leading Eldon to a more outlandish and scary thought: maybe you can’t wish for happiness…maybe, just maybe, you have to make it for yourself. BUY LINKSAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Chelsea Sedoti I’ve lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for most of my life. It’s a weird place. I’m not a fan of casinos, but I love the Mojave Desert. I also love the woods and hills and dying steel mill towns of eastern Ohio, which is where my family is from. I wish I could split my time between both places. I have a nerdy-cool husband and a goofy dog and evil cat. I read a lot of books. I think Mad Men is the best show ever made. I rock climb, even though I’m afraid of heights. I would eat red velvet cupcakes from the Cupcakery every day if I could. One of my favorite things in the world is exploring abandoned places. I love writing because it lets me have adventures. I love writing because it is an adventure. That’s what you should know about me: I think everything should feel like an adventure. With a little effort, it can. Other Books Mentioned in This Episode The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Half MagicAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Grey Wolf IslandAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Follow Magdalyn AnnBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Jessica M TuckermanBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Booked All NightTwitter . Facebook Follow Chelsea SedotiWebsite . Twitter . Instagram POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS SUPPORT THE BOOKED ALL NIGHT PODCAST BY PURCHASING YOUR NEXT BOOK OR MOVIE THROUGH OUR AFFILIATE LINKS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/support

This super special (totes late but you’ll love it) episode we were joined by none other than MarcyKate Connolly, author of Shadow Weaver, Monstrous, Ravenous, and more! If you’re unfamiliar with her work we highly recommend Shadow Weaver. You can, of course, listen to us gush over it in Episode #25 (which we also recommend). Join us as we talk about middle grade literature, writing, Shadow Weaver, and play a little game of Burn, Re-write, Re-Read.----more---- Shadow Weaver Fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and The Night Gardener will devour Shadow Weaver, the first in a dark middle-grade fantasy duology that’s filled with shadows, danger, magic, and has the feel of a new classic. Emmeline’s gift of controlling shadows has isolated her from the rest of the world, but she’s grown to be content, hidden away in her mansion with Dar, her own shadow, as her only company. Disaster strikes when a noble family visits their home and offers to take Emmeline away and cure her of magic. Desperate not to lose her shadows, she turns to Dar who proposes a deal: Dar will change the noble’s mind, if Emmeline will help her become flesh as she once was. Emmeline agrees but the next morning the man in charge is in a coma and all that the witness saw was a long shadow with no one nearby to cast it. Scared to face punishment, Emmeline and Dar run away. With the noble’s guards on her trail, Emmeline’s only hope of clearing her name is to escape capture and perform the ritual that will set Dar free. But Emmeline’s not sure she can trust Dar anymore, and it’s hard to keep secrets from someone who can never leave your side. BUY LINKSAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion MarcyKate Connolly MarcyKate Connolly is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author who lives in New England with her family and a grumble of pugs. Like the main character in her most recent book, Shadow Weaver, she once had an imaginary friend who did very naughty things like eating directly from the sugar bowl and playing hide-and-seek with her parents—without telling them—whenever they went to department stores. Later in life, she graduated from Hampshire College (a magical place where they don’t give you grades) where she wrote an opera sequel to Hamlet as the equivalent of senior thesis. It was also there that she first fell in love with plotting and has been dreaming up new ways to make life difficult for her characters ever since.  You can visit her online and learn more about her stories at www.marcykate.com. Other Books Mentioned in This Episode Monstrous by MarcyKate ConnollyAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Ravenous by MarcyKate ConnollyAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Comet Rising (Shadow Weaver #2) by MarcyKate ConnollyAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel by Fiadnait MoserAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Nothing But Sky by Amy TruebloodAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Redwall by Brian JacquesAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion The Dark is Rising Sequence by Susan CooperAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion The DaVinci Code by Dan BrownAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Twilight Series by Stephenie MeyerAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion From MarcyKate’s Burn, Re-Write, Re-Read Beyond the Red by Ava JaeAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. RowlingAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Shadows of the Dark Crystal by J. M. LeeAmazon . Barnes&Noble . BooksAMillion Shower Post-It Notes (Yes, they’re real. All writers need them)Amazon Follow Magdalyn AnnBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Jessica M TuckermanBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Booked All NightTwitter . Facebook Follow Mar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/support

Since the latest (and final) Maze Runner movie, The Death Cure, only grossed $23.5 million in its opening weekend, apparently that means that YA movies are a declining fad. Jess and Maggie have some thoughts on that, thoughts that include almost twenty five YA titles that were optioned for movies just this year, as well as books they would love to see get some screen adaptations. Preferably TV shows for Jess so she can spend the day watching an accurate 19 hour production.----more---- Other Books Mentioned in This Episode Children of Blood & Bone by Tomi Adeyemi: Amazon . B&N Shadow Weaver by MarcyKate Connolly: Amazon . B&N Sightwitch by Susan Dennard: Amazon . B&N A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A Cole: Amazon . B&N The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert: Amazon . B&N The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton: Amazon . B&N A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J Maas | Amazon . B&N War Storm by  Victoria Aveyard | Amazon . B&N A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon . B&N Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson | Amazon . B&N Everless by Sarah Holland | Amazon . B&N Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh | Amazon . B&N Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian | Amazon . B&N Dread Nation by | Amazon . B&N Follow Magdalyn AnnBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram Follow Jessica M TuckermanBlog . Twitter . Facebook . Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookedallnight/support

Episode Overview: Today's episode is an interview Jill did with award-winning author and illustrator Marcus Sedgwick, whose latest book Saint Death was published back in April.    Other Books Mentioned in this episode:  The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com  Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com  Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.