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New York Times bestseller Kimberly McCreight is the author of eight novels, including A Good Marriage, Friends Like These and Reconstructing Amelia. She's also the author of the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers. Several of her novels have been optioned for the screen. Her latest is Like Mother, Like Daughter. She joins Marrie Stone to talk about it. Along the way, Kimberly shares how her prior career in the law serves her fiction and how she generates her ideas. She also talks about her revision process, when she shows work to readers, and when she knows a story isn't working. They also talk about finding an agent and some of the business logistics behind making your living as a writer. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. Support the show by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. You'll support independent bookstores and our show by purchasing through the store. Finally, on Spotify listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on July 25, 2024) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

For Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). Re-listening to this one is a unique opportunity to get a look back on a strange year. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, everyone loves a TBR filled with backlist gems! Library holds should be easy and paperbacks editions have been released! So, let's take a look back at our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). This is a backlist episode. It features a new introduction and has been cut for content, but first aired on November 25, 2020, in its entirety, as Ep. 71: Best Books of 2020 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits. Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes)  Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, and by genre) 2020 Bookish Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [18:25] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:56] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:28] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:06] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:19] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:50] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:00] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:55] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:11] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:25] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[19:34] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:20] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:41] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:15] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:52] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:12] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:52] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] American Royals II: Majesty by Katharine McGee | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:00] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:52] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:37] 2020 Superlatives [43:54] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] Running by Natalia Sylvester | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:58] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:02] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:13] The Searcher by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:59] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:28] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:29] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:29] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:25] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:58] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:59] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:00] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:17] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:25] Stray by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:33] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:45] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon| Bookshop.org [57:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:46] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:59] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:54] The Office by Andy Greene | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:19] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:56] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:10] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Amazon| Bookshop.org[1:05:20] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:37] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:22] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:18] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:22] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:34] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:41] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] Want by Lynn Steger Strong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:14] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:21] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:10] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:20] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:25] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:56] Memorial by Bryan Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:17] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:23] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:38] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:01:55] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:15] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:43] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry [15:57] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel [23:19] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan [24:46] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [27:23] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen [35:13]  In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [35:15] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt [35:18]  Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi [36:03] American Royals by Katharine McGee [40:54] The Witch Elm by Tana French [48:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [48:59] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [52:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [1:02:28] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi [1:02:41] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle [1:03:42] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [1:04:34] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [1:04:42] Other Links Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 43: Jordan Moblo (@jordys.book.club) on Growing a #Bookstagram Account Ep. 63: Helena Dea Bala (Author of Craigslist Confessional) Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked) Ep. 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (Author of One to Watch) Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) From Novel Visits: Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Musings From Novel Visits: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | [Spoiler] Discussion About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

Paula Turkovich's body was found on the rear of 200 Old Country Road in Mineola on March 31st, 2018 at 8:31pm the night before Easter. What makes this case odd is Paula had dinner with her family and in within one hour she is found deceased. PD claim it was a suicide but the timeline does not make sense. The car Paula used that night was found at a train station an hour away from her house and a half hour from the parking garage she allegedly jumped from, however PD insist she took the train to the garage. In Paula's so called suicide letter which her mother believes she was forced to write but was so intelligent she rewrote a quote and underlined it. The quote was from a book called “Reconstructing Amelia” by, Kimberly McCreight, in the story the mom gets a call from her daughter's school saying her daughter Amelia jumped from a building but in fact she never did jump someone murdered Amelia. They lured Amelia to the top of the building and she was pushed to her death. The medical examiner washed the clothes she was wearing and did not fingerprint. Tonight we speak to her mother Kathleen who is fighting for justice for her little girl Paula Turkovich. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/locatingthelost/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/locatingthelost/support

Paula Turkovich's body was found on the rear of 200 Old Country Road in Mineola on March 31st, 2018 at 8:31pm the night before Easter.  What makes this case odd is Paula had dinner with her family and in within one hour she is found deceased.  PD claim it was a suicide but the timeline does not make sense.  The car Paula used that night was found at a train station an hour away from her house and a half hour from the parking garage she allegedly jumped from, however PD insist she took the train to the garage.  In Paula's so called suicide letter which her mother believes she was forced to write but was so intelligent she rewrote a quote and underlined it. The quote was from a book called “Reconstructing Amelia” by, Kimberly McCreight, in the story the mom gets a call from her daughter's school saying her daughter Amelia jumped from a building but in fact she never did jump someone murdered Amelia. They lured Amelia to the top of the building and she was pushed to her death. The medical examiner washed the clothes she was wearing and did not fingerprint. Tonight we speak to her mother Kathleen who is fighting for justice for her little girl Paula Turkovich. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/locatingthelost/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/locatingthelost/support

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Kimberly McCreight. We discuss her latest novel, Friends Like These, as well her other books, some of which are being adapted for the screen. That's exciting! Before I bring on my guest, I'll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my website, debbimack.com under the Crime Cafe link. You can also get a free copy of either book if you become a Patreon supporter. You'll get that and much more if you support the podcast on Patreon, along with our eternal gratitude for doing so. Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafe Debbi (00:54): But first, let me put in a good word for Blubrry podcasting. I'm a Blubrry affiliate, but that's not the only reason I'm telling you this. I've been using Blubrry Podcasting as my hosting service for my podcast for years and it's one of the best decisions I ever made. They give great customer service, you're in complete control of your own podcast, you can run it from your own website, and it just takes a lot of the work out of podcasting for me. I find for that reason that it's a company that I can get behind 100% and say, “You should try this.” Try Blubrry. It doesn't require a long-term contract, and it's just a great company, period. It also has free technical support by email, video, and phone, so you can get a human being there. Isn't that nice? If you want to podcast, try out Blubrry. No long-term contract, excellent distribution, and great technical support, too, by email, video, and on the phone. I've included an affiliate link on this blog. Download a copy of the PDF transcript of this episode here. Debbi (00:54): Hi everyone. My guest today is the New York times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards. Her second novel, Where They Found Her was a USA Today, bestseller and Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year. Her third, A Good Marriage was named Best Book of the Summer by the New York Times, People and Publishers Weekly. It was also an Amazon Best Mystery of the Month and will be coming to Amazon on your TV or coming to your TV by, by way of Amazon and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films. She's also written a YA trilogy called The Outliers. Also optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon's Pacific Standard. Her latest novel is Friends Like These, and I've read a few chapters. I'm just a few chapters into it and I am so hooked. It is awesome. In any case, welcome, and thank you so much for being here, Kimberly McCreight. Kimberly (02:02): Thanks so much for having me. And I'm glad to hear your hooked. That's always good to hear. Debbi (02:09): Oh, totally. I am loving what I'm reading. It's awesome. Am I saying your name right? McCreight? Kimberly (02:14): Yes, that's exactly right. Debbi (02:16): I'm so glad. I just wanna thank you so much for being here. First of all. And one of the things I love about Friends Like These is the way you've told the story through characters who are alike, but are very, very distinctive. Do you usually work from multiple perspectives? Do you usually write from multiple perspectives? Kimberly (02:39): Yeah, all of my books are from multiple points of view, although I guess the, except for the first two of my YA trilogies, those were from a single point of view, but that was really a departure for me. So all of my other books are multiple points of view and usually multiple timeframes. Friends Like These was the most points of view I have ever done. I think there are six or seven. And also most of my books include like interstitial elements, journal entries or social media to kind of … it's this orchestral way  of telling a story. So, yeah, that was it. To be honest, I think made it a little hard for me to sell my first book because that's the way I wr...

Bestseller Kimberly McCreight writes for her readers above all else. By avoiding genre stereotypes and unsolvable twists, and instead aiming for the emotional satisfaction of her fanbase, she maintains a loyal and dedicated following that keeps coming back for more. McCreight is a bestselling author of three novels, with her most popular being Reconstructing Amelia, and has been nominated for various awards. To purchase her latest novel, Friends Like These, follow the link below. From Amazon.com: Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of RECONSTRUCTING AMELIA, WHERE THEY FOUND HER, A GOOD MARRIAGE and THE OUTLIERS, a young adult trilogy. She's been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Alex awards and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. She attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, New Yor In this episode, you'll discover: How to get past the first page How Kim's college experience inspired her writing Why genre labels are obsolete Why the best work prompts bigger questions Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ Kimberly McCreight - https://kimberlymccreight.com/ Friends Like These - https://books2read.com/FriendsKim Three Story Method: Writing Scenes - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodws Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/ Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ and Atticus - https://www.atticus.io/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Audio production by Geoff Emberlyn - http://www.emberletter.com/ Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersink/support

Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guides, some deep backlist books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for four categories featured in Sarah's 2022 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I'm introducing Summer Shelves, a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and you'll receive it in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Our Summer Reading Guides Sarah's 2022 Summer Reading Guide Susie's 2022 Summer Reading Guide Summer Reading [4:23] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guides [4:58] Sarah The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:29] The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:12] Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:24]  Susie For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:29] Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:06]  Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:32]  Backlist Books That Are Great for Summer Reading [25:30] Sarah Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:53]  Red Notice by Bill Browder | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] The Fever by Megan Abbott | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:52] Susie Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:12]  The Diver's Clothes Lie Empty by Vendela Vida | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09] The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:15] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [42:08] Something Light / Fun Sarah: Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:46]  Susie: Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:03]  Something Fast Paced / Intense Sarah: Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 12, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:48]  Susie: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (May 24, 2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:52]  Something with a Bit More Substance Sarah: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:27]  Susie: Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:05]  Something Different Sarah: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:45]  Susie: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:23]  Other Books Mentioned The Family by Naomi Krupitsky [6:53]  The Turnout by Megan Abbott [7:01]  Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [7:21]  My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing [9:35] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [9:48] Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates [9:48] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London [12:37]  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [12:44]  Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [15:14]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [15:14]  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau [15:14]  The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton [15:14]  The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [20:08]  The Office by Andy Greene [20:57] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [30:15]  Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez [30:41] Moneyball by Michael Lewis [33:21]  We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida [34:17]  Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [38:18]  My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams [45:51]  The Accident by Chris Pavone [55:54]  The Expats by Chris Pavone [56:02]  One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle [1:04:10]  Other Links The New York Times Magazine | What Happened to the Girls in Le Roy About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

Show notes: How do you pick only 5 favorite all-time five star books? Why do we do this to ourselves?! Anyway, we tortured ourselves to bring you this episode and hope that you'll find some great ones to add to your TBR list. We promise it's not just Stephen King books and “The Idea of You”. Well, there will be some of that, let's be real.  Related links: Sarah's 5 Star Reads: Paris in Love by Eloisa James The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Sarah's Honorable Mentions: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls,  Packing for Mars by Mary Roach,  Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight,  The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah,  The Royal We series by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan,  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab,  Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy,  Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar Mia's 5 Star Reads: Dracula by Bram Stoker The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom Ten Degrees of Reckoning by Hester Rumberg Mia's Honorable Mentions: It by Stephen King;  Carrie by Stephen King;  11/22/63 by Stephen King Other books mentioned: Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy Legacy by Nora Roberts Wild by Cheryl Strayed The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Dark Tower series by Stephen King * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links. Click here to join The Fireside, our private community, to talk about all things life and books.  

In Episode 94, Kimberly McCreight (author of Friends Like These) joins me to deep dive into the mysteries & thrillers genre (including the difference between a mystery and a thriller, how involved authors are in deciding their books' titles, and what makes a great twist…and to talk about the inspiration behind her new novel. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights A bit about Friends Like These including Kimberly's inspiration for this story. The difference between a mystery and a thriller. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining which sub-genre their books will live in. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books' titles. How Kimberly comes up with her titles and what makes a good title. If manuscripts are ever submitted without a working tile. How involved Kimberly and other authors are in determining their books' jacket copy. What makes a good twist / ending. How Kimberly threads in her red herrings to lay the groundwork for a good twist. How Kimberly keeps her twists fresh amid the sea of thrillers out there. Whether Kimberly reads a lot within the thriller genre. Where Kimberly gets her inspiration from (or, more accurately, doesn't get her inspiration from). Kimberly's Book Recommendations [38:52] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [39:24] Three Womenby Lisa Taddeo | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:25] Two NEW Books She Loves Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:48] Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org  [44:49] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [46:37] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [42:13] Last 5 Star Book(s) Kimberly Read [49:03] The Pushby Ashley Audrain | Buy from Amazon [48:49] Other Books Mentioned Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight [2:50] Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews [12:32] Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight [17:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [27:59] Animal by Lisa Taddeo [41:55] Bittersweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore [45:41] Other Links Picture of the real life upstate New York house that inspired the house in Friends Like These. About Kimberly Website | Instagram | Twitter Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards and was called Entertainment Weekly's Favorite Book of the Year. Reconstructing Amelia has been optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films. Ms. McCreight's second adult novel, Where They Found Her, was a USA Today bestseller and a Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year.  She is also the author of The New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Outliers (The Outliers, The Scattering and The Collide), optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon's Pacific Standard. Her next novel, an adult mystery set in Park Slope, is forthcoming in 2020. Ms. McCreight attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two daughters.

Such a Quiet Place: By Megan Miranda Website: https://gobookmart.com "Sleepwalking is creepy. You're asleep, but you're walking through the night—like the living dead. I knew when I started The Girl from Widow Hills I was in for some shivers. But I had no idea the terrors that were in store.”—R. L. STINE, bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear Street “A hauntingly atmospheric and gorgeously written page-turner, The Girl from Widow Hills is a deeply thought-provoking, riveting mystery about the complex weight of history and the dangerous power of the lies we tell ourselves.”—KIMBERLY McCREIGHT, New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia and A Good Marriage PRAISE FOR THE LAST HOUSE GUEST “The perfect summer thriller . . . with a pace that made my heart race.” —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied “Oh boy, does she ever know how to write a twisty-turny ending (or two, or more).” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review “This searing small-town thriller from bestseller Miranda explores the complexities of female friendship and the picturesque fictions that money can buy. . . . Sharply drawn characters both ground and elevate the bombshell-laden plot, while evocative prose heightens tension and conjures place. Miranda delivers a clever, stylish mystery that will seize readers like a riptide.”—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) “A lightning-fast mystery . . . that will have readers on the edge of their seats.”—MARY KUBICA, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message

In Episode 71, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Sarah’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracker Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes)  Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, by genre) 2020 Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [19:31] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [20:00] Untamed by Glennon Doyle (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [22:30] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [25:36] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [27:19] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [29:34] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [30:07] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [32:17] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [33:27] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [34:42] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [34:42] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Buy from Amazon [39:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon (My Review) [39:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Buy from Amazon [40:23] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab | Buy from Amazon [20:41] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Buy from Amazon [23:26] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin (Susie’s Spoiler Discussion) | Buy from Amazon [24:43] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Buy from Amazon [26:18] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [27:56] Writers and Lovers by Lily King (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:45] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Buy from Amazon [31:16] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Buy from Amazon [34:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [36:55] Open Book by Jessica Simpson (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:42] Majesty by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [41:52] A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet | Buy from Amazon [43:39] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [44:37] 2020 Superlatives [45:01] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [45:16] Running by Natalia Sylvester (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [45:55] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [47:01] The Searcher by Tana French (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [48:58] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [50:27] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [53:01] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [53:32] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Buy from Amazon [54:27] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Buy from Amazon [54:27] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Buy from Amazon [56:18] Stray by Stephanie Danler (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [57:32] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [57:32] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [58:37] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Buy from Amazon [58:37] The Boys’ Club by Erica Katz (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:00:03] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:01:33] The Office by Andy Greene (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:02:06] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Buy from Amazon [01:06:15] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Buy from Amazon [01:06:25] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [01:06:38] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [45:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [46:25] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Buy from Amazon [47:29] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Buy from Amazon [48:23] Anxious People by Fredrick Backman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [49:38] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [51:52] Want by Lynn Steger Strong (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [52:19] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Buy from Amazon [53:21] Writers and Lovers by Lily King (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [54:09] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Buy from Amazon [55:17] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Buy from Amazon [55:17] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Buy from Amazon [55:17] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Buy from Amazon [55:47] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [57:38] Memorial by Bryan Washington (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [58:11] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [58:11] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [59:39] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:01:33] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Buy from Amazon [01:02:59] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:11] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:46] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Buy from Amazon [01:04:58] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry | Buy from Amazon [14:36]  The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:26]  The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [25:50] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:34] In Cold Blood by Truman Capote | Buy from Amazon [36:18]  The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen | Buy from Amazon [36:18]  Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt | Buy from Amazon [36:18]  Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi | Buy from Amazon [37:05] American Royals by Katharine McGee | Buy from Amazon [42:19] The Witch Elm by Tana French (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [49:06]  Beartown by Fredrick Backman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [50:00] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [53:54] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [01:03:11] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi | Buy from Amazon [01:03:46] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle | Buy from Amazon [01:04:45] Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon [01:05:40] Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon [01:05:46] Other Links Podcast Ep. 43: Jordon Moblo (@jordys.book.club) Podcast Ep. 63: Helena dea Bala (author of Craigslist Confessional) Podcast Mini Ep. 59: Alyssa Hertzig Podcast Ep. 56: Holly Root (the Rise of the Rom-Com & Publishing in the COVID Era) Podcast Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (author of One to Watch) Podcast Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (author of Saving Ruby King) Susie’s “Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic” blog post About Susie Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books I read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of my own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

I loved talking to Kimberly McCreight about her latest book, A Good Marriage. Kimberly has such an her impressive body of work including The New York Times best-selling book Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards and was called Entertainment Weekly’s favorite book of the year and optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films. Her second adult novel, Where They Found Her, was a USA Today best seller and a Kirkus Best Mystery of the Year. She's also the author of The New York Times best-selling young adult trilogy The Outliers, which was optioned for film by Lionsgate and Reese Witherspoon’s Pacific Standard. Her latest book, A Good Marriage, is a legal and domestic suspense novel that had me gasping out loud while I was reading it. The characters and their exploration of marriage, secrets, and compromises is riveting. Kimberly and I spoke about "sleepaway camp parties," plot twists, and what happiness or "a good marriage" can really mean. 

In the vein of Big Little Lies and Reconstructing Amelia comes an emotionally charged domestic suspense novel about a mother unraveling the truth behind how her daughter became brain dead. And pregnant. A search for the truth. A lifetime of lies. In the small hours of the morning, Abi Knight is startled awake by the phone call no mother ever wants to get: her teenage daughter Olivia has fallen off a bridge. Not only is Olivia brain dead, she’s pregnant and must remain on life support to keep her baby alive. And then Abi sees the angry bruises circling Olivia’s wrists. When the police unexpectedly rule Olivia’s fall an accident, Abi decides to find out what really happened that night. Heartbroken and grieving, she unravels the threads of her daughter’s life. Was Olivia’s fall an accident? Or something far more sinister? Christina McDonald weaves a suspenseful and heartwrenching tale of hidden relationships, devastating lies, and the power of a mother’s love. With flashbacks of Olivia’s own resolve to uncover family secrets, this taut and emotional novel asks: how well do you know your children? And how well do they know you? Christina is the author of domestic suspense novel The Night Olivia Fell, to be published by Simon & Schuster in February 2019. An author, journalist and copywriter, Christina has worked for companies such as The Sunday Times, Dublin, The Connacht Tribune, Galway, Expedia, USAToday.com, Travelex, and Pearson Publishing. Originally from Seattle, WA, she holds an MA in Journalism from the National University of Ireland Galway, and now lives in London, England. For more information about Christina and her books, visit christina-mcdonald.com. Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio for more real women, kicking ass and writing books, or visit pamelafaganhutchins.com and pick up a copy of her women's fiction mysteries. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Meet Kimberly McCreight, best selling author of the Outliers YA trilogy. When Kimberly missed out on a job, she took it as a sign that she had to publish her next manuscript. Fortunately, her book Reconstructing Amelia was picked up and she has gone on to forge a successful career as a YA author. Learn why you should treat writing like a job, how to tolerate a messy manuscript, and why it’s okay to lower your standards. This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

Kimberly McCreight (bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia) discusses her new book, The Outliers. She talks about knowing when to rely on or ignore your emotions,how important friendships are, the changing definition of what it means to be successful, and how to stay positive while still working towards success. Zoe Hewitt interviews Kimberly McCreight. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel as well as an Alex Award. Called Entertainment Weekly‘s Favorite Book of the Year, Reconstructing Amelia was one [...]

Kimberly McCreight (bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia) discusses her new book, The Outliers. She talks about knowing when to rely on or ignore your emotions,how important friendships are, the changing definition of what it means to be successful, and how to stay positive while still working towards success. Zoe Hewitt interviews Kimberly McCreight. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel as well as an Alex Award. Called Entertainment Weekly‘s Favorite Book of the Year, Reconstructing Amelia was one [...] The post Kimberly McCreight | The Outliers | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel, named Entertainment Weekly‘s Favorite Book of the Year, and was was one of CNN's Reader Favorites for 2013. It has been optioned for film by HBO and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films. McCreight's second novel, Where They Found Her, was a USA Today bestseller, and due out in paperback in April 2016. Her teen trilogy The Outliers, comes out this May. Thrill Seekers host Alex Dolan is a writer and musician based in California. His first book, The Euthanist, is published through Diversion Books and represented by the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency. His second novel, with a working title of The Empress of Tempera, is scheduled for publication in September 2016. His is an executive committee member of the San Francisco Bay Area's Litquake and a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.  This is a trademarked copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

Kathryn interviews one of Entertainment Weekly's '13 to Watch in 2013' author Kimberly McCreight on her book “Reconstructing Amelia”. Bullying makes headlines whenever another tortured teen takes his or her life. This appalling pandemic is at the heart of McCreight's debut novel: a story of a career-driven single mother searching for answers to her well-behaved daughter's alleged suicide. McCreight's work has been published in Antietam Review, Oxford Magazine and Babble. Kathryn also interviews Hall of Fame motivational speaker LaDonna Gatlin, author of “The Song in You: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life”. After taking 31 Ambien and surviving, musician, author and award-winning speaker LaDonna Gatlin discovered a life of purpose and meaning. A sister of music legends The Gatlin Brothers, Gatlin walked away from the highest highs of the music world to share a message of hope and healing. Gatlin has recorded four solo CDs and contributes to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

Kathryn interviews one of Entertainment Weekly's '13 to Watch in 2013' author Kimberly McCreight on her book “Reconstructing Amelia”. Bullying makes headlines whenever another tortured teen takes his or her life. This appalling pandemic is at the heart of McCreight's debut novel: a story of a career-driven single mother searching for answers to her well-behaved daughter's alleged suicide. McCreight's work has been published in Antietam Review, Oxford Magazine and Babble. Kathryn also interviews Hall of Fame motivational speaker LaDonna Gatlin, author of “The Song in You: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life”. After taking 31 Ambien and surviving, musician, author and award-winning speaker LaDonna Gatlin discovered a life of purpose and meaning. A sister of music legends The Gatlin Brothers, Gatlin walked away from the highest highs of the music world to share a message of hope and healing. Gatlin has recorded four solo CDs and contributes to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.