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In this episode of the Thrillers by the Book Club podcast, hosts Chelsea and Olivia discuss their excitement for the year 2025, highlighting anticipated thriller releases, current events affecting their community, and Chelsea's potential reality TV debut. They also dive into new book recommendations, true crime documentaries, and a mega pub day featuring exciting new titles. The conversation wraps up with a deep dive into their most anticipated books of 2025, emphasizing the vibrant thriller community and the joy of reading. Chelsea's Books: THE MAN MADE OF SMOKE by Alex North (5/13) CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 by Lisa Unger (2/25) WITH A VENGEANCE by Riley Sager (6/10) YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED by Ande Pliego (2/11) DON'T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell (6/24) Olivia's Books: CROSS MY HEART by Megan Collins (1/14) THE ASCENT by Allison Buccola (5/25) THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME by Ashley Winstead (3/25) PARENTS WEEKEND by Alex Finlay (5/6) TOO OLD FOR THIS by Samantha Downing (8/12) Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclub Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywallace
Welcome to Episode 66 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: GOOD HALF GONE by Tarryn Fisher (out now!) - Similar Suggestions: Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane, Shadowheart by Meg Gardiner, Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James Olivia's Book: THE MENTOR by Lee Matthew Goldberg (out now!) - Similar Suggestions: For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing and They Never Learn by Layne Fargo Caileigh's Book: ONE PERFECT COUPLE by Ruth Ware (out 8.6.24!) Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclub Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Caileigh: @thebookpear Happy Pub Day! THE MURDER AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE by Katy Brent WHAT FIRE BRINGS by Rachel Howzell Hall THE FINAL ACT OF JULIETTE WILLOUGHBY by Ellery Lloyd DO WHAT GODMOTHER SAYS by LS Stratton ONE OF OUR KIND by Nicola Yoon HORROR MOVIE by Paul Tremblay A TALENT FOR MURDER by Peter Swanson THE PARIS WIDOW by Kimberly Belle
PopaHALLics #113 "Cry Murder!"Is that red on the holiday decorations blood? In an unplanned twist, dad and daughter both come to the show with murderous streaming and reading recommendations. A killer episode, wouldn't you say?Streaming:"A Murder at the End of the World," FX & Hulu. When a reclusive tech titan (Clive Owen) holds a retreat in Iceland, his guests start getting iced, so to speak. A 24-year-old hacker turned true-crime sleuth (Emma Corrin) must figure out the killer's identity in this mystery from the makers of "The OA.""The Crown," Netflix. Part one of the sixth and final season focuses on the final years of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and the impact of her life and death on the royal family. "Fargo," FX & Hulu. Season 5 of this black comedy crime drama finds Juno Temple ("Ted Lasso") as a Minnesota housewife who is not who she says she is. Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") is the rule-breaking sheriff who wants to track her down.Books:"Mother Daughter Murder Night," by Nina Simon. In this mix of mystery and family drama, three generations of women try to solve a murder while also learning to live together. A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick."My Lovely Wife," by Samantha Downing. A husband spices up his marriage by finding victims for his wife, a serial killer, in this thriller. Dark, sexy, and disturbing."My Murder," by Katie Williams. In this novel named an NPR Best Book of the Year, the victim of a local serial killer is brought back to life by cloning. However, fitting back into her family and solving her murder proves harder than she thought.Music:Santa's bag—i.e., our Found Tree 2023 playlist—contains plenty of cool, off-the-beaten-track holiday tunes for you! A special thanks goes out to Mike Bode, our show's resident composer, and his wife Mary Kay. Their annual Cool Yule collections for family and friends introduced us to many of these tunes.
In today's episode, Kayla shares what makes a five-star read and then starts counting down her favorite books of 2023! As always, the reviews are spoiler-free. Thicker than Water by Megan Collins 11:13-19:04 The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead 19:34-25:13 A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing 25:14-30:16 When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 30:17-38:19 Yellowface by RF Kuang 38:20-43:27 Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirl Follow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/ Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod
Imagina isso: Eles se apaixonaram, tiveram dois filhos, mudaram-se para um subúrbio nos Estados Unidos… e então, veio o tédio. À primeira vista, parecem um casal normal. Quando ninguém está vendo, mantêm a chama da paixão doentia acesa assassinando jovens mulheres. Tem como não querer ler?
Welcome to Episode 50 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book Suggestions: GOOD GIRLS LIE by JT Ellison, THE BROKEN GIRLS by Simone St. James, THE GIRLS ARE SO NICE HERE Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, THE IT GIRL by Ruth Ware, IN MY DREAMS I HOLD A KNIFE by Ashley Winstead Olivia's Book Suggestions: FOR YOUR OWN GOOD by Samantha Downing, THE LYING GAME by Ruth Ware, THEY DID BAD THINGS by Lauran A. Forry, THE SORORITY MURDERS by Allison Brennan, IN THESE HALLOWED HALLS - short story anthology Contact Us- Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywallace Happy Pub Day! THE CHRISTMAS APPEAL by Janice Hallett WITH A BLIGHTED TOUCH by J. Todd Kingrea CHRISTMAS PRESENTS by Lisa Unger THE BLUE MONSOON by Damyanti Biswas
This episode begins with an author interview, Samantha Downing, is today's guest. Immediately following is The guide to some of the new books coming out the week of September 12, 2023. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Ever wondered how personal betrayals can escalate the thrill in relationship-focused thrillers? Get ready for an enthralling conversation with Samantha Downing, famed for her relationship-driven suspense novels. Tune in as Samantha takes you behind the scenes of her latest work, "Twisted Love Story," where she skillfully paints a picture of a dramatic, multi-layered relationship that drives the narrative. She shares insights on the process of ramping up the thrill factor, turning the ordinary into the extreme, and allowing readers to bring their own experiences to the reading table.In addition to drawing back the curtain on her writing process, Samantha recounts her reading journey and her early foray into the world of thrillers. She shares a list of must-read books from various authors that will keep you on edge. Happy Reading!BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR
Thriller author, Samantha Downing joined me to celebrate her latest, A Twisted Love Story. A toxic relationship reminiscent of True Romance. We chatted writing, books and so much more. Follow Samantha for her latest novels and news: https://www.samanthadowning.com
Today on BOOK CHAT, I'm interviewing author Samantha Downing about her latest novel, A Twisted Love Story. Don't forget to check out her lightning round Q&A at the end of the interview!Pick up copies of the book(s) mentioned during the interview!A Twisted Love Story | https://amzn.to/3OwM4NEMy Lovely Wife | https://amzn.to/3pYIDG2Connect with Samantha Downinghttps://twitter.com/smariedowninghttps://www.instagram.com/smariedowningEp 461***********************************Connect with Tamara on social media:Website | shelfaddiction.comTwitter & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction (https://twitter.com/shelfaddiction / Instagram.com/shelfaddiction)Email me: info (at) shelfaddiction.comJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Want to contribute to Book Chat? Help the Shelf Addiction Podcast pay for the hosting and editing of the podcast by becoming a patron! You can even see the video unedited version of this podcast and After Show. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddictionIf Patreon isn't your thing, you can also show your support by using our sponsored links or buying me a coffee (ko-fi.com/shelfaddiction) to help me with my early mornings and late nights spent editing.***********************************Read with us!: Join the Fantasy Series or Buddy Reads read-along!! Get more info here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/read-along.html**********************************Are you an author or audiobook narrator and would like to be featured on Book Chat? Apply here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/author-feature-policy--request-form.htmlPodcast and Blog advertising opportunities are available here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/advertising.html***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)-Lightning Round Music | Shuffle Game by Epocha - Royalty Free music via Epidemic SoundFTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent.
Barbara Peters in conversation with Samantha Downing and Robin Harding
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Samantha Downing. Samantha is the author of the bestselling My Lovely Wife, nominated for the Edgar, ITW, and Macavity awards in the US, the CWA award in the UK, and the winner of the Prix des Lectrices award in France. Her fourth novel, A Twisted Love Story, will be released in the US on July 18, 2023. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #samanthadowning #twistedlovestory #berkley
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Samantha Downing. Samantha is the author of the bestselling My Lovely Wife, nominated for the Edgar, ITW, and Macavity awards in the US, the CWA award in the UK, and the winner of the Prix des Lectrices award in France. Her fourth novel, A Twisted Love Story, will be released in the US on July 18, 2023. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #samanthadowning #twistedlovestory #berkley
Today on Killer Women, our guest is Samantha Downing. Samantha is the author of the bestselling My Lovely Wife, nominated for the Edgar, ITW, and Macavity awards in the US, the CWA award in the UK, and the winner of the Prix des Lectrices award in France. Her fourth novel, A Twisted Love Story, will be released in the US on July 18, 2023. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #samanthadowning #twistedlovestory #berkley
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back bestselling author Samantha Downing to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary success and new book A TWISTED LOVE STORY
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Join us at our YouTube channel to join in LIVE for upcoming author interviews! https://tinyurl.com/dabbleyoutube David Bell burst onto the scene in 2011 with his first (now beloved) novel Cemetery Girl, which won the Prix Polar International de Cognac, a prestigious award for crime writing and has continued to publish some of the most well-received thrillers in the genre. His 2021 novel Kill Your Darlings was nominated for the illustrious Edgar Award. Praised by fellow thriller authors such as May Cobb, Liv Constantine, and Samantha Downing, David Bell is the go-to thriller writer for gripping domestic suspense.
Try Not to Breathe Join us at our YouTube channel to join in LIVE for upcoming author interviews! https://tinyurl.com/dabbleyoutube David Bell burst onto the scene in 2011 with his first (now beloved) novel Cemetery Girl, which won the Prix Polar International de Cognac, a prestigious award for crime writing and has continued to publish some of the most well-received thrillers in the genre. His 2021 novel Kill Your Darlings was nominated for the illustrious Edgar Award. Praised by fellow thriller authors such as May Cobb, Liv Constantine, and Samantha Downing, David Bell is the go-to thriller writer for gripping domestic suspense. When you click a link on our site, it might just be a magical portal (aka an affiliate link). We're passionate about only sharing the treasures we truly believe in. Every purchase made from our links not only supports Dabble but also the marvelous authors and creators we showcase, at no additional cost to you.
Today's guest on Killer Women Podcast is Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Jaime's debut novel, Finding Tessa, was called "an anxiety fueled ride rife with unexpected left turns" by Publishers Weekly, and won a "Best of 2021" in the debut category from Suspense Magazine. It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title His Missing Wife. It Could Be Anyone was described as "Riveting from its opening scene" by bestselling author Robyn Harding. NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica said it "starts with a bang and never lets up." Publisher's Weekly says, "Hendricks maximizes the suspense of her Clue-style premise, smoothly manipulating and misdirecting readers." It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title Her Husband's Murder.Her third, I Didn't Do It, is due out 5/23/23. A Kirkus STARRED review called it "A furious, riotous meta-romp...a dishy balm for every aspiring author who's envied those established figures at mystery conventions." Liv Constantine says, "Wow! What a twist!" Described by Samantha Bailey as "A meta mystery, a suspense, and a divine comedy all rolled into one brilliantly constructed novel." Samantha Downing says it's "A crackling, irresistible thriller, and it's so much fun!" Ashley Winstead adds, "It doesn't get any better than this...it's official: all hail the queen of the page turner." Jaime spent over twenty years in the printing industry before becoming an author, and recently moved from NJ to FL with her husband and dog.Copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jaimelynnhendricks #ididntdoit #scarletbooks
Today's guest on Killer Women Podcast is Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Jaime's debut novel, Finding Tessa, was called "an anxiety fueled ride rife with unexpected left turns" by Publishers Weekly, and won a "Best of 2021" in the debut category from Suspense Magazine. It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title His Missing Wife. It Could Be Anyone was described as "Riveting from its opening scene" by bestselling author Robyn Harding. NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica said it "starts with a bang and never lets up." Publisher's Weekly says, "Hendricks maximizes the suspense of her Clue-style premise, smoothly manipulating and misdirecting readers." It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title Her Husband's Murder. Her third, I Didn't Do It, is due out 5/23/23. A Kirkus STARRED review called it "A furious, riotous meta-romp...a dishy balm for every aspiring author who's envied those established figures at mystery conventions." Liv Constantine says, "Wow! What a twist!" Described by Samantha Bailey as "A meta mystery, a suspense, and a divine comedy all rolled into one brilliantly constructed novel." Samantha Downing says it's "A crackling, irresistible thriller, and it's so much fun!" Ashley Winstead adds, "It doesn't get any better than this...it's official: all hail the queen of the page turner." Jaime spent over twenty years in the printing industry before becoming an author, and recently moved from NJ to FL with her husband and dog. Copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jaimelynnhendricks #ididntdoit #scarletbooks
Today's guest on Killer Women Podcast is Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Jaime's debut novel, Finding Tessa, was called "an anxiety fueled ride rife with unexpected left turns" by Publishers Weekly, and won a "Best of 2021" in the debut category from Suspense Magazine. It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title His Missing Wife. It Could Be Anyone was described as "Riveting from its opening scene" by bestselling author Robyn Harding. NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica said it "starts with a bang and never lets up." Publisher's Weekly says, "Hendricks maximizes the suspense of her Clue-style premise, smoothly manipulating and misdirecting readers." It is also available in UK & Commonwealth under the title Her Husband's Murder. Her third, I Didn't Do It, is due out 5/23/23. A Kirkus STARRED review called it "A furious, riotous meta-romp...a dishy balm for every aspiring author who's envied those established figures at mystery conventions." Liv Constantine says, "Wow! What a twist!" Described by Samantha Bailey as "A meta mystery, a suspense, and a divine comedy all rolled into one brilliantly constructed novel." Samantha Downing says it's "A crackling, irresistible thriller, and it's so much fun!" Ashley Winstead adds, "It doesn't get any better than this...it's official: all hail the queen of the page turner." Jaime spent over twenty years in the printing industry before becoming an author, and recently moved from NJ to FL with her husband and dog. Copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jaimelynnhendricks #ididntdoit #scarletbooks
Lit Chicks are SO excited to chat with Christina Lauren, authors of "The True Love Experiment". Yes, you read that right. Christina Lauren is a plural: Christina AND Lauren! Listen to find out more! Books recommended in our chat: "First Comes Like" by Alisha Rai, "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks, "Hidden Valley Road" by Robert Kolker, "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb, "Love Theoretically" by Ali Hazelwood, "Pack Up the Moon" by Kristin Hannah, "My Lovely Wife" and "A Twisted Love Story" by Samantha Downing, "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden, "The Perfect Marriage" by Geneva Rose, "The Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Look for "The Honeymoon Crashers" releasing on audiobook August 1st! ------------- Join Instagram book creators Lauren and Sheryl from @litchicksread as they chat about their favorite books, interview guest authors, and more. This unscripted, uncensored, conversational podcast will give you the book club experience you've been waiting for. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for book recs and fun: www.instagram.com/litchicksread www.tiktok.com/litchicksread Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/litchicksread with thoughts on the show or any of the books we are covering! Join our exclusive community and help support this podcast: www.patreon.com/litchicksread E-mail: litchicksread@gmail.com
Welcome to Episode 20 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: BATH HAUS by PJ Vernon (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Yes Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage Olivia's Book: THE WIFE STALKER by Liv Constantine (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakken, The Last Mrs Parrish, The House Guest by Hank Phillipi Ryan, Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey, Pretty Things by Janelle Brown Samantha's Book: A TWISTED LOVE STORY by Samantha Downing (out 7.18.23!) - Similar Suggestions: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering Contact Us: Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites Happy Pub Day! THE LAST ORPHAN by Gregg Hurwitz STONE COLD FOX by Rachel Koller Croft CHANCE CONSTANCE by Matthew FitzSimmons LYING BESIDE YOU by Michael Robotham Other Crime Entertainment Mentioned (TV Show) For Your Own Good (Coming one day?)
Welcome to Episode 3 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! This week Chelsea & Olivia are joined by voice actor and audiobook narrator, Megan Tusing. Megan's Book: The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell Where to Find Megan: - Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @megantusing - Website: www.megantusing.com Chelsea's Book: Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill, Survive the Night by Riley Sager, Go Hunt Me by Kelly deVos Olivia's Book: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing, They Never Learn by Layne Fargo, You by Caroline Kepnes, Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Contact Us: Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites Happy Pub Day! Oath of Loyalty by Vince Flynn Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien The Best Friend by Jessica Fellowes The Guest House by Robin Morgan-Bentley Other Books To Put On Your Radar No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez Shutter by Melissa Larsen
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 1 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger (releases Nov 8, 2022) - Similar Suggestions: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney, The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager, Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert, One by One by Ruth Ware, The Guest List by Lucy Foley Olivia's Book: They Never Learn by Layne Fargo (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain, For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing, Best Friends Forever by Margot Hunt Happy Pub Day! Daisy Darker by Alison Feeney Reckoning by Catherine Coulter The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman Number One Fan by Meg Elison Take My Husband by Ellen Meister Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns Put On Your Radar: Grave Expectations by Alice Bell Such a Lovely Family by Aggie Blum Thompson The Rental by Kelley Armstrong The Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeester
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.
Takeaways1. There is no overnight success. Everyone pays their dues, one way or another.2. Every human being is unreliable in the way they tell stories.3. Take pleasure in the striving aspect of the process. The fact that you worked really hard and accomplished the goal is the thing. “It's not the having, it's the getting.” Elizabeth TaylorMentionedSamantha DowningSamantha Downing on TwitterSamantha Downing on FacebookSamantha Downing on InstagramParasiteI Care A LotDaphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca
In every episode of Pressed Pages, we'll be going over the books we read during the month and pick a book of a random genre to discuss. May's random pick is... Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente. Buddy read with us!Check out our socials: Dani's Twitter / Goodreads / Storygraph, Azalea's Twitter / Goodreads / Storygraph. BOOKS MENTIONED:Baby and the Late Night Howlers by Kathryn MoonMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceSlightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghLakewood by Megan GiddingsHe Started It by Samantha DowningThe Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava ReidThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine ArdenScandal by Carolyn JewelCursed Bunny by Bora ChungBad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher
One of our favorite ways to engage other readers is through a Facebook post asking you what you are reading. This episode, our hosts review titles you've shared. They also have recommendations for similar books. Listen closely, you may hear your name or recommendation. The Bookmark is your place to find your next great book. Each week, join regular readers Miranda Ericsson, Chris Blocker and Autumn Friedli along with other librarians as they discuss all the books you'll want to add to your reading list.
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#PodcastersForJustice Emmy-nominated screenwriter and author, Sascha Rothchild, spoke to me about her humble beginnings in LA, working with Marc Maron on GLOW, and how to write a "bingeable" thriller like her debut, "Blood Sugar." Sascha has written and produced lauded TV shows including GLOW (2017), The Bold Type (2017), and The Carrie Diaries (2013), and was named Variety's “10 TV Writers to Watch” 2015. Her long-form journalism, "How to Get Divorced by 30," was adapted into both an acclaimed memoir and screenplay for Universal Studios. Her debut novel is Blood Sugar, a psychological, noir thriller, named one of the most anticipated reads of 2022 by PopSugar, BookPage, and Crimereads. It's described as "...the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet," and bestselling author Samantha Downing called it “...a fascinating story, wicked sharp writing, and an unforgettable narrator .... [that] needs to be on your 2022 reading list.” In this file Sascha Rothchild and I discussed: The feeling of powerlessness that comes with publishing your debut Why she needs to wake up and write something every day How to write a novel in the gaps What writers need to know about the frustration of the craft Taking Jane Austen to high tea And a lot more! Stay calm and write on ... Show Notes: SaschaRothchild.com Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild (Amazon Affiliate) Sascha Rothchild on IMDb Circe by Madeline Miller (Amazon Affiliate) Sascha Rothchild on Instagram Sascha Rothchild on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Samantha Downing is the author of the bestselling My Lovely Wife, nominated for Edgar, ITW, Macavity, and CWA awards. Amazon Studios and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films have partnered to produce a feature film based on the novel. Her second book, He Started It, was released in 2020 and became an instant international bestseller.Her third thriller, For Your Own Good, was released in the US on July 20, 2021. It has been optioned by Robert Downey Jr. and Greg Berlanti for HBO Max. She currently lives and works in New Orleans. ABOUT THE BOOK - SLEEPING DOGS LIE From the internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good comes a twisted, entertaining novella about a dog walker swept into a criminal investigation when her client winds up dead. Shelby works as a dog walker in northern California, and she's just finished up her bi-weekly trip to the park with a husky named Pluto. When she brings him back to his house, she finds his owner—Todd Burke, a well-known local businessman and founder of an organic supplements company—lying on the bathroom floor, dead. A detective arrives on the scene. As she interviews Shelby, the body is inspected by a medical examiner, and more cops search Todd's home, it becomes clear that the victim's life was less picture-perfect than his clean-cut persona might lead you to believe.
Episode: 90 https://www.samanthadowning.com/ Samantha Downing is the author of the bestselling My Lovely Wife, nominated for Edgar, ITW, Macavity, and CWA awards. Amazon Studios and Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films have partnered to produce a feature film based on the novel. Her second book, He Started It, was released in 2020 and became an instant international bestseller. Her third thriller, For Your Own Good, was released in the US on July 20, 2021. It has been optioned by Robert Downey Jr. and Greg Berlanti for HBO Max She currently lives and works in New Orleans. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com #SamanthaDowning #sleepingdogslie #VoxVomitus #VoxVomitusVixens #JenniferAnneGordon #JenniferGordon #AllisonMartineHubbard #AllisonMartine #podcast #interview #books #hotelseries #bourbonbooks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voxvomitus/support
Audra McElvea's One Little Word is a deliciously clever game of cat-and-mouse with a completely unexpected twist. Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife, calls it "a riveting suspense novel packed with sharp turns and unexpected twists." Audra McElyea loves to write suspenseful stories that read like a modern-day Alfred Hitchcock film. She's a former corporate buyer, magazine writer, University of Tennessee Head Majorette, and personal trainer who has always loved to tell a story–whether it be through the movies she wrote and made her friends act out growing up, the secret songs she wrote and never showed a soul, or through the choreography she wrote for numerous dance and baton twirling teams. Audra has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in Consumer Services Management. She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and their dog and cat. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and listening to Taylor Swift songs over and over. Audra is a proud member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, and The Ink Tank. Her work has appeared in national online publications, including SheKnows magazine. Copyrighted by Danielle Girard and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #audramcelyea #onelittleword #redadeptpublishing
Audra McElvea's One Little Word is a deliciously clever game of cat-and-mouse with a completely unexpected twist. Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife, calls it "a riveting suspense novel packed with sharp turns and unexpected twists." Audra McElyea loves to write suspenseful stories that read like a modern-day Alfred Hitchcock film. She's a former corporate buyer, magazine writer, University of Tennessee Head Majorette, and personal trainer who has always loved to tell a story–whether it be through the movies she wrote and made her friends act out growing up, the secret songs she wrote and never showed a soul, or through the choreography she wrote for numerous dance and baton twirling teams. Audra has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in Consumer Services Management. She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and their dog and cat. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and listening to Taylor Swift songs over and over. Audra is a proud member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, and The Ink Tank. Her work has appeared in national online publications, including SheKnows magazine. Copyrighted by Danielle Girard and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #audramcelyea #onelittleword #redadeptpublishing
Audra McElvea's One Little Word is a deliciously clever game of cat-and-mouse with a completely unexpected twist. Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife, calls it "a riveting suspense novel packed with sharp turns and unexpected twists." Audra McElyea loves to write suspenseful stories that read like a modern-day Alfred Hitchcock film. She's a former corporate buyer, magazine writer, University of Tennessee Head Majorette, and personal trainer who has always loved to tell a story–whether it be through the movies she wrote and made her friends act out growing up, the secret songs she wrote and never showed a soul, or through the choreography she wrote for numerous dance and baton twirling teams. Audra has a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in Consumer Services Management. She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and their dog and cat. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and listening to Taylor Swift songs over and over. Audra is a proud member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, and The Ink Tank. Her work has appeared in national online publications, including SheKnows magazine. Copyrighted by Danielle Girard and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #audramcelyea #onelittleword #redadeptpublishing
Hello and welcome to Episode Forty Seven of Page Turn: the Largo Public Library Podcast. I'm your host, Hannah! If you enjoy the podcast subscribe, tell a friend, or write us a review! The English Language Transcript can be found below But as always we start with Reader's Advisory! The Reader's Advisory for Episode Forty Seven is Gentlemen & Players by Joanne Harris. If you like the sound of Gentlemen & Players you should also check out: The Drama Teacher by Koren Zailckas, For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing, and The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring. Bonus segment my personal favorite Goodreads list Gentlemen & Players is on is Chess Themed Fiction Happy Reading Everyone Today's Library Tidbit is about keeping track of your reading and book journaling! For those of us that read, keeping track of books you've read is an important step. There are multiple reasons why someone would keep track of their reading, from simply remembering which books they've read, to knowing where in a series they left off, to noting authors they like or don't like. But how to keep track of this information? How to know how much information to keep track of? Where to even start? Well, there are no good answers to these questions because it's very subjective! There are online resources you can use to keep track of your reading, Goodreads and Storygraph, even an excel spreadsheet for those of you who like to program your own. You can also use good old pen and paper. The upside to using an online resource is that you can search quickly to figure out where in a series you are, what the next book is, and also if you have or have not read a title. The downside to online resources is that often they cannot be personalized. Someone who keeps track of their reading using a journal is more easily able to add their own thoughts and feelings, even draw images or create collages that connect thoughts, opinions, and feelings about a book. It all depends on the reader! The library can also keep track of your library reading history, but only if you ask us! For privacy reasons the library does not automatically keep track of items that you have had checked out. However, a lot of readers find the convenience of being able to see which library items they've checked out to be more important for them than the privacy of not having records available to subpoena or warrant. If you are interested in keeping track of your library item history then talk to a library staff member and they can turn that on for you. It will not be able to know which items you have already returned to the library, but it will keep track of items from that day until you turn it off. I personally, need to keep track of what titles I've read. Like most readers, I read a lot, and I read series. Nothing is worse than when you find out a new book in a series is coming out but you're not sure where you left off. Reading through book summaries trying to figure out where you stopped, trying to remember if you stopped reading this series for a reason, or even reading the series starting over from book one, all take more time and energy than having a track record of what you've already read. Over the years the library has seen plenty of different ways readers keep track of their reading. Our least favorite, and one we will ask that you do not do, is when readers physically mark books with their own private secret code, so that if they pick it up again, they know if they have or have not read it. We do not like when patrons put marks in our books, but also having a personal mark lets us know just how many books a reader has marked up and we will grab them as evidence when asking you to stop marking in our books. We have also seen readers come in with notebooks, separated by author, with series written down in order and check marks next to titles already read. This is a great resource for readers who like to read specific authors,
Author: Samantha Downing Book: FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Publishing: Berkley (July 20, 2021) Synopsis (from the Publisher): INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER “Witty and macabre.”—Caroline Kepnes “Slick and chilling.”—Megan Miranda “I read all of her [books]. I've read everything.”—Cecily Strong from SNL for Vanity Fair “A perfect summer book.”—NPR USA Todaybestselling author Samantha Downing is back with […] The post SAMANTHA DOWNING – FOR YOUR OWN GOOD appeared first on KSCJ 1360.
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com Community: https://readers.gobookmart.com Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3uAk8P8 "Heather Gudenkauf is a master of suspense. Weaving together three narratives in an explosive and shocking denouement, The Overnight Guest will have you glued to the page and leave you wanting more." —Liv Constantine, international bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish “The Overnight Guest is not only compelling, it's addictive. Flawlessly plotted, the story unfolds in layers, each one more shocking than the last. I'll be thinking about this book for a long time.” —Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good “Heather Gudenkauf's The Overnight Guest is a tightly woven braid of a novel guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck and keep you turning the pages deep into the night. Set inside a storm that you will feel beating against your windows, the present and the past will collide in an ending you won't see coming. Atmospheric, fast-paced and perfectly plotted, I devoured this and you will too.” —Catherine McKenzie, USA Today bestselling author of I'll Never Tell and Please Join Us “With The Overnight Guest, Heather Gudenkauf once again demonstrates she's a true master of suspense. Atmospheric and claustrophobic, tense and twisted, this chiller will make you hold your breath as you turn the pages. Cancel your plans when you start reading this one because you won't be able to put it down.” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Sister Dear and You Will Remember Me "Chilling, gripping, and gaspingly surprising. The oh-so-talented Heather Gudenkauf has created a modern day In Cold Blood. Her unforgettable characters reveal a devastating story that will chill you to the bone, and then break your heart. With a brilliant structure, an authentic sense of place, and gorgeous storytelling, Gudenkauf proves she is the queen of the rural thriller." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life "An isolated farmhouse, a deadly snowstorm, and a small child found in the snow—those are the ingredients for Gudenkauf's latest up-all-night thriller. Scrupulously plotted and layered with multiple narratives that culminate in some explosive surprises, The Overnight Guest is Gudenkauf at her best. A chilling and heart-stopping stunner." —Kimberly Belle, international bestselling author of My Darling Husband --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support
On this episode, I talk to Jaime Lynn Hendricks about her debut thriller Finding Tessa.Check her out on Instagram Finding Tessa SummaryJace and Tessa appear to be a young couple in love with nothing to hide. But looks can be deceiving.When Jace Montgomery comes home late from entertaining clients, he discovers that his wife Tessa is missing. There's broken glass at the back door. Clumps of her hair. Blood. The cops in their small New Jersey town have him pegged as a suspect, especially after he explodes at a reporter during a press conference. Jace maintains his innocence despite the mounting evidence against him, but when a coworker he's accused of having an affair with also disappears and a search warrant turns up an illegal gun in Jace's home, all signs point to him as the culprit. What is he really hiding?Meanwhile, Tessa finally feels safe, having set up her husband to take the fall for her disappearance—and someone close to him is helping her put him away. Breaking her lifelong pattern of bad men is only one hurdle she has to overcome. The other is outrunning her secret past while trying to stay alive, especially when those in her new life aren't who they appear to be.Jace's lies don't add up and the authorities are closing in. Will Tessa's old life catch up to her and drag her back to a life of abuse before justice is served? Finding Tessa is a smart domestic thriller where nothing can be taken at face value, where every twist reveals a deadlier secret than the one before. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Samantha Downing, and incisive, fresh psychological suspense won't want to miss it. And don't forget you can watch all episodes on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-gShTy20PVhXRpfNF33SKw
We have a guest! One of our finest friends Jesse Handy talks about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. We are also bringing in For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing and The Five by Hallie Rubenhold. Next week is our minisode of book shoutouts, followed by our book discussion: In Five Years by Rebecca SerleOur website: bookscatssnacks.com Contact us! bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG: @bookscatssnackspodcast
Happy New Year!!Three books to start the year off right.For Your Own Goodby Samantha Downing Published July 20th 2021 by BerkleyTeddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the esteemed Belmont Academy, home to the best and brightest.He says his wife couldn't be more proud—though no one has seen her in a while.Teddy really can't be bothered with the death of a school parent that's looking more and more like murder or the student digging a little too deep into Teddy's personal life. His main focus is on pushing these kids to their full academic potential.All he wants is for his colleagues—and the endlessly meddlesome parents—to stay out of his way.It's really too bad that sometimes excellence can come at such a high cost.USA Today bestselling author Samantha Downing is back with her latest sneaky thriller set at a prestigious private school—complete with interfering parents, overeager students, and one teacher who just wants to teach them all a lesson… A Good Day for Chardonnay (Sunshine Vicram #2)by Darynda Jones Published July 27th 2021 by St. Martin's PressRunning a small-town police force in the mountains of New Mexico should be a smooth, carefree kind of job. Sadly, full-time Sheriff--and even fuller-time coffee guzzler--Sunshine Vicram, didn't get that memo.All Sunshine really wants is one easy-going day. You know, the kind that starts with coffee and a donut (or three) and ends with take-out pizza and a glass of chardonnay (or seven). Turns out, that's about as easy as switching to decaf. (What kind of people do that? And who hurt them?)Before she can say iced mocha latte, Sunny's got a bar fight gone bad, a teenage daughter hunting a serial killer and, oh yes, the still unresolved mystery of her own abduction years prior. All evidence points to a local distiller, a dangerous bad boy named Levi Ravinder, but Sun knows he's not the villain of her story. Still, perhaps beneath it all, he possesses the keys to her disappearance. At the very least, beneath it all, he possesses a serious set of abs. She's seen it. Once. Accidentally.Between policing a town her hunky chief deputy calls four cents short of a nickel, that pesky crush she has on Levi which seems to grow exponentially every day, and an irascible raccoon that just doesn't know when to quit, Sunny's life is about to rocket to a whole new level of crazy.The Night We Burnedby S.F. KosaPublished August 10th 2021 by Sourcebooks LandmarkA new psychological thriller from suspense powerhouse S.F. Kosa featuring a decades-old secret, a mysterious cult fire, and a woman looking to outrun the ashes of her past...until they come roaring back once more.Dora is always aware of the line between fact and fiction. As a fact checker at an online magazine, her job depends on it. And as a woman outrunning her secrets, so does her life. But when a murder crops up in her old town, one linked to a deadly fire at a cult compound twenty years prior, suddenly all of Dora's carefully spun deceptions are at risk.Because she's seen a murder like this before. She knows what the police missed.And if she doesn't stop the story, she may be next.As Dora follows the journalist, altering facts to hide her identity along the way, she's thrown back into a world she tried desperately to leave behind. One of ritual and belonging, of danger and darkness. A world where two girls promised to help each other through...until it all went up in flames.And Dora knows, she won't be lucky enough to escape twice.
For fans of psychological suspense, a new Samantha Downing book is always reason to celebrate. Samantha joins fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan on Mighty Mysteries to talk about her latest release, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, which explores the dark corners, characters, and motivations at a private school. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.
Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with Samantha Downing to discuss her new thriller, For Your Own Good! For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing (Audiobook) Samantha Downing Follow Samantha Downing on Instagram Follow Samantha Downing on Facebook Samantha Downing Recommends You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes (Audiobook) Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates! Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1! Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com
Bonus Episode: THE CORKSCREW EFFECT- Sunday Times bestseller, Samantha Downing (MY LOVELY WIFE) discusses what makes a great twist, pantsing and trying to out twist yourself. Victoria doesn't see any of it coming.VICTORIA SELMANAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.com/Twitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear from our listeners! Find me on Twitter @VictoriaSelman and join in the chat using #OnTheSofaWithVictoria.Produced by Junkyard Dogmusic courtesy of Southgate & Leigh
This past month there were two incidents within the Indie Bookstore Community that hurt the BIPOC and Trans communities. Ryan, Hillary, and Jo take this opportunity to recommend some of their favorite books by and about BIPOC & Trans folks! Gibson's Bookstore is a safe space for you. Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the audiobook on Libro.fm. Thank you for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode RECENT READS Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (audiobook) Beach Read (audiobook) Survive the Night by Riley Sager (audiobook) The Lost Girls by Jessica Chiarella (audiobook) Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix (audiobook - read by Friday the 13th Final Girl, Adrienne King!) Horrorstor My Best Friend's Exorcism (audiobook) The Heathens by Ace Atkins (audiobook) While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory (audiobook) For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing (audiobook) Cackle by Rachel Harrison (October 5th, 2021) (audiobook) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/hillary Landslide by Michael Wolff (audiobook) Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby (audiobook) The Stand by Stephen King (audiobook) Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Matrix by Lauren Groff (audiobook) The Project by Courtney Summers (audiobook) BOOKS BY AND ABOUT BIPOC & TRANS FOLKS Ryan Once & Future by A.R. Capetta & Cory McCarthy (audiobook) Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta & Cory McCarthy (audiobook) Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (audiobook) Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (audiobook) Lost in the Never Woods (audiobook) Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee (audiobook) Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (audiobook) Take a Hint, Dani Brown (audiobook) Act Your Age, Eve Brown (audiobook) Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers (audiobook) Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (audiobook) Hillary Thinking Again: A Diary by Jan Morris (audiobook) Allegorizings The Natural Mother of the Child by Krys Malcolm Belc (audiobook) Redefining Realness by Janet Mock (audiobook) Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan (audiobook) She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders (audiobook) Fairest by Meredith Talusan (audiobook) The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (audiobook) The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (audiobook) Jo Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (September 28th, 2021) (audiobook) Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon (audiobook) The Deep (audiobook) Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi (audiobook) Pet (audiobook Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey (audiobook) Magic for Liars (audiobook) The Echo Wife (audiobook) Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters (audiobook) Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinburg OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED Charlie Jane Anders (audiobooks) Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone (audiobook) OTHER LINKS Shop The Laydown Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates! Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1! Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com
Today we chat with Samantha Downing all about her brilliant new thriller For Your Own Good, psychopathic teachers, the best poisons, and how she knows when it's time to kill off a character. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your shopping needs use our IndieBound link or click on the banner below. It … Continue reading Inside Chat: The Best Poisons With Samantha Downing
Thriller writer Sharon Doering may have grown up in a nice suburban neighborhood just outside Chicago, with normal parents, who worked normal jobs, while living a normal life. And even though Sharon is a wife, mother of three children, and does most all the normal things an American housewife does, she has been getting away with murder. Writing about murder, of course. Join Sharon and me for some hilarious moments, as we discuss her nearly perverse love of dark humor, pages of hot 'n steamy sex (in the book), and a fistful of dark, twisted, and broken characters with whom she hangs out. With a Master's degree in biotechnology, this former science professor and stock analyst, has turned her craft of writing stock reports to crafting psychological thrillers. If you need any more persuasion as to her talents, check these few testimonial endorsements: “Somewhere between OZARK and SHARP OBJECTS, there is Sharon Doering's CONFESS TO ME." – Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It“Brilliant, vicious and wildly compulsive, CONFESS TO ME is a masterpiece of a thriller.” – PJ Vernon, author of Bath HausSharon Doering arrives on the mystery scene with an explosive, darkly comedic thriller that belongs on every to read list." — Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.Learn more about Sharon at SharonDoering.com and feel free to follow her on Twitter @SharonJDoering.
This week Judith and Roxana delve into a devilishly, evil book of romance and murder. My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing takes us into the marital fetish of Millicent and her husband. Join us next week as we read Middlegame by Seanan McGuire.
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Samantha Downing to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary journey and what it's been like to see the response to her debut published novel MY LOVELY WIFE. Stay connected with Samantha at www.samanthadowning.com.
Oh dear, Nicholas Cage wants an annulment of his 4 day old marriage. John McEnroe is great in Andy's Clubhouse. More stuff from the new book about The View. Guest is Samantha Downing, author of "My Lovely Wife".