Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah penner

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Penner is Jane Healey's guest to discuss her latest novel. The Amalfi Curse is an enthralling story of secrets, shipwrecks, and sea-witches set along the Amalfi Coast that alternates between 1821 and present day Positano. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance, and the untamed magic of the sea.

Olivia Fierro in conversation with Sarah Penner

New York Times Bestselling author SARAH PENNER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about THE AMALFI CURSE! What's your idea of treasure? Wreck diving ... nautical archeology ... legendary sea witches -- we talk about it all in this fantastic interview with Sarah! We dove into the father - daughter relationship and the idea of legacy. We talked about women who shared a community, bound by secrets and power. Was the type of protection their secret society offered necessary amid the unrest of Nineteenth Century Italy? And why does Sarah always find herself in a dusty archive? Be sure to listen to the little tidbit about The Lost Apothecary at the end ... exciting news!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Sarah Penner, New York Times Bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary, which has sold over 1 1/2 million copies. Her latest novel, The Amalfi Curse, is out now.Today, we talk about:* the books that influenced young Sarah as a reader, and later, as a writer,* behind-the-scenes of Collector's Editions—how an author finds out about special endpapers and sprayed edges on their books,* how she manages to write and weave together dual timelines,* the importance of big "hooks" for her stories,* the unknown book about the Cotswalds that she wrote during the pandemic that never got published,* her dream book club menu,and so much more.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the April releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 524), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Passion Project by London Sperry (4/8) When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris (4/15) Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones (4/22) Olivia's books: Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake (4/1) Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew Sullivan (4/15) The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (4/29) Erin's books: A Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare (4/29) The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner (4/29) The Eights by Joanna Miller (4/15) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Annie is reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.  Olivia is reading Candle Island by Lauren Wolk.  Erin is listening to Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Tiny Town is thawing out and spring is around the corner!  Town Voting and Town Meeting are quickly coming up next week and creating community conversations. Listen in to this episode for the latest news from town, book recommendations from Amy, and our interview with college student and Wizarding Week professor Nick Brown. Happy (almost) Spring!! Amy's Book Recommendations Books I Read Recently That I Enjoyed: Playground by Richard Powers The Heart of Winter by Johnathan Evison The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali City of Thieves by David Benioff Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey   New Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay 1/21 Dream State by Eric Puchner 2/18 Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld 2/25   Upcoming Books I Want to Read Heartwood by Amity Gaige 4/1 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 4/22 The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner 4/29 (The Lost Apothecary)  

Here are some more books we are looking forward to reading in the first quarter of 2025, including long-awaited sequels, telepathic sloths, complicated sister relationships, pawnshops and more. Books mentioned on this episode: Malinalli by Veronica Chapa, The National Telepathy by Roque Larraquy, translated by Frank Wynne, In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Irvin Weathersby Jr., The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon, The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao, The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner, Wildcat Dome by Yuko Tsushima, translated by Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda, Counterattacks at Thirty by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Sean Lin Halbert, Oathbound by Tracy Deonn, The Black Orb by Ewhan Kim, translated by Sean Lin Halbert, and We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin.

Strhujúci príbeh troch silných žien. 2019: Pod pláštikom tmy ujde Kate pred násilníckym partnerom do spustnutého domčeka Weyward Cottage, ktorý zdedila po pratete. Na tú sa takmer vôbec nepamätá. V Kate postupne rastie podozrenie, že jej prateta čosi tajila. To tajomstvo striehne v dome už od sedemnásteho storočia, keď prebiehali neslávne známe honby na čarodejnice. 1619: Altha čaká na súdny proces pre vraždu miestneho farmára, ktorého na smrť ušliapalo stádo kráv. Matka ju v detstve naučila kúzla, tie však nespočívajú v čarovaní, ale v hlbokom poznaní prírody. Odlišné ženy sa však vždy považovali za nebezpečné, a keď proti nej predložia dôkazy o čarodejníctve, Altha si uvedomí, že bude potrebovať všetku svoju silu, aby sa udržala na slobode. 1942: Vo svete zúri druhá svetová vojna a Violet je uväznená v pôsobivom, ale rozpadajúcom sa rodinnom sídle. Zviazaná spoločenskými konvenciami túži po poriadnom vzdelaní, aké sa dostáva jej bratovi, ale aj po dávno zosnulej matke, ktorá sa pred smrťou údajne zbláznila. Violet po nej našla iba dve stopy – medailón s iniciálou W a slovo „Weyward“ vyškriabané do obkladu v spálni. Román Nezlomné, v ktorom Emilia Hart prepletá príbehy troch výnimočných žien naprieč piatimi storočiami, ponúka strhujúci príbeh, svedčiaci o odolnosti žien a o schopnosti prírodného sveta meniť život ľudí. "Odvážny a originálny debut Nezlomné je strhujúcim príbehom o tom, čo sa môže stať, keď sa prírodný svet spojí s dedičstvom čarodejníctva." – Sarah Penner, najpredávanejšia autorka podľa New York Times "Generačný príbeh o ženskej odolnosti." – The Guardian "Román Nezlomné je epická dráma troch pozoruhodných žien, ktoré nachádzajú svoju silu a moc prostredníctvom slov tej druhej a jedinečného spoločného dedičstva." – BookTrib Audiokniha: Nezlomné Autor: Emilia Hart Interpret: Eva Sakálová Dĺžka: 11:26 h Vydavateľstvo: Publixing a Ikar Audiokniha Nezlomné na webe Publixing (MP3 na stiahnutie) Audiokniha Nezlomné na webe Audiolibrix (MP3 na stiahnutie)

On this episode, Erin Jacobo and I discuss a lot of really juicy thrillers, her love of a heart wrenching story, and why romance just doesn't work for us. She also tells some great stories about her family and their connection with reading, and we learn how much she has influenced my reading life!    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros  Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra    Books Highlighted by Erin:  The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd  The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanaugh  We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz  Yellowface by R.F. Kuang  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir  One Italian Summer by Rebecca Searle  Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand  The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris  The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos  Dark Matter by Blake Crouch    Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder  Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares  Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech  The Pact by Jodi Picoult  My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult  In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware  Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt  Final Girls by Riley Sager  Erasure by Percival Everett  In Five Years by Rebecca Searle  28 Summers by Elin Hildebrand  The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Today, we're reviewing Weyward, a riveting debut perfect for Alice Hoffman and Sarah Penner fans. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/emiliahartbooks/ Buy on B&N: ⁠ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/weyward-emilia-hart/1141344213?ean=9781250842725 Buy on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250842725 Become a Supporter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cynsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cynsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/cynsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cynsworkshopcandles.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZLYMTKFEM5HR8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cyn's Workshop: Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cynsworkshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Reader.Writer.Critic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Cyn_Novelist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cynsworkshop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@cynsworkshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G3phGH71Msb⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop/support

Mix up a Dixie Elixir Bubbly Berry Lemonade this week and listen in as I talk about The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Support this podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dontreaddrunkSarah Penner Websitehttps://www.sarahpenner.com/ Sarah Penner Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Penner Dixie Elixirhttps://dixieelixirs.com/ Eggs Benedict Recipehttps://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a8865/eggs-benedict/ Get 60 days of Everand Freehttps://www.scribd.com/g/9s1nq7 Everandhttps://www.everand.com Media RecommendationsRon's Gone Wrong – DisneyWitches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper Find my sponsors: 1uptilsunup on @1uptilsunup on; TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTubeAvenue Coffee is on Facebook and at: www.avenue-coffeehouse.com Find me on Instagram @dontreaddrunk www.dontreaddrunk.buzzsprout.comdontreaddrunk@gmail.com

On this special Mother's Day Episode, Lisa talks with her Mom, Carleen Shidler, and her daughter, Liz Hedger. They share their reading journeys and how the types of books they read have changed over time. Books Discussed:  Chesapeake by James A. MichenerTales of the South Pacific by James MichenerVirgin River by Robyn CarrBride By Mistake by Serenity WoodsChristian Romance Books by Chloe CarleyThe Sheikh's New Baby by Holly RaynerMY BEST FRIEND, THE BILLIONAIRE (THE BILLIONAIRE KINGS, BOOK 1) by Serenity WoodsMaverick Mogul by Lila MonroeOne Last Stop by Casey McQuiston The Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkienThe Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the RingsThe Cartographers by Peng ShepherdGrapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckScarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne The City of Ember by Jeanne DePrauThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links.  The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

My guest this week is internationally-bestselling author Sarah Penner. Her debut novel “The Lost Apothecary,” was an Instant NY Times bestseller, a Book of the Year top 5 finalist, has sold over one million copies, is available in forty territories, and is currently in production as a drama series on Fox. Her second novel, “The London Séance Society,” was an instant NY Times, Publishers Weekly, IndieBound bestseller, as well as a Book of the Month pick for March 2023, and an instant international bestseller in Canada.With its release in paperback just yesterday, I sit down with Sarah to talk all things “The London Séance Society.” Sarah shares why perspective doesn't always mean intimacy, how she balanced dark and light, romance and murder, science and the occult, strong women and Victorian restrictions, and so much more. Did she know all the secrets the book holds when she began? Listen now to find out! https://www.sarahpenner.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarah_penner_author/ Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/storytimeinparisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/ CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsHip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow  https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3​  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9​  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU​ About UsSince well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection.  Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening! 

This week we are joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah Penner is the author of two novels, The London Séance Society and The Lost Apothecary. Penner's debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies, was on the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists for 3 months, and was a book of the year top 5 finalist. The London Séance Society was an instant New York Times bestseller, debuting at #7 on the hardcover fiction list, and was the book of the Month pick for March 2023. Make sure to check them out! In this episode, we discuss being the youngest in the class, reading at recess, always being interested in story telling, journaling, and poetry, reading advanced copies of books, audiobooks vs hardcopies, writing historical mysteries, and so much more! You don't want to miss our discussion about Sarah including a queer storyline in her latest novel. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations from this episode: The Lost ApothecaryThe London Séance SocietyThe Nightingale - Kristin HannahFollow Sarah Penner: @sarah_penner_authorFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Een betoverend verhaal over de magie van boeken en boekwinkels, liefde en het vinden van je plek op deze wereld. Voor de lezers van Matt Haig, Sarah Penner en Nina George. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Sprekers: Lot van Lunteren, Miryanna van Reeden, Jurjen van Loon

Meeslepende historische roman voor de lezers van Lucinda Riley en Sarah Penner. Uitgegeven door HarperCollins Spreker: Christanne de Bruijn

Charlie and Alex Hay (The Housekeepers) discuss his meticulously planned and fast-paced 1900s heist novel wherein the entire contents of a grand house are to be removed... and the mistress of the place is in on it. Alex tells us about the successful collaboration between himself and his three editors and we discuss the various comedy aspects of the book. Sadie Jones' The Uninvited Guests Julia Laite's The Disappearance Of Lydia Harvey Alex's conversation with Sarah Penner for Always Authors Where to find Alex online Website || Twitter || Instagram Where to find Charlie online Website || Twitter || Instagram Discussions 01:25 The inspiration for The Housekeepers 06:14 Alex's extensive planning of the book and some of the changes made 10:01 Mrs Bone, Danny/Mr de Vries, and the O'Flynn family 12:54 The many narratives and including Miss de Vries in her own narrative as an 'equal' 17:20 The comedy! 21:33 The trafficking plot line 24:37 On Alice and keeping secrets 27:23 Working with three editors 31:22 Was there ever another ending in mind? 33:37 The 'What-choo' boy 34:59 Jane One and Jane Two 36:59 The reality of the smoking machine 38:11 The possibility of an adaptation 38:50 What's next?

For this August bonus episode, Holly and Liz welcome back Steph and Jenn for a special Book Club focused on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Spoilers, conspiracy theories, opinions, and predictions a plenty in this fun time for all.Holly and Liz also share some information and their thoughts on Texas House Bill 900 and the idea that Stephen King books are YA. Not sure about that one! There are also plenty of other books mentioned and discussed besides Fourth Wing. Some of the books discussed in this episode include: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and several more.The dynamic duo will return on September 18 with special guest, author Peter D. Baker.About Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their favorites and upcoming reads along with stories from authors and more on Speaking LITerally!Follow on Instagram@speakliterallypodcast@lizzieslittlebooknook@azdesert_bookworm

Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Last Word by Taylor AdamsThe Apothocary's Garden by Jeanette LynesThe Bandit Queens by Parini ShroffCamp Zero by Michelle Min SterlingThe Inmate by Frieda McFaddenThe London Seance Society by Sarah PennerReminders of Him by Colleen Hooversilentbook.clubLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name and futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. Jayne currently lives in Seattle, WA. Sleep No More is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Jayne's book rec: rec: The London Seance Society, Sarah Penner https://amzn.to/3KxZ02zJoin Rachael Says Plan! http://patreon.com/rachael Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwgRachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she'll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community! CLICK HERE:➡️ How to Know If You're Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHO LOVED LAST WEEK's EPISODE!!!!! Well guess what we are going to treat you with some more! Sarah's Story continues with her traumatic mountain experience. Away from home, with no family and in a country where the language makes no sense at all. Come with us on this incredible story full of trail, love and Faith in the Lord. INSTA: @intothelight5024New content weekly!S/O to our amazing friend and fingerstyle guitarist, Austin Johnson, who made a song for our intro/outro! It's called (fittingly) "Into the Light". He is an incredible human and has such a gift. Go give his YouTube channel a SUBSCRIBE!!Austin Johnson YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZ_LZEAQSRMf4Q_1patrTgIf this helps you in any way please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE!! :)We love suggestions, please email us at intothelight5024@gmail.com with anything you feel would help!WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

This summer we wanted to highlight some of our All Star episodes from the past.... OR.... SUMMER REWIND!!!!! This episode is from Sarah Penner! Sarah went through a crazy traumatic experience from her mountain accident on the other side of the world to right in her own heart from a boy! Come along with us for these blasts from the pasts!INSTA: @intothelight5024New content weekly!S/O to our amazing friend and fingerstyle guitarist, Austin Johnson, who made a song for our intro/outro! It's called (fittingly) "Into the Light". He is an incredible human and has such a gift. Go give his YouTube channel a SUBSCRIBE!!Austin Johnson YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZ_LZEAQSRMf4Q_1patrTgIf this helps you in any way please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE!! :)We love suggestions, please email us at intothelight5024@gmail.com with anything you feel would help!WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

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Alex and Sarah discuss their love of writing historical fiction, steps to building a book and other tips for aspiring writers, and the importance of supporting fellow authors.  Join us to get a sneak peek at their next book ideas and hear what they're reading now!

In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, join Jordy as she sits down to chat with bestselling author Sarah Penner. Together, they explore Sarah's latest novel, The London Séance Society, and its mesmerizing themes of the Victorian Era, feminism, and all things Séance. Don't miss out on this interview as we discover Sarah Penner's process in writing her latest page turner.  Check out Sarah Penner's books here:  The Lost Apothecary  The London Séance Society Support our hosts & guests: Follow Sarah Penner: Instagram // Website Follow Jordy:  Instagram Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday Check out our online community here!  This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.  

On this special Mother's Day Episode, Lisa talks with her Mom, Carleen Shidler and her daughter Liz Hedge. Each share their reading journey and how the types of books they read have changed over time. Books Discussed:  Chesapeake by James A. MichenerTales of the South Pacific by James MichenerVirgin River by Robyn CarrBride By Mistake by Serenity WoodsChristian Romance Books by Chloe CarleyThe Sheikh's New Baby by Holly RaynerMY BEST FRIEND, THE BILLIONAIRE (THE BILLIONAIRE KINGS, BOOK 1) by Serenity WoodsMaverick Mogul by Lila MonroeOne Last Stop by Casey McQuiston The Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkienThe Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the RingsThe Cartographers by Peng ShepherdGrapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckScarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne The City of Ember by Jeanne DePrauThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links.  

Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being a sophomore novel.  These second books might be part of a series or a stand alone.  Oftentimes, if people loved the debut,  the second novel is very highly anticipated.  We'll also share the books in our hands right now.  No sophomore slumps here!Featured Books:The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner  LH The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2)  LH Dust Child Nguyen Phan Que Mai  LPBooks In Hand:Encore in Death by JD Robb  LH The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand LP Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerThe Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que MaiOn the Come Up by Angie ThomasLibertie by Kaitlyn GreenidgeGood Company by Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenAll the Dangerous Things by Stacy WillinghamThe House Is On Fire by Rachel BeanlandConnect With Us!Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

On this episode we are giving second chances to two authors whose debut novels fell a bit flat. We'll be discussing The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner and All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham. If these two are still on your TBR list, we'd hop a flight on over to another episode. Books Discussed The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

We'll admit it. We like our writerly gear. We get a little rush from visiting our favorite Vermont stationery store together. (In fact, we just did this last week.) But in all seriousness, we spend a lot of time on this job, so it's good to figure out what works for us.Today Sarina takes us through her novel-writing tech stack. She covers hardware, software and the “why” behind the tools she chooses. Links for some of Sarina's tech: ScrivenerKeychron K series KeyboardInexpensive ergonomic mouseCampus binders with removable pages and extra paperRemarkable 2Otter.ai app What's in your tech stack? Let us know in the Facebook group!If you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comOut of #AmWriting episodes and in need of another podcast? Check out A Bookish Home. I've been a guest, and it's a delight.  Librarian and writer Laura Szaro Kopinski interviews a different author each week, so you can  Add to your TBR list while getting the inside scoop on the winding road to publication.  Coming up this spring will be Amy Poeppel, Sarah Penner, Maggie Smith and many more. Find it here on Apple podcasts or search it on your pod player of choice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Barbara Peters in conversation with Sarah Penner discusses and Susan Stokes-Chapman

Sarah Penner is the author of the New York Times bestseller and breakout debut success, The Last Apothecary. Her new novel, The London Séance Society, tells the tale of two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. In the episode, Sarah shares Sarah shares how it felt to live the dream of becoming a break-out success with her debut and leaving her day job, her research process and great books she's read lately. Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com Ashley's author website: www.AshleyHasty.com

Originally, National Library Week was going to be held on April 3-9, so listen along as our hosts recommend books about...well...books! (The American Library Association unexpectedly changed the celebration to be held on April 23-29. Whoops! Our hosts' recommendations are still good—we promise.) Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Book of Speculation" by Erika Swyler with readalike "The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections" by Eva Jurczyk. "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig with readalike "The Invisible Library" by Genevieve Cogman. The "Greer Hogan Mystery" series by M.E. Hillard including "The Unkindness of Ravens," "Shadow in Glass," and "Three Can Keep a Secret." "Daughters of the Lake" by Wendy Webb with readalike "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner. The "Hell's Library" series by A.J. Hackwith including "The Library of the Unwritten," "The Archive of the Forgotten," and "The God of Lost Words" with readalike comic series "The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman. Movies mentioned: The Pagemaster, Directors Pixote Hunt and Joe Johnston The Mummy, Director Stephen Sommers Jungle Cruise, Director Jaume Collet-Serra To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Becoming an expert takes years of work and many of you have asked how you can take that expertise out for a spin in the media. I don't blame you. From the moment the my first Atlantic article, “Why Parents Need to Let Their Children Fail” went viral in 2013, I was eager to get on television and radio so I could talk about my work, stir up interest in my topics, and hopefully maximize my chances of selling a book on the topic. One decade and two books later, I still pitch producers all the time about a range of topics, and I've learned some things. Sit back, relax, and let's talk pitching, prepping your topic, and securing media spots on television and radio so you can become one of those go-to experts producers seek out over and over again. If you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comOut of #AmWriting episodes and in need of another podcast? Check out A Bookish Home. I've been a guest, and it's a delight.  Librarian and writer Laura Szaro Kopinski interviews a different author each week, so you can  Add to your TBR list while getting the inside scoop on the winding road to publication.  Coming up this spring will be Amy Poeppel, Sarah Penner, Maggie Smith and many more. Find it here on Apple podcasts or search it on your pod player of choice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Would you attend a séance? Do you believe in ghosts? Listen in to hear what Sarah Penner has to say! We sat down with Sarah Penner to discuss her second novel, The London Séance Society. She shares why she likes to create rebellious female characters, what she learned from attending a séance, and if she believes in ghosts.  In 1973 Paris, The London Séance Society follows Vaudeline D'Allaire, an acclaimed spiritualist known for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims, and Lenna Wickes, trying to find answers to her sister's death. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her and they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves… Get The London Séance Society at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout.  Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.

Jess here, because I hate outlining. Hate it. It sounds boring and feels like an assignment, writing stripped of all flow and joy. I asked KJ and Sarina to help me with this problematic mindset, because my novel in progress clearly needs a solid outline and yet every time I go back to work on it, I feel irritated, frustrated and blocked. Thank goodness for my accountability buddies, because they came through for me in this episode. In fact, the moment we logged off the Zoom call, I got back to work, refreshed, refocused, and engaged in the process of storytelling. Resources Jennie Nash and Author AcceleratorSave the Cat Writes a Novel#AmReadingJess: I've been watching Daisy Jones and the Six on Amazon Prime and re-listening to the audiobook, which features Jennifer Beals as Daisy. I needed more Taylor Jenkins Reid, so I finally downloaded the audio of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which I'm really enjoying. (Also mentioned: Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising)KJ: Amy Poppel's The Sweet Spot If you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHey you - yea, you! Are you following Sarina on Tiktok? Out of #AmWriting episodes and in need of another podcast? Check out A Bookish Home. I've been a guest, and it's a delight.  Librarian and writer Laura Szaro Kopinski interviews a different author each week, so you can  Add to your TBR list while getting the inside scoop on the winding road to publication.  Coming up this spring will be Amy Poeppel, Sarah Penner, Maggie Smith and many more. Find it here on Apple podcasts or search it on your pod player of choice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Recently, someone on Twitter asked if sensitivity readers are still a resource writers utilize and where to find them. Yes indeed, sensitivity readers are still a great resource, and since we interviewed Jordan Shapiro and a sensitivity reader he worked with on his book, Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad. I hope you enjoy this re-airing of episode 266 the #AmWriting podcast. Hey all, Jess here. When I agreed to read and blurb Jordan Shapiro's new book, Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad, I was struck by the attention he paid to inclusivity and the language he used to describe it. When I mentioned it to him, he told me he'd used a sensitivity reader named Jazz to ensure he got the language right.Sensitivity readers are becoming more of a norm in publishing. Jodi Picoult has tweeted about how much she depends on hers to get her descriptions, language, and representation right in her books articles like this one in the Guardian and this one in Vulture are great primers on the topic.We asked Jordan and Jazz to join us to talk about the experience of working together to create Father Figure.#AmReadingJazz: What's Your Pronoun?: Beyond He and She by Dennis BaronJordan: Interior Chinatown by Charles YuKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroKJ: Conjure Women by Afia AtakoraJess: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia HibbertIf you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comOut of #AmWriting episodes and in need of another podcast? Check out A Bookish Home. I've been a guest, and it's a delight.  Librarian and writer Laura Szaro Kopinski interviews a different author each week, so you can  Add to your TBR list while getting the inside scoop on the winding road to publication.  Coming up this spring will be Amy Poeppel, Sarah Penner, Maggie Smith and many more. Find it here on Apple podcasts or search it on your pod player of choice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

AViD author Sarah Penner joins Aaron Gernes on the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast. Penner is coming to Des Moines to kick off the 2023 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) series on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Show Notes Sarah Penner at AViD The DSM Book Festival Sarah's Books The London Séance Society (2023) The Lost Apothecary (2021) Sarah on the Web Publisher's Weekly review of The London Séance Society Reviews of The Lost Apothecary NPR New York Times ​​​​​​​The London Séance Society buzz Goodreads - most anticipated books of 2023 Good Housekeeping - best books of 2023 Social Links ​​​​​​​Sarah Penner | Website Sarah Penner | Twitter Sarah Penner | Instagram Sarah Penner | Facebook

This week, Jess and KJ talk to journalist, author, and lifelong knitter Peggy Orenstein about research, nonfiction writing, expertise, and examining the unexamined in ordinary life. Peggy's newest book is , Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World's Ugliest Sweater.Peggy's TED Talk: What Young Women Believe About Their Own Sexual PleasureWhy Fish Don't Exist, by Lulu MillerEtymology of the term “woolgathering”Etymology of the term “spinster” The Revolutionary Power of a Skein of Yarn, Unraveling excerpt in the New York Times. Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind and Omnivore's Dilemma#AmReadingPeggy: KJ's Playing the Witch Card, David Copperfield by Charles Dickens and Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverJess: Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz and The Lucifer Effect by Philip ZimbardoKJ: Geneology of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night by Lisa BelkinAlso mentioned: The Puzzler by A.J. JacobsIf you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHave you followed Jess on IG yet? You really should!Out of #AmWriting episodes and in need of another podcast? Check out A Bookish Home. I've been a guest, and it's a delight.  Librarian and writer Laura Szaro Kopinski interviews a different author each week, so you can  Add to your TBR list while getting the inside scoop on the winding road to publication.  Coming up this spring will be Amy Poeppel, Sarah Penner, Maggie Smith and many more. Find it here on Apple podcasts or search it on your pod player of choice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the KPL Podcast we have returning author Sarah Penner discussing her new novel, The London Séance Society.  It's 1873 and  at an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.  Listen to learn more.Sarah Penner Social MediaInstagram : Sarah_Penner_authorFacebook: Sarah PennerTwitter: @sl_pennersarahpenner.com

Sarah joins the podcast to discuss her second novel, THE LONDON SEANCE SOCIETY. Book number two comes just two years after her instant New York Times #1 bestseller, THE LOST APOTHECARY. That literary tsunami-style splash was made on the heels of leaving a long, successful career working in finance. Yes, finance! Sarah talks with Olivia about her past career and the perk of traveling regularly to London, where she says, “she felt like I'd lived a previous life there. I felt so enchanted by the old brick alleyways... really enamored of it all. I knew I wanted to set my first book there and ended up setting THE LONDON SEANCE SOCIETY there as well.” Sarah talks about researching her Victorian-era novel, writing strong female characters like Lenna and Vaudeline, and her own adventure gaining perspective of a séance, digging deeper into what grieving people are seeking when they desire connection with those who have passed, and how those emotions can make us vulnerable. THE LONDON SEANCE SOCIETY is released March 7, 2023 by Park Row Books. For more on the author visit sarahpenner.com Also mentioned in this podcast: HESTER by Laurie Lico Albanese. To hear Olivia's previous conversation with Laurie about this book, listen to this podcast episode from October 20, 2022.

Bestselling author Sarah Penner is back on to discuss her new novel, The London Seance Society, a spellbinding gothic whodunit introducing two enigmatic women who set out to solve a most unusual mystery.

Written by Book of the Month author Sarah Penner. Author website: https://www.sarahpenner.com/New members can get Sarah Penner's novel, The Lost Apothecary, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout.Here's the brief:Since the day I was born, I've had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Most of the time that's ok, but yesterday was a different story. The moment I said your name in front of everyone, I knew I'd made a huge mistake. Unfortunately, you can't swallow words back up once they come out. Now here we are.

This week, Lisa discusses, The Lost Apothecary a debut novel by Sarah Penner.  This episode is spoiler free. This is Penner's debut novel.  The book is about an 18th Century Apothecary, Nella, who sells poisons to women seeking to kill men. She has two rules: The poison must never be used to harm another woman and the names of the murderer, and her victim must be recorded in the apothecary's register.  NPR describes it as a poisonously good read, but Publisher's Weekly says it starts out strong but peters out. One Goodreads reviewer Nilufer Ozmekik gave very positive reviews. Lisa questions some historical facts, pointing out that if a man dies a woman will likely be subordinate to another man. this article about Jane Austen that highlights some of the laws in the 1700s in London for women showing that women did not inherit the estate when a man died and was instead mostly forced to follow another man's rules.  *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission.  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.

This week on the KPL Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling author Madeline Martin about her new book, The Librarian Spy.  We talk about World War II, librarians, French Resistance, and spies!Recommendations1. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner (publishes April 2023)2. Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn 

In this episode we sit down with Sarah Penner for the second half of last week's episode! In the short 22 years of Sarah's life, she has overcome many physical trials as well and most recently a skiing accident in Europe. Sarah so powerfully relays her experience of how Christ and the principles of the Gospel has continued to help her battle in her journey of recovery!INSTA: @intothelight5024New content weekly!!Did you notice the new fancy intro?? We are so blessed to have an amazing friend and fingerstyle guitarist, Austin Johnson, who made a song for us! It's called (fittingly) "Into the Light". He is an incredible human and has such a gift. Go give his YouTube channel a SUBSCRIBE!!Austin Johnson YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZLZEAQSRMf4Q1patrTg If this helps you in any way please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE!! :)We love suggestions, please email us at intothelight5024@gmail.com with anything you feel would help!WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

In this episode we sit down with the powerful Sarah Penner! We talk about her experience with date rape and being in a manipulative relationship at a young age. She shares how she overcame it through Christ and her supportive and alert parents.INSTA: @intothelight5024New content weekly!!Did you notice the new fancy intro?? We are so blessed to have an amazing friend and fingerstyle guitarist, Austin Johnson, who made a song for us! It's called (fittingly) "Into the Light". He is an incredible human and has such a gift. Go give his YouTube channel a SUBSCRIBE!!Austin Johnson YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZLZEAQSRMf4Q1patrTgIf this helps you in any way please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE!! :)We love suggestions, please email us at intothelight5024@gmail.com with anything you feel would help!WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

By the time he was 18, Johnny Whitaker had racked up hundreds of acting credits, including two iconic series, Family Affair and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. He'd appeared on Gunsmoke, Bewitched, Bonanza, in four Disney movies and the musical version of Tom Sawyer. Johnny and his TV sister, Anissa Jones even had a featured line of Buffy and Jody clothing, along with dolls, games, lunchboxes, books, journals and snow globes.But, Johnny lost his TV sister Anissa Jones to a drug overdose at the age of 18. Then, Johnny's own life took some harrowing turns which led him down the dark path of addiction and with help from his family, out the other side where he now teaches drug and alcohol recovery counseling and intervention. Johnny joins us with insights from his fascinating life.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey on Netflix and The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerPath Points of Interest:Johnny WhitakerJohnny Whitaker Photo GalleryJohnny Whitaker on IMDBJohnny Whitaker on WikipediaPaso Por PasoTom Sawyer Golden AnniversaryWestern Legends Heritage and Music FestivalInternational Overdose Awareness DayCelebrate Lives Lost and Lives RecoveredKeep Sweet: Pray and Obey - NetflixThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Recorded on may 23, 2022 Book Talk starts at 24:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our annual Mother Bear KAL begins June 1!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread!  #2022MBKAL2KLC   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! KNITTING Barb finished: Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Mother Bears 251, 252, 253   Tracie finished Mother Bears 272, 273, 275 and 276   Barb continues working on: Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway   She has cast on: Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in the Taupe Heather colorway Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea Sport in the Falcon's Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover   Tracie has cast on: Great Falls by Nataliya Polyakov in Scheepjes Whirl in Jade Jim Jam Ciara by Laura Aylor in Araucania Caña Ruca   She continues working on: Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted  in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy     BOOKS The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - 4 stars Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case by Diane Dimond - 4 stars We Thought We Knew You: A Terrifying True Story of Secrets, Betrayal, Deception, and Murder by M. William Phelps - 3 stars Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder - 4 stars She Kills Me: True Stories of History's Deadliest Women by Jennifer Wright - 2.5 stars   BOOKS Caul Baby by Morgan Jenkins Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin Murder in St Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley by Elizabeth Randall Tracie recommends watching Jinxx Monsoon as Judy Garland on RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 7.  NSFW or for those with delicate sensibilities!

Calling all book nerds! Are you looking for a place where your book-loving heart can flourish? Join us at jenhatmakerbookclub.com, and become one of our sisters in nerdiness. For April 2022, Jen and the club read Sarah Penner's The Lost Apothecary. Sarah began writing seriously back in 2015 after attending a lecture by one of our favorite authors–Elizabeth Gilbert. Soon after that moment, Sarah enrolled in her first creative writing class, and y'all, how lucky are we that she did. Her book, The Lost Apothecary, was an instant success. It debuted at #7 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has been translated into over 40 languages. Based on a real-life mudlarking discovery (and yes, she explains what that is), Sarah takes us back in time to see how one woman created space for women everywhere to do what they needed to do. So, we are more than thrilled to bring this conversation to you all with the wonderful and talented Sarah Penner.    * * *   Thank you to our sponsors!   Stamps.com | Start your trial today using promo code FORTHELOVE at stamps.com.  Thought-Provoking Quotes   “I don't think Nella is a hero or a villain. I think she's somewhere in the middle. And that's how all of us are really, none of us are heroes. None of us are villains. We're all somewhere in the middle.” – Sarah Penner    “Sometimes we can meet someone and just form an instant friendship, sisterhood, connection, whatever you want to call it. And those can be the people that are most impactful in our lives. We don't need to only rely on these friends that we've had our whole lives. Sometimes the people that we need the most are just right there in the near vicinity.” – Sarah Penner    "Betrayal is part of the human experience. And one of the most enjoyable things about writing this book was I was able to compare and contrast how things were different with 200 years between them. And one of the main things that was the same is how we are all hurt by people that we love. And 200 years from now, nothing will have changed." – Sarah Penner   Sarah's LinksWebsite Instagram Twitter    Books & Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeI Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith Bloomsbury Girls - Natalie Jenner Connect with Jen!Jen's website Jen's InstagramJen's Twitter Jen's FacebookJen's YouTube