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Book Besties Season 8 Episode 9: Shark HeartApril Fool's, Besties. This week, the Besties take a backseat while our Honorary Book Besties Francesca Zappia and Nurse Katie talk about Shark Heart by Emily Habeck. Join them as they talk about metaphors for death, generational trauma, and shark penises.Things talked about in this episode:Francesca Zappia: https://www.francescazappia.com/ Emily Habeck: https://www.emilyhabeck.com/ Count of Monte Cristo Adaptation: https://bit.ly/3E8PDXG Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books. Follow the Book Besties on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. If you'd like to contact the Book Besties, please email us at bookbestiespod@gmail.com or visit our website bookbestiespodcast.com. You can support the Book Besties by joining our Patreon at Book Besties Podcast.

This week, we asked listeners in our Facebook Group for categories to share our top 3 rankings! We cover (almost) everything, from food to books to pop culture and more!   Food Trader Joe's products Becca - taco seasoning; hold the cone; pastry pups Olivia (Costco remix) - Rotisserie chicken, Costco Pizza, Carbonara Buldak Ramen, Built Bars Fast food orders Becca -McDonald's (Chicken Selects), Shake Shack, Dunkin' (Sausage Egg and Cheese Wake Up Wrap) Olivia -  McDonald's (2 Cheeseburgers, extra pickles), Auntie Anne's (Pretzel Bites), Starbucks Dips Becca - Chili's salsa, Hillstone Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Spicy Feta Olivia -  Helluva Good Onion Dip, mom's spinach dip in bread bowl, Chili's ranch Plane Snacks Becca - Mini pretzels, Twizzlers, peanut butter crackers Olivia - Gardetto's, Cheez Its, Peanut M&Ms   Books: Romance Becca - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Olivia - Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller  Thriller Becca - Verity by Colleen Hoover, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klefoth Olivia - The Push by Ashley Audrain, Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  Books that deserve the hype Becca - The People We Keep by Alison Larkin, Musical Chairs by Amy Poepell, A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood  Olivia - We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman, Rainbow Black by Maggie Thrash, Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino  Books to recommend  Becca - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Olivia - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Book-to-Film adaptations Becca - Crazy Rich Asians, The Devil Wears Prada, The Summer I Turned Pretty S1 Olivia - Gone Girl, The Martian, Pride & Prejudice 2005   Pop Culture: Newsletters to receive Becca - As Seen On (Ochuko Akpovbovbo), Gossip Time by Allie Jones, Galley Brag by Ezra Kupor Olivia - The Composite by Jordan Bogeegean, Morning Person by Leslie Stephens, Literary Leanings by Michelle Martin Formative celebrity crushes Becca - Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Walker, Joshua Jackson Olivia - Ashton Kutcher, Sean Faris, Robert Pattinson Karaoke Songs Becca - Hero by Enrique Iglesias, Never Ever by All Saints, Spice up Your Life by the Spice Girls  Olivia - Goodbye, Earl by the Chicks, 2 a.m. by Anna Nalick, How To Save a Life by The Fray TV Romance Plotlines: Becca - Olivia+Fitz+Jake love triangle in Scandal, Blair Waldorf + Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl, Connell + Marianne in Normal People Olivia - Nick+Jess on New Girl, Emma+Dexter in One Day, Priest+Fleabag in Fleabag Reality TV Shows: Becca - RHONY, NYC Prep, Laguna Beach Olivia - RHOSLC, RHOOC, Below Deck   Misc Things to do when you need a reset Becca - Take a walk, go to bed early and don't set an alarm, journal Olivia - Let my phone die, take a shower, journal Candle scents Becca - The New Savant Summer Splendor, Brooklyn Candle Company Apple Cider, Hotel Lobby Candle Signature Olivia - Anything that doesn't smell like cologne Late 90s/early 00s beauty products Becca - Hard Candy lip gloss, Stila Kitten Sparkle Powder, Clinique Black Honey Olivia - Dream Matte Mousse, Lancome Juicy Tube, Clearasil Face Pads   Obsessions Becca - Paradise on Hulu Olivia - Gap Barrell Overalls   This Month's Book Club Pick - Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Wayfair - Give your home the refresh it needs at Wayfair.com   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Team: Amber Gregg, James Moore, and Kate Ota. Episode Summary: In this Book Club Discussion, we will have an in-depth analysis of  Shark Heart by Emily Habeck. Each month, we discuss a different best selling novel with a strong female lead. *Spoiler alert for the conversation.* Join our lively book club discussion as we share our thoughts, insights, and favorite moments from these empowering tales. Whether you're a lifelong bookworm or just looking for your next compelling read, you won't want to miss this episode. The chat doesn't end here. Let us know your thoughts in the comment area or connect with us on social media. Enjoyed the show? Share the love. Give us a review, like, follow, and a share with your friends. Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/judgingmorethanjustthecover/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/judgingmorethanjustthecover/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Info:  Genre: Magical Realism | Number of Pages: 416 | Location: Oklahoma Shark Heart summary from Goodreads.com: "For Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last. A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis: He will retain most of his consciousness, memories, and intellect, but his physical body will gradually turn into a great white shark. As Lewis develops the features and impulses of one of the most predatory creatures in the ocean, his complicated artist's heart struggles to make peace with his unfulfilled dreams.At first, Wren internally resists her husband's fate. Is there a way for them to be together after Lewis changes? Then, a glimpse of Lewis's developing carnivorous nature activates long-repressed memories for Wren, whose story vacillates between her childhood living on a houseboat in Oklahoma, her time with her college ex-girlfriend, and her unusual friendship with a woman pregnant with twin birds." Tags: book talk, book club, books, virtual book club, podcast, audio book club, book chat, book discussion, book, fiction, novel, review, book review, book of the month, bookish, strong leading women, fiction, booktok

Nobody likes you when you're 23, but everybody's gonna like episode 23, appropriately recorded when we're both definitely 100% 23 years old. Experience the shock and awe of a surprise invitation, hear our thoughts on Emily Habeck's gill-gripping "Shark Heart" and find out if Wicked is actually all The Shiz it's made up to be.   Give us a follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/uncommonth0tspod/   Send us questions, comments, and anything else you've got! uncommonthotspodcast@gmail.com   Check out merch for our podcast: https://www.redbubble.com/people/hchawkins77/shop?asc=u   Check out Hope's brother on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fat2slow/about   Check out Hope's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoThirdsCat?ref=search_shop_redirect      

In this episode, Candi and Noodle share some of their favorite things. It's time to bank little bits of good to keep our spirits up in the coming nonsense. Join us for chats about the people, things, and happenings that made our brains happy buzz in 2024. We talk about ways to have silly good times, the wildness of this timeline, and even find a way to work a little boob talk in. It's all of the important vibes in one place - join us! ✨ Have the best yearend, friends - here's to hope and the power of the people in 2025! ---- Features:  Whatchya Readin', Noodle? Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Political Minute: CEO assassination and the un-seriousness of the internet  ---- Mentioned in this episode:  -B*tch, Listen podcast -the Rad Mag at CandiPresents.com @by.rachelnevarez @laurelladeville @cynthiaerivo @pamelanderson @jamieleecurtis @rubin_allergy @robineisenberg  @taylorswift @ruruskadoo ---- What made you happy in 2024? Share with us here and at chacharonepodcast@gmail.com! ---- Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com 

Emily Habeck swims on in to chat the book Christopher can't stop recommending to anyone and everyone, Shark Heart: A Love Story. Thrill to this episode where we get into the long and winding road from theater to novel writing, and the pleasures of re-reading Jenny Offill's Dept. of Speculation, 10 years on. Join the Patreon and hang out in the monthly book club, listen to exclusive episodes, and get access to the SMDB virtual book stoop a couple times a year! https://patreon.com/smdbFor the drink recipe, every book and link mentioned, and more, visit: https://www.somanydamnbooks.com/episodes/episode-233music: Disaster Magic(https://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the question "would you love me still if I was a worm", but then crank it up to the max. The Betches read it, reviewed it, and have a whole heck of a lot to say about it! And everything we say might surprise you! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content!  @books_n_betches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In celebration of our backlist fall, we're dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book!    Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like You Again by Kate Goldbeck and books by Mhairi McFarlane! If you like Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, you may like Shark Heart by Emily Habeck and Normal People by Sally Rooney If you liked The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, you may like Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilde, Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins, and Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings    Thriller/Mystery If you liked The Push by Ashley Audrain, you may like Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker, and My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Rusell  If you liked The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, you may like Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka If you liked Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, you may like The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz If you liked The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, you may like Happiness Falls by Angie Kim   Book Club If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, you may like All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, you may like The Measure by Nikki Erlick, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, and This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub If you like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer   Fantasy If you liked The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you may like Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow, The Paper Magician by Charlie Holmberg, and Caraval by Stephanie Garber If you like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros or A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, you may like From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Lynn Armentrout, and Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti   Lit Fic  If you liked The Wedding People by Alison Espach, you may like We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman and I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue If you liked Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, you may like The Husbands by Holly Gramazio If you liked All Fours by Miranda July, you may like We Were The Universe by Kimberly King Parsons If you liked Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, you may like Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark   Obsessions Becca: Microstitch tool Olivia: The Burnt Toast Substack by Virginia Sole-Smith   What we read this week Olivia: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, You Know What You Did by KT Nguyen Becca: Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London   This Month's Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Prose - Take your free consultation with 50% off at prose.com/bop. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we discuss what's happening in movies, gaming, and entertainment with our special guest Steven! - MCU's Thunderbolts* (7:43) - The Last of Us Season 2 (22:18) - PlayStation State of Play (31:07)  - Ghost of Yōtei (31:36)  - ArcheAge Chronicles (39:55)  - Hell Is Us (45:27) Then we talk about what the gang has been up to: - Steven supports his local soccer professional and college teams and plays FC24, FC25 and Echos of Wisdom (50:50) - Techtic plays golf for the first time (55:56) - Illeagle goes to the driving range and watches The Bear, Rings of Power, Only Murders, and English Teacher (57:35) - Nerdbomber plays Astrobot, watches Nobody Wants This, and reads Shark Heart (58:42)   Then we wrap it up with some Sabrina Carpenter Trivia (1:03:58)   Special shoutout to our Patreon Producer: Steven Keller!   We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content! As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Find us all over the web: Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1 Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86 Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

Hannah and Laura try to figure out why Jim Butcher titled the fifth book in his series "Death Masks." They still aren't sure and will continue to do research. They also chat about a spicy romantasy book, recent book club reads with autumn vibes, and a couple of bizarre documentaries.***Spoilers for Shark Heart by Emily Habeck at 12 min 30 secs through 17 min 38 secs.******This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at 54 min and 15 secs. ******CW for episode: discussions of violence, animal cruelty, animal violence/mauling, lawsuits, violence, sex, sexual assault, death, murder, fraud, illness, guns, racism, sexism, vampires***Media Mentions: Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingDungeons & Dragons ttrpgLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeShark Heart by Emily HabeckWhalefall by Daniel KrausThe Godfather by Mario PuzoChimp Crazy---MaxTiger King---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+WandaVision---Disney+North Woods by Daniel MasonLone Women by Victor LaValleJoyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul ScheerThe Forest Brims Over by Maru AyaseLittle Miss Innocent---HuluMadame Web---NetflixBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

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Time to spill a little more audible ink about Concord, as your Worst Pals sit stunned over the game's ignominious removal. This is how audiences should have reacted to the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie! Also in this episode... – DISTASTE TEST: Haygood tries out the latest ridiculous potato chip flavor, LIVE. – SHOWCASE MESS: Why did Nintendo do a Partner Showcase and an Indie World back to back? – AND FOR YOU: a free Steam code! – PLUS: Airbender, Shark Heart, Balatro! This podcast is mixed by Joe Fourhman and includes Joe Haygood, Tony Sadowski, Joe Fourhman and Kat Riley on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle catch up on their recent reads in this episode and share their summer reading picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with literary insights and exciting book recommendations for the sunny season ahead.Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | BookshopSummer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell | Amazon | BookshopSociopath by Patric Gagne | Amazon | BookshopGreen Dot by Madeleine Grey | Amazon | BookshopThe Caretaker by Ron Rash | Amazon | BookshopLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Amazon | BookshopMargo's Got Money Problems by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | BookshopThe Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling | Amazon | BookshopHusbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams | Amazon | BookshopThe Wives by Simone Gorrindo | Amazon | BookshopThe Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis | Amazon | BookshopAll The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | BookshopThe Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop

Welcome to book club! This month we read Shark Heart by Emily Habeck. Listen to hear our overall thoughts, likes and dislikes, and overall book rating. We hope you love the episode and share it with a friend.Overall Rating: 4.75/5Instagram: shelf_medicatingEmail: shelfmedicating@gmail.com

Elyssa and her guest Erin share the books, resources and other details about their latest “Behind the Page” event. Here are the resources and book titles they discussed or mentioned in this podcast. Adventure Books James by Percival Everett Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura Cozy Mysteries A Bean to Die For by Tara Lush (A Coffee Lover's Mystery #4) Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh Nonfiction Books The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School. Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops by Jack McCallum A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by Dave Gibbins Paranormal Books Bride by Ali Hazelwood Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Emily Wilde #2) RomCom Books Funny Story by Emily Henry The Break-Up Tour by Emily Wibberkey and Austin Siegemund-Broka Books that People Shared The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Virgil Wander by Leif Enger (author coming to Wild Geese Bookshop this summer) The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Little Liar by Mitch Albom (from last time) Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (from last time) Resources Talked About Talpa Search - https://www.pageafterpage.org/what-should-i-read-next Staff Picks and Book Lists - https://www.pageafterpage.org/staff-picks E-Books and E-Audiobooks - https://www.pageafterpage.org/e-books-e-audio-downloadable-movies

Visit our website BeautifulIllusions.org for a complete set of show notes and links to almost everything discussed in this episodeSelected References:2:26 - See “Something Went Terribly Wrong With Online Ads” (The Atlantic, 2024) and “Uber's Ad Network Continues To Grow” (Marketing Brew, 2023)4:00 - Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human by Harold Bloom4:15 - See “The Western Canon” Wikipedia entry12:10 - See “Shakespeare Contra Nietzsche” (Marginalia, 2016)16:41 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 29 - Vacation Part 2: It's A Process from October 202322:35 - See the Great American Novel Wikipedia entry and list22:54 - In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust22:25 - The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein25:30 - Sean M. Carroll25:40 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen26:10 - Babel and The Poppy War Trilogy by R.F. Kuang27:55 - Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein31:48 - The Shining novel by Stephen King and The Shining movie directed by Stanley Kubrick33:20 - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest novel by Ken Kesey and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest movie36:15 - The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub42:40 - The Scream painting by Edvard Munch43:40 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 15 - The Mind of Gatsby: A Look Through the Cognitive Lens from June 202147:25 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck55:36 - Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarrantino58:49 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 31 - Life, Art, & Experience: A Conversation, recorded in November 2023 and released in January 2024

This week on The Book Drop we find out what kind of sharks we are, talk about Shark Heart by Emily Habeck for the latest TBD Book Club and choose an animal we'd like to turn into for query of the week. All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Monstrilio," a debut novel by Mexican author Gerardo Samano Cordova, is perfect for fans of "Shark Heart," "Nightbitch," or the disturbingly fantastical movie, "Poor Things."

In this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about shipping on a budget, magical realism, the upcoming IGGPPC birthday party, and ice cream float recipes.     Topics this week include Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action), Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, and their top 5 personal eras.   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I pen pal when shipping costs are high? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com    Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals  Follow Summer @Sumsicle  Follow Joanna @JoannaVolavka   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide! 

Emily Habeck discusses her widely imaginative debut novel, Shark Heart, and how this writing project transformed her life and the lives of her readers.It's no secret that Shark Heart was my favorite debut of the year, and today's meaningful author conversation only solidified this moving reading experience.We discuss the unusual overlap to our love stories and the other surprising emotional connections readers have made to this imagined world.Emily's success in literary fiction was a surprise, but the reason for her jump from screenplay writing to a novel may surprise you with how she ended up here.Drawing from her theatrical background, Habeck shares more about her unique story structure and how magical realism can still offer the reader a grounded experience.Discover today's BONUS BOOK LIST with 29 of the best magical realism books for your book stack this month.Emily joins our patron space to discuss the Shark Heart ending with surprising candidness on some of this story's more unusual paths she chose, but even more so, the ways she DIDN'T decide to go to get to this book's ending.You will receive this episode AND today's book list as a thank you for supporting my show.Mentioned in this episode:Join the Book Gang PatreonMeet the NEW 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BooksBanyan Moon by Thao ThaiThe Best Debut Novels of 2023Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltShark Heart by Emily HabeckA Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer EganThe Candy House by Jennifer EganThe Vegetarian by Han KangNightbitch by Rachel YoderConnect With Us:Subscribe to my FREE Happy List NewsletterConnect With Emily on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!

The tables are turned in this episode as author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan asks Laura 10 big questions:1. Best live performance you've ever seen?2. Last book that blew you away?3. If your high school did superlatives, what would you have been most likely to become?4. What's your go-to mantra for hard times?5. Is there anyone you would like to apologize to?6. When was the last time you cried?7. What's something big you've been wrong about?8. If you could pass one law or overturn one supreme court case...9. If your mother wrote a book about you, what would it be called?10.If you could say four words to anyone, who would you address and what would you say?Learn more about Kelly CorriganKelly Corrigan Wonders podcastRead Kelly Corrigan's booksFollow Kelly Corrigan on IGFULL SHOW NOTES ARE HEREMENTIONED in this episode:Shark Heart by Emily HabeckFar From the Tree by Andrew SolomonEpisode 201: 10 Things I Learned in 2023 SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookJOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection GroupSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN the Secret Stuff PatreonBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tables are turned in this episode as author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan asks Laura 10 big questions: 1. Best live performance you've ever seen? 2. Last book that blew you away? 3. If your high school did superlatives, what would you have been most likely to become? 4. What's your go-to mantra for hard times? 5. Is there anyone you would like to apologize to? 6. When was the last time you cried? 7. What's something big you've been wrong about? 8. If you could pass one law or overturn one supreme court case... 9. If your mother wrote a book about you, what would it be called? 10.If you could say four words to anyone, who would you address and what would you say? Learn more about Kelly Corrigan Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast Read Kelly Corrigan's books Follow Kelly Corrigan on IG FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE MENTIONED in this episode: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon Episode 201: 10 Things I Learned in 2023   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish pre-orders and picking the right books for ourselves Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Bookish Friends' best and worst books of 2023, with interesting overlaps! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  2:19 - Currently Reading Patreon (sign up for a 7 day free trial and check out all the goodness!) 7:42 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 10:57 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (pre-order, releases June 11, 2024) 11:01 - Long Bright River by Liz Moore 12:51 - Fabled Bookshop 14:29  - Our Current Reads 14:42 - The Elephants of Thula Thula by Francoise Malby-Anthony (Kaytee) 15:09 - The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence 18:04 - The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent (Meredith) 20:32 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 20:35 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 24:12 - Erasure by Percival Everett (Kaytee) 29:48 - The Trees by Percival Everett 30:42 - What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher (Meredith) 35:28 - The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein 36:51 - Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis (Kaytee) 36:56 - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 40:38 - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (Meredith) 45:31 - This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger 46:11 - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger  46:20 - Ordinary Grace by Willam Kent Krueger 46:42 - Deep Dive: Bookish Friends' Best and Worst Reads of 2023 46:51 - Currently Reading Patreon 50:35 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (#1 best AND worst read) 51:25 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (#5 favorite) 51:28 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (#4 favorite) 51:32 - Hello Beautiful by Anne Napolitano (#3 favorite) 51:36 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (#2 favorite) 51:49 - The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (#5 least favorite)  51:54 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (tied #3 least favorite) 51:56 - Happy Place by Emily Henry (tied #3 least favorite) 51:59 - I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai (#2 least favorite) 52:23 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck 52:46 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim 53:46 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 53:47 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 54:39 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 54:46 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 57:58 - The Whispers by Ashley Audrain 59:05 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin 59:17 - Sarah's Bookshelves Interview with Lara Love Hardin 1:01:37 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:01:45 - I wish for  more duologies in the bookish universe. (Kaytee) 1:02:12 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 1:02:45 - I want those who love mysteries, thriller and horror to follow @mother.horror on Instagram (Meredith) 1:03:34 - Mother Horror Patreon 1:03:51 - Near the Bone by Christina Henry 1:04:09 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's IPL is brought to you by Booktenders in Huntington, West Virginia. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Please join your host Dr Smiley Ken Rochon, The Umbrella Syndicate, Perfect Publishing and Founder of the Keep Smiling movement as he interviews Sharon Doyle and Katherine Sellery the first in a series of interviews to celebrate International Women's Day March 8, 2024! Sharon is the organizer of the International Women's Day Gala being held on March 8th in Los Angeles, California. Ava recently was honored to be named a CNN hero for 2021, and has had her story and her organization featured on ABC news, always looking to continue to shed light on the transplant community, its possibilities and its needs. She recently completed her book, Shark Heart, which chronicles not only her own transplant journey, but explores the lives of other organ transplant recipients, donor families, and the community that is continuing to build around this beautiful science. In 2023 she received the patient advocacy award by the National Association of Transplant professionals. Katherine Sellery is one of the keynote speakers at the gala and is a #1 Amazon Best Selling author, 3x TEDx Speaker, Communication expert, trained mediator, certified meditation teacher, conflict resolution specialist, parenting expert, coach, and mom of two. For tickets and more information about the gala, please go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2501/amplified. Sponsors: The Umbrella Syndicate, TheKeepSmilingMovement.com, VoiceAmerica Influencers Channel. #KeepSmiling #Amplified #Speaker #KeepSmilingMovement #Smiles #KenRochon #Amplify #Authors #Influencer #Influence #Business #Entrepreneurs #Networking #Consulting #Coaching #Training #Radio #TalkShow.

Please join your host Dr Smiley Ken Rochon, The Umbrella Syndicate, Perfect Publishing and Founder of the Keep Smiling movement as he interviews Sharon Doyle and Katherine Sellery the first in a series of interviews to celebrate International Women's Day March 8, 2024! Sharon is the organizer of the International Women's Day Gala being held on March 8th in Los Angeles, California. Ava recently was honored to be named a CNN hero for 2021, and has had her story and her organization featured on ABC news, always looking to continue to shed light on the transplant community, its possibilities and its needs. She recently completed her book, Shark Heart, which chronicles not only her own transplant journey, but explores the lives of other organ transplant recipients, donor families, and the community that is continuing to build around this beautiful science. In 2023 she received the patient advocacy award by the National Association of Transplant professionals. Katherine Sellery is one of the keynote speakers at the gala and is a #1 Amazon Best Selling author, 3x TEDx Speaker, Communication expert, trained mediator, certified meditation teacher, conflict resolution specialist, parenting expert, coach, and mom of two. For tickets and more information about the gala, please go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2501/amplified. Sponsors: The Umbrella Syndicate, TheKeepSmilingMovement.com, VoiceAmerica Influencers Channel. #KeepSmiling #Amplified #Speaker #KeepSmilingMovement #Smiles #KenRochon #Amplify #Authors #Influencer #Influence #Business #Entrepreneurs #Networking #Consulting #Coaching #Training #Radio #TalkShow.

Matty and Kikau chat with Lara Teeter, Head of Musical Theatre at Webster University and former President of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance. Lara has taught at Cal State Fullerton, Shenandoah Conservatory, and Northwestern University. Broadway credits include The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pirates of Penzance, The Wizard of Oz, and On Your Toes for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Lara's recommendations include regular meditation, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck.

Happy New Year! Michelle is back with a hot take on Tom Hanks's charisma. Read this week: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan and Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adeji-Brenyah, Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Speedboat by Renata Adler, The Maid by Nita Prowse, Better Left Unsaid by Tufayel Ahmed.This week's deep dive book is the best-selling Good Material by Dolly Alderton, ‘this generation's Nora Ephron'. This week's listener recommendation request comes from Aimée who is looking for light hearted reads, but not Bill Bryson. Sapphire recommends The Dog of the North by Elizabeth Mckenzie, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and Where'd you go Bernadette? by Maria Semple. Michelle recommends The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. Joseph recommends Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Also mentioned in this episode:The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly‘You've Got Mail'‘The Shop Around The Corner'Ghosts by Dolly AldertonFoundation by Isaac Asimov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the KPL podcast 2024.  We begin the new year with author and fellow librarian Julie Chavez and talk about her memoir, Everyone But Myself.  An elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, shines a light on motherhood and mental health by sharing an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences with panic and anxiety—and her path to finding her way back from the edge.Author Recommendations1. Shark Heart by Emily Habeck2. If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais3. Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll4. These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant5. Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth6. The Seven Husbands for Evelyn Reid by Taylor Jenkins Reid7. The Price You Pay for College by Ron Lieber8. The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley9. The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley10. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart11.  After the Fall by Dan Santat

In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58]   Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org[57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19]  Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top 10 favorite books of 2023. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 455” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's 2023 favorites: 1. In Memoriam by Alice Wynn 2. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 3. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 4. The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff 5. How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key 6. Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward 7. All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore 8. Shark Heart by Emily Habeck 9. Monsters by Claire Dederer 10. Congratulations! The Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas Hunter's 2023 favorites: 1. The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff 2. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray 3. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue 4. In Memoriam by Alice Winn 5. The Guest by Emma Cline 6. Monsters by Claire Dederer 7. Holler, Child by Latoya Watkins 8. Brother and Sister Enter the Forest by Richard Mirabella 9. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang 10. Congratulations! The Best is Over! by R. Eric Thomas To purchase Annie and Hunter's mid-year favorite books referenced in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 430” into the search bar and tap enter to find those books) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app. 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 at @bookshelftville, 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 God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew Jackson. Hunter is reading The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan. 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...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives and next week's Genre Awards. Today, we're diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time's the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]

Welcome to Chapter 54!My guest is debut novelist, Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart: A Love Story. Emily has a BFA in Theater from Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts as well as master's degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School and Vanderbilt's Peabody College. Since it's release in August, Shark Heart has been named a USA Today Bestseller, a Book of the Month selection, a New York Times book review editor's choice, and was the #1 Indie Next pick for August 2023. She is from Ardmore, Oklahoma and currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | TwitterPurchase Shark Heart: A Love Story from Bookshop.orgBooks mentioned on the show:You Could Make This Place Beautiful - Maggie SmithSmile - Sarah RuhlBluets - Maggie NelsonFellowship Point - Alice Elliot DarkConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

For our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we're welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot topics in the book world this year.  Taking stock of how this year panned out for the publishing industry, Sarah discusses top news stories, dives deep into how specific titles performed this year, and shares current trends she's seeing in publishing.  Also, Sarah shares her favorite books of 2023! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Coming Soon The updated 2024 Rock Your Reading Tracker will release on December 6! This year's updated edition will be exclusively available to our $7/month Superstars Patrons and will not be offered for separate purchase as in previous years. Don't miss out on this and other bookish goodies – become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights 2023 bookish news and publishing numbers overview. Sarah talks current popular genres, BookTok trends, and Simon & Schuster sale. A quick dive into IP books, their meaning, and a notable downside. The Elizabeth Gilbert book review bombing situation. BTS vs. Taylor Swift pre-order controversy. Playing Over/Under with this year's top book performers. Do celebrity book clubs really boost sales? A look at the numbers. Publisher expectations and the influence of page count. Bookish trends of the year: BookTok's impact on publishing. Examining shifts in publishing calendars. Anticipating 2024's potential bookish trends. 2023 State of the Industry High-Level Overview [3:08] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:30] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:31] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:58] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:31] Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:08] Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:21] Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:22] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] Big Book Stories of 2023 [13:10] Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:21] Beyond the Story by BTS and Myeongseok Kang | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:22] The Over / Under Game [25:17] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:05] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:41] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:26] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:39] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:28] Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:37] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:11] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:20] Wellness by Nathan Hill | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:30] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:52] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:14] Miracle Creek by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:35] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:50] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:01] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:39] A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:42] Bookish Trends of 2023 [44:26] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:08] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] The Dry by Jane Harper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:04] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:24] Defending Jacob by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:36] Examining the Shift in Publishers' Calendars [51:43] Potential Trends for 2024 [54:25] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:20] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[55:24] Sarah's Top 3 Books of the Year [56:02] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:38] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:20] Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:38] Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:33] Weyward by Emilia Hart | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:34]

This week, it's a quick solo show, but I still manage to recommend five books! Books Recommended:Pet by Catherine ChidgeyThe Art Thief by Michael FinkelShark Heart by Emily HaebeckOur Town by Thornton WilderNotes on An Execution by Danya Kukafka Other BooksNever Whistle at Night Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris Here is the link to my Substack.Here is the link to my All You Have To Do Is Call book giveaway closing 11/2Letter from Steinbeck to his son.My most recent Live book recommendation  with Annie Sullivan of So This Support the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

In Episode 153, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we're sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so far), new and backlist! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year, and we talk about some standout sophomore novels that made the cut. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How this year's crop of debuts compares to those from previous years. A full breakdown of our 2023 debut-related stats. Debuts we love, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Standout Sophomore Novels Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) [7:06] Sarah Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:01] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:43] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:02] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] Susie Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:47] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:49] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:43] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] Other Books Mentioned The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [7:27] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [8:47] Normal People by Sally Rooney [8:48] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [8:50] One Day by David Nicholls [8:51] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [9:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [13:07] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger [24:23] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff [24:25] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [25:33] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [32:06] The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar [33:07] A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson [33:10] Favorite Backlist Debuts [33:22] Sarah The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:47] Susie Severance by Ling Ma | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:18] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:53] Other Books Mentioned Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson [34:23] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [37:21] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly [37:23] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [37:33] The Dog Stars by Peter Heller [37:40] Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller [42:56] Standout Sophomore Novels [44:46] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:23] The Connollys of County Down by Tracey Lange | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:51] Susie The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:33] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] Other Books Mentioned Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [45:10] Something Wild by Hanna Halperin [47:25] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [49:21] We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange [50:00] The Push by Ashley Audrain [52:35] Additional Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:15] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [2:17]

If you're a regular listener to the show, you know that host Matt Browning recently opened his own bookshop, Plot Twist Books in South Charleston West Virginia. Podcaster and author Sarah Royal steps into the host seat this week to turn tables on Matt and interview him about what it's like to go from bookstore explorer to bookstore owner. Books We Talk About: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, Homestead by Rosina Lippi, and Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie PerrinFrom the Library With LoveLibrarians, authors & our wartime generation.Ordinary people sharing extraordinary storiesListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Imagine a world where a doctor says: you're morphing into a great white shark. That's the wild premise of our guest's debut novel, Shark Heart: A Love Story. Kate and Kathryn open by contemplating what creatures they would most want (and not want) to morph into, followed by a delightful conversation with Emily Habeck about her theatrical background, dealing with rejection, and the inspiration for this gorgeously imaginative novel.Support our podcast by becoming a member of The Inky Phoenix: https://inkyphoenix.binderybooks.comLove the show? Please subscribe, rate and review.

If you have read Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (or not), join us for our book club discussion. Did we like it, what connections to our lives did we make, and would we be friends with the characters? Listen and find out. 

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookshelves and morbid picture books Current Reads: men that may or may not be animals… Deep Dive: books where the house is a character The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:01 - The Popcast 2:28 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:36 - Holly @birdbrainbooks on Instagram 3:04 - Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey (Amazon Link) 7:12 - Current Reads 7:39 - Down the Hill by Susan Hendricks (Meredith) 10:02 - The Fact of A Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich 13:36 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (Kaytee) 14:56 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 15:22 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 18:12 - The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill (Meredith) 20:29 - When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 22:13 - The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser 22:23 - From the Front Porch Podcast 22:24 - What Should I Read Next Podcast 23:00 - Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Kaytee) 23:14 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope 23:26 - Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley  26:21 - Kill Creek by Scott Thomas (Meredith) 27:42 - Currently Reading Patreon 29:08 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 29:46 - An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adrianna Herrera (Kaytee) 29:58 - A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adrianna Herrera 30:05 - Cafe Con Libros 32:58 - Deep Dive: Books With Houses As Characters 34:07 - The Swifts by Beth Lincoln 35:07 - How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix 35:16 - A Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 35:39 - A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas 35:45 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 37:22 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 37:34 - The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen-Loigman 38:04 - The Attic Child by Lola Jaye 38:42 - The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell 39:27 - Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George 40:15 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 40:52 - Keep It in the Family by John Marrs 41:36 - Downton Shabby by Hopwood Depree 42:00 - Kill Creek by Scott Thomas 42:02 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 42:13 - The Only One Left by Riley Sager 42:38 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 43:20 - The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 45:00 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:01 - Fabled Bookshop 46:06 - An Unlikely Story 50:22 - I wish you would plan your spooky fall reading and I wished for a longer segment with Book Boyfriend Bill (which came true!) (Meredith) 47:06 - I wish to express my gratitude to my village in my season of moving and settling into a new home. (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says revealing too much information about "Shark Heart" would cheat you of a rare and remarkable experience.

Cecilia Rabess previously worked as a data scientist at Google and as an associate at Goldman Sachs. Her nonfiction has been featured in McSweeneys, FiveThirtyEight, Fast Company and FlowingData, among other places. Everything's Fine is her debut novel. Katherine and Cecilia discuss:  Early writing life  Donald Trump is Destroying My Marriage - article in NY Magazine that inspired Everything's Fine   Writing an 'opposites attract' love story, when the opposites part is that people are on opposing sides of the political spectrum  Working to humanise Josh  Wringing out your prose, making it as clean as possible  How she went about getting an agent  Having your book be at the centre of a Tiktok controversy and her theories on why this happened  Writing infographs for McSweeneys Cecilia's writing advice: It doesn't have to be perfect, but you have to finish. No one has ever published an unpublished manuscript. Debut book recommendation: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). You can support us and the making of Season Six via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!

A book that is a brand new August release and taking the publishing world by storm is Shark Heart by Emily Habeck. This debut has perhaps one of the strangest premises I will ever bring to Likely Stories.

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Emily Habeck to discuss her stunning debut, Shark Heart, a love story that begins with newlyweds Wren and her husband, Lewis—a man who, over the course of nine months, transforms into a great white shark. This is a truly original and lyrical novel unlike anything we've ever read that explores grief, metamorphosis, intergenerational trauma, motherhood, loneliness and how we create a meaningful life. Our conversation with Emily is just as beautiful, unique and interesting thanks to her thoughtfulness and generosity.  Shark Heart is out now and it's been selected as #1 on the Indie Next list for August and is a Book Of The Month pick too - believe the hype! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat with Emily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Bookends! Welcome back to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode we were joined by the incredible Emily Habeck to discuss our firm favourite read of the year 'Shark Heart'. We talk about her journey from the world of Theatre to novel writing, her research process of Great White Sharks and the wonderful help she received from Marine Biologist Greg Skomal, the protagonists that we will never forget and so much more. We hope you love this episode as much as we did! If you did please do rate, review & subscribe as it helps us to reach more of you! You can also follow us: https://linktr.ee/apairofbookendspodTo buy Shark Heart, published by Quercus: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/shark-heart-a-love-story-emily-habeck/7422751?ean=9781529432213To follow Emily & her work: https://www.instagram.com/emily.habeck/https://www.emilyhabeck.com/Books & Other Recs mentioned: You Can Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smithhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Shadows-Tracking-Great-White/dp/006309083XOut There: Stories by Kate FolkThe Sopranos - TVThe Bear - TVThank you so much for listening! Until next time, happy reading! Han & Lyd x

What would you do if your husband turned into a shark? Emily Habeck's debut novel Shark Heart focuses on the (animal) transformation of love, marriage, and letting go. We also discuss the relationship between mothers and daughters, the power a diagnosis has on a person, and the influence of fear. A few weeks after Wren and Lewis's wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis - he is transforming into a great white shark. As he develops into a creature of the ocean, Lewis struggles to make peace with his unfulfilled dreams. His wife, Wren, struggles with the fate of her husband's diagnosis. Shark Heart is a novel of marriage, motherhood, metamorphosis, and letting go. Get Shark Heart 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.  

Your TBR is about to get longer! This and next week, we will tell you about 25 very on-brand upcoming releases we are looking forward to reading. Books mentioned on this episode: The Stronghold by Dino Buzzati and translated by Lawrence Venuti, The Book that Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence, The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera, Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See, Crooked Manifesto by Colson Whitehead, Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi, Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin, The Poisoner's Ring by Kelley Armstrong, The Water Outlaws by SL Huang, 24 Hours with Gaspar by Sabda Armandio and translated by Lara Norgaard, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong, and Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan and translated by Chi-Young Kim. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message

Please welcome to our show, K.B. Hill with Ava Kaufman, authors of “Shark Heart.” This is an amazing book, a true story about Ava's life, and death, starting when she died at her home, was revived in the ambulance, put into a coma for two months, and eventually received a heart transplant. But that's where the story begins. When Ava was strong enough, she made it her mission to help others in a similar situation, and founded Ava's Heart, which funds housing and costs for patients in dire need of a heart transplant. In this book, we hear from many of the people Ava has helped. Let's just say these stories will tug at your heart. Please join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms, and please invite your friends, too. These are amazing women doing extraordinary things to help others, so please also invite your friends to enjoy our program, too. #DeborahZaraKobylt