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This week, we're talking about one of our favorite historical romances, Jeannie Lin's Butterfly Swords. This is one we've mentioned on previous episodes, and discussed at length during Jeannie's Trailblazer episode, as it is the first own voices Asian-set historical romance. Aside from setting the standard for adventure romance, it's also a near-perfect road trip romance with one of the hottest slow burns you'll ever read. We talk about all of it, including the absolutely devastating first kiss—one that should go down in romance history. TL;DR: We love this book hard.Thanks to Charlotte Howard, author of Secret Verses, and Mila Finelli, author of Mafia Mistress, for sponsoring the episode. Stay tuned after the episode to hear the first chapter of Mafia Mistress in audio!Show NotesThis week, we're reading the debut novel Butterfly Swords by romance trailblazer Jeannie Lin. This is the first book in her Tang Dynasty series.It's not too late to see Sarah with Christina and Lauren in Connecticut on May 18th, 2022, or Jen with Christina, Lauren, and Sonali Dev in Naperville on May 19th, 2022.We're looking for an artist to draw us a magnificent firebird. Maybe it's you?So, it's classic Jen to get titles wrong. Farewell, my Concubine is a movie, and the third book in the Tang Dynasty series is called My Fair Concubine. But, that's not Li Tao's book, either–it's The Dragon and the Pearl.We talked about Road Trip romance back in season 1.Time for an interlude from The Princess Bride.Our next read along is The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley, first published in 1991.This book is part of the Fated Mates Book Club and its quest at Pagebound. SponsorsThis week's episode of Fated Mates is sponsored by: Charlotte Howard, author of Secret Verses, available in Kindle Unlimited .andMila Finelli, author of the Kings of Italy DuetRead Mafia Mistress in Kindle Unlimited or listen wherever audiobooks are soldThe RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2022/5/15/s0435-butterfly-swords-by-jeannie-lin If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we...
It's book club time! This month, we're diving into Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese—a swoony, opposites-attract romance inspired by Much Ado About Nothing. Fake dating? Revenge plot? Emotional depth? We have thoughts. In this episode, Jen and I break down our overall impressions, what worked for us, and some standout quotes that stuck with us. We also share our book pairings for this one, including Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert and Sonali Dev's Austen retellings—because if you loved Two Wrongs Make a Right, we've got more recommendations to keep that reading streak going. Join us for the discussion, and let us know what you thought about this one! Remember that you can support us on Patreon if you're interested in contributing to the podcast. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram or Facebook. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Jess and Trisha discuss what might be coming in 2025, including book club, trends, and romances they can't wait to read. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club is back!! We're reading Even if The Sky is Falling edited by Taj McCoy, probably in late February! Or early March! And Jess was on Rebel Ever After with Ella Dawson. Check it out! Books Discussed One for the Team by Aria Daze A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell I Think I'm In Love With an Alien by Ann Aguirre (6/17/25) There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev (2/1/25) I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Romcom by Kimberly Lemming (2/25/25) Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews (5/20/25) The Broposal by Sonora Reyes (1/21/25) A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (7/15/25) Losing Sight by Tati Richardson (2/11/25) Dream On Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake (5/13/25) Let us know what you're reading, what you're thinking, and what you're thinking about what you're reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reset sits down with a bookish panel to hear about their favorite escapist and happily-ever-after fiction. The panel includes Sonali Dev, author of “The Vibrant Years,” Bryn Donovan, author of “Her Knight At The Museum,” and Jen Prokop, co-host of the Fated Mates podcast. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
In this episode, we are joined by Harriet's partner, Michael, and read chapters 46 to 50 of Emma. We talk about Emma's emotional roller coaster, reactions to the Frank-Jane revelation, the proposal scene and Emma's commitment to her father.The character we discuss is Frank Churchill, and then Michael talks about the changing lifestyle of Regency gentleman. In the popular culture section, Harriet talks about three books that are modernised versions of Emma.Things we mention:Character discussion: Serene, The Piano Scene: through Jane's eyes (11 December 2023) – and some other posts about EmmaPopular culture discussion:Alexander McCall Smith, Emma: A modern retelling (2014)Sonali Dev, The Emma Project(2022)Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, Emma of 83rd Street(2023)Mäda Primavesi by Gustav KlimtCreative commons music used:Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 12 in F Major, ii. Adagio.Extract from Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata No. 38. Performance by Ivan Ilić, recorded in Manchester in December, 2006. File originally from IMSLP.Extract from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, iii. Allegretto Grazioso. File originally from Musopen.Extract from George Frideric Handel, Suite I, No. 2 in F Major, ii. Allegro. File originally from Musopen.Extract from Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major. File originally from Musopen.
Zibby interviews bestselling author Sonali Dev about LIES AND OTHER LOVE LANGUAGES, a tender and compelling novel about three women navigating families, friends, careers, and the web of secrets that ties them together. The story is set against the backdrop of a surrogacy arrangement and delves into themes of motherhood, fear, loss, and the impact of DNA testing on relationships. Sonali discusses the diverse voices and perspectives of her characters, her writing process, her travel experiences, and her love for cooking. She also shares her excitement about her upcoming book, which centers around a woman's journey of self-discovery after finding a lost ring.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3GACPXUShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join these two good friends as they discuss their latest novels, the worlds of Frank Baum and Jane Austen, and the importance of self worth and men who can cook!
Meta, Bloomberg and others pirated more than 190,000 e-books to train generative AI, according to a dataset made searchable by The Atlantic. The news has sent shockwaves through the publishing industry. Reset speaks with Chicago authors Rebecca Makkai, Sonali Dev, and Ben Austen about their copyrighted material being used to train generative AI without their permission. You can also find our full catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset
Sonali Dev is a prolific writer, but she is appearing in Fishers Saturday, September 30, to talk about her book "Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors." Ms. Dev took time out of her busy schedule to talk with me, and I think you will enjoy the discussion.
Today, we're joined by Jillian and Yolanda from The Pemberley Podcast to discuss the first half of the 1996 adaptation of Emma starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Topics discussed include the transitions, Ewan McGregor's wig, dress pinning, and Hot Jane Fairfax.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Bridgerton, Sonali Dev, Emma (2020), Muriel's Wedding, Barbie, Berries and Cream, the Beast, Wonka, Shakespeare in Love, GoopTo listen to Jillian and Yolanda talk about more Austen adaptations, check out The Pemberley podcast at thepemberleypodcast.wordpress.com, and follow them on all socials at @thepemberley. Email them at thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com.Cast and Crew of Emma (1996)Next Episode: The second half of Emma (1996) starring Gwyneth PaltrowWE'RE GOING LIVE!!!! Get your tickets HERE! The show is November 18 at 4:00 PM EST at Caveat NYC, and will be livestreamed for those of you abroad! Early bird tickets are $18, and livestream tickets are $10. There will be games, chaotic live coverage of Austen content, popcorn, exclusive merch, and more!! We cannot WAIT to meet some of you in person.Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216
Just in time for summer, we talk about what we think makes for a good beach read and offer a variety of recommendations, several of which are recent releases. We also chat about why we enjoy reimagined stories, whether inspired by Jane Austen novels, fairy tales or other source material. Titles discussed in this episode include: Book Lovers by Emily Henry; Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld; Hooked, Scarred, Wretched and Twisted by Emily McIntire; This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs; The Last Word by Taylor Adams; and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Also mentioned: Beach Read and Happy Place by Emily Henry; Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev; Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin; Eligible, Prep and Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld; Crossed by Emily McIntire; The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte; the movie Notting Hill; Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto; and The Maid by Nita Prose. Check out books and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
Welcome to this week's True Fiction Project Podcast. Today, I have the honor of speaking with Sonali Dev, Best Selling Indian American Romance Novelist and author of her new book, The Vibrant Years. The Vibrant Years is the first book released by actress Mindy Kaling's new publishing imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. Sonali's book describes the everyday world of Indian American women. Using her storytelling magic to explore deeper questions about women's self-reliance and the fight for empowerment by underrepresented, often unheard voices. Sonali talks about the way of life from past generations to her daughter's generations, noting the differences in choices available to each generation. Sonali discusses the brave choice immigrants make to migrate, whether the choice comes from wanting to seek adventure and exploration, or through necessity or tragedy. At the end of the episode, listen to an excerpt of The Vibrant Years, where we follow Cullie, Alisha and Bindu, three generations of Indian American women, discuss the modern dating scene and walk the precarious line between traditional expectations and twenty-first century aspirations. IN THIS EPISODE: [3:03] What did Sonali mean by the title The Vibrant Years? [6:33] What does Sonali mean by the fact that women can now live the way they want? [11:13] How would the story have been different if the characters didn't come from a family of immigrants? [14:34] How are women conditioned to believe things and being told what to do? [17:56] Was Sonali's book inspired by real-life circumstances? [23:32] How her grandma's life and experiences played into her book. [29:52] Why did Mindy Kaling choose to release this book under her imprint? [32:23] An excerpt from The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev. KEY TAKEAWAYS: This generation has the choice to do a variety of things that the previous generation didn't have the ability to choose from. The opportunities available are double-edged on if they are for the better or not. An immigrant has an inherent value to adventure, a sense of restlessness, and a belief that they can change their life if they choose. Their hearts are in their choices. An author's real-life experiences can often be found in their fiction writing. Many aspects of The Vibrant Years tied in to things that Sonali had gone through or that her grandmother's experienced. Fiction Credits: Story written and read by: Sonali Dev BIO: USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev writes Bollywood-style love stories that explore universal issues. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, the Washington Post, and Kirkus. She has won numerous accolades, including the American Library Association's award for best romance, the RT Reviewer Choice Award for best contemporary romance, multiple RT Seals of Excellence, has been a RITA® finalist, and has been listed for the Dublin Literary Award. Shelf Awareness calls her “Not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today.” Sonali lives in Chicagoland with her husband, two visiting adult children, and the world's most perfect dog. Find more at sonalidev.com. Sonali Dev's Website Sonali's Twitter Sonali's Facebook Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50truefictionproject for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Interview with Sonali Dev, author of the novel THE VIBRANT YEARS.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee, or you can subscribe to the podcast via Apple iTunes for ad-free episodes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The book: The Vibrant YearsThe drink: I honestly, can not even remember...Favorite line: “Some accidents were actually beautiful.”Oh my gosh! Sonali and I sat down BEFORE the holidays and then life completely got in the way. If you haven't picked up Sonali's fabulous multi-generational story DO IT NOW! Sonali is one of the most enthusiastic, wise and effervescent people I know. Spending time with her just feels good. And The Vibrant Years is a reflection of that. We talk about the books that challenge us and lead us in new directions. What it was like for her book to be selected as the launch book for Mindy Kaling's Book Club and what Drew Barrymore smells like. Living on their own terms means being there for one another.When sixty-five-year-old Bindu Desai inherits a million dollars, she's astounded―and horrified. The windfall threatens to expose a shameful mistake from her youth. On an impulse, Bindu quickly spends it on something unexpected: a condo in a posh retirement community in Florida.The impulsive decision blindsides Bindu's daughter-in-law, Aly. At forty-seven, Aly still shares a home with Bindu even after her divorce from Bindu's son. But maybe this change is just the push Aly needs to fight for her own dreams.As Bindu and Aly navigate their new dynamic, Aly's daughter, Cullie, is faced with losing the business that made her a tech-world star. The only way to save it is to deliver a new idea to her investors―and they want the dating app she pitched them in a panic. Problem is, Cullie has never been on a real date. Naturally, enlisting her single mother and grandmother to help her with the research is the answer.From USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes a heartfelt novel about three generations of hilarious, unconventional, ambitious women who embark on a shared journey of self-discovery. Join the Desai women as they come together to embrace the hijinks and heartbreak of facing their greatest fears to finally live their most vibrant lives.
Bestselling Indian American romance novelist Sonali Dev talks with Radio Free Galisteo's John Shannon about her latest novel, The Vibrant Years! This will be the first book released by actress Mindy Kaling's (The Office) new Amazon Little A imprint, Mindy's Book Studio.Buy the Book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09QKWJD79&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_STV2GJ05WPMCKEND74K7Visit Sonali's Website: https://sonalidev.com/Buy a signed copy: https://www.andersonsbookshop.com/book/9781662509261Support the showFollow Radio Free Galisteo on Instagram at: @radiofreegalisteo. We're on twitter here: https://twitter.com/FreeGalisteo or @FreeGalisteo. We're now on Mastodon: @radiofreegalisteo@mastodon.world - Support the show by going to www.RadioFreeGalisteo.com and clicking on our Patreon support button.
Zibby speaks to USA Today bestselling author and repeat MDHTTRB guest Sonali Dev about The Vibrant Years, a sparkling new novel about three generations of Indian American women navigating dating apps, secrets, and ambition. Sonali describes her wonderful publishing experience as the inaugural pick for Mindy's Book Studio (Mindy Kaling's innovative new imprint!), and the two talk about the book's most memorable elements–its humor, dynamic female characters, immigration narratives, and the myth of fraught mother-in-law relationships. Finally, she teases her next project!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VxtmWbBookshop: https://bit.ly/3WTOg2KKeep your plants alive with the Planta App! Use this link to get 20% OFF Planta Premium: https://links.getplanta.com/cQUz Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Marginalia, KMUW's Beth Golay talks to Sonali Dev about breaking stereotypes at every age, how Bollywood films influenced her, and how she crafted some laugh-out-loud moments.
Happy holidays!Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sonali Dev, who writes Bollywood-style love stories that explore universal themes. She's a USA Today bestselling author and her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, and The Washington Post. Her new book is The Vibrant Years, which has been praised by many, including by Mindy Kaling, who called it “a joyful and fun read…about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves.”Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat do you give writers for Christmas? And should you write on Christmas Day?Chapter 2: News1) Tor will publish print editions of Brandon Sanderson's Kickstarter Novels2) FBI seizes one of the largest sites for pirated workChapter 3: InterviewSonali Dev is a bestselling author of many heartwarming books, but her new novel, The Vibrant Years, is her first book from the new imprint from Mindy Kaling. Mindy's Book Studio publishes fresh, vibrant, and binge-worthy reads from emerging and established diverse voices.In this interview, Dev discusses:1) the importance of perseverance for writers,2) how Jane Austen influences her work,3) providing insight without slowing the story,4) creating characters that matter, and5) balancing planning and inspiration.Chapter 4: Parting WordsBernhardt has written a Christmas story featuring Kenzi Rivera, the series character from the Splitsville novels. https://amazon.com/Yuletide-Splitsville-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0BLZR7YZ5/That story is also in the anthology, Christmas Tapestry. https://amazon.com/Christmas-Tapestry-Collection-Holiday-Tales-ebook/dp/B09LMRP5MS/If you haven't joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, then rate or review it wherever you get podcasts. And you can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.com; www.writercon.comTo subscribe to the WriterCon Newsletter, email willbern@gmail.com
Author Sonali Dev joined The 21st to discuss her literary endeavors, the obstacles she's encountered in the largely white world of publishing, balancing work with familial expectations, and more.
Reesa Woolf, Ph.D. on Confident Speakinghttps://confidentspeaking.com/www.LinkedIn.com/in/reesawoolfphdMekdela, M.A. author of "Plus Size"WEBSITE: https://plussizebook.com/TWITTER & TikTok: @plussizebook Sonali Dev author of "The Vibrant Years"amazon.com/TheVibrantYearsSigned Copies of The Vibrant Years from https://www.andersonsbookshop.com/https://sonalidev.com/=====================================Reesa Woolf, PhD is an International TED Talk Trainer, Keynote Speaker and Author with more than 30-years of experience preparing CEOs and their teams to speak with Confidence. She is an expert in demystifying and eliminating Fear of Public Speaking. Her latest book is Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear: The Easiest Way to Learn the Hardest Subject. https://confidentspeaking.com/Mekdela is an Ethiopian-American writer, advocate, and organizer. She is a contributor of the anthology, “Pan African Spaces: Essays on Black Transnationalism.” Her work has been featured in the North England Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Pennycress Zine. She is an avid student of Feminist and Critical Race theory. Her latest work, "Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change” chronicles the rise of the body positive movement and body positivity through pop culture reviews and personal reflections. https://plussizebook.com/Sonali Dev is a USA Today bestselling author who writes Bollywood-style love stories that explore universal issues. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, the Washington Post, and Kirkus. She has won numerous accolades, including the American Library Association's award for best romance, the RT Reviewer Choice Award for best contemporary romance, and has been listed for the Dublin Literary Award. Sonali Dev's humorous and inspiring new novel The Vibrant Years takes readers into the particular experiences of Indian-American women, walking the often-precarious line between traditional expectations and twenty-first century aspirations. https://sonalidev.com/
Episode 70: Sonali Dev & Sara Polton: Sonali Dev is an award winning author who has built an excellent reputation for relatable storytelling. Her latest book, The Vibrant Years, is already so well regarded it has been selected as the first book to be published by "Mindy'sBook Studio"; a publishing company created by Award Winning Actress Mindy Kaling. Listen as Sonali details what it feels like to be featured by Mindy's Book Studio, being a former classmate of former Miss Universe Aishwarya Rai, why she dedicated The Vibrant Years to all Grandmothers and much more. (The Vibrant Years is available where all fine books are sold including https://sonalidev.com/Author, Actress and Podcaster Sara Polton is back and taking time to educate Duke on the Jewish Holidays including separating fact from commercialized fiction. This is an incredibly insightful and hilarious conversation that will leave you saying " I didn't know that!". Sara also provides great info on her new audio drama horror podcast Stay The Night. (Visit SaraPolton.Com to keep up with all of Sara's projects!)*You can Subscribe to Tell Us The Truth on all leading podcast apps including the iHeart Radio App, Spreaker and iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for daily discussion about top news.*
USA Today bestselling author, Sonali Dev, introduces us to her new women's fiction novel, THE VIBRANT YEARS, which chosen as the first novel to be released by Mindy Kaling's new imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. The story of three generations of women, Mindy describes the book as “a joyful and fun read”, “a tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves.” Find the recommended books, 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 Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com
In the spotlight is the bestselling author of Jane Austen-influenced titles such as “Incense and Sensibility” and “Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors.” Her latest novel, “The Vibrant Years,” is the first book published with the new Mindy Kaling (“The Office,” “The Mindy Project”) imprint Mindy's Book Studio, created in collaboration with Amazon. We discuss: >> Romance >> Indian culture >> Actress and writer Mindy Kaling >> Storytelling >> The writing regimen >> Exercising the brain >> Etc. Learn more about Sonali Dev and her books here: https://sonalidev.com/ Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century,” “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play,” and two yet-to-be-published manuscripts, “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” and the short story collection “Love American Style.” Write to him at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.
This week, Brooke, Kristeen, Shannon, Stacy, and Georgina are discussing some of their most anticipated December releases. Titles mentioned include: Darby Kane, The Last Invitation Hannah Morrissey, The Widowmaker Kosoko Jackson, A Dash of Salt and Pepper Lia Louis, The Key To My Heart Kitty Zeldis, The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights Laura Bates, No Accident Darynda Jones, A Hard Day for a Hangover (Sunshine Vicram #3) Sonali Dev, The Vibrant Years Melissa Baron, Twice In a Lifetime Imogen Clark, An Unwanted Inheritance Terri Parlato, All the Dark Places Dunya Mikhail, The Bird Tattoo Rachel Kapelke-Dale, The Ingenue Freya Barker, High Impact (High Mountain Trackers #4) Mariah Stewart, All That We Are (Wyndham Beach #3) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro
Ashley and Kelly review Sonali Dev's 2022 release "The Vibrant Years" without giving any spoilers — available 12/1/22. This podcast is a Books We Should've Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty.MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover. Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/booksweshouldveread/support
Mindy Kaling is launching her new publishing imprint, Mindy's Book Studio, with THE VIBRANT YEARS (December 1, 2022), from USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev. Taking readers into the everyday world of Indian American women, Dev taps her trademark wit and storytelling magic while exploring deeper questions about women's self-reliance and the fight for empowerment by underrepresented, often unheard voices. Centered on three generations of unconventional and ambitious women, the novel sets them on an intertwined journey of self-discovery as they hilariously embrace their missteps, impulsive decisions, and cringe-worthy dates and learn to live on their own terms. Kirkus Reviews called the book, A cozy cup of chai for the soul.” Grab The Vibrant Years https://amzn.to/3sK04I4 Check out her website sonalidev.com Find all of her books https://amzn.to/3gQIAa8 Join her Facebook Reader's group https://www.facebook.com/groups/349032945534656 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message
Blaze Boudoir host Kate Lebeau is always ready to talk romance. On a recent episode, she welcomed USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev to chat about Sonali's red-hot writing career and her many Bollywood-inspired romance novels, including THE WEDDING SETUP, INCENSE AND SENSIBILITY, and her latest release, THE EMMA PROJECT. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
This week, Stacy, Shannon, and Kristin discuss some of their favorite romance series featuring families. Titles mentioned include: Nora Roberts, Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga #1) Elizabeth Lowell, Amber Beach (Donovan #1) Corine Michaels, Come Back for Me (Arrowood Brothers #1) Stacey Reynolds, Raven of the Sea (The O'brien Tales #1) Chloe Liese, Always Only You (Bergman Brothers #2) Claire Kingsley, Protecting You (The Bailey Brothers #1) Naima Simone, The Road To Rose Bend (Rose Bend #1) Sonali Dev, Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors (The Rajes #1) Susan Mallery, Under Her Skin (Lone Star Sisters #1) Helen Hoang, The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss quotient #1) Penny Reid, Beauty and the Mustache (Winston Brothers #0.5) Lauren Royal, Amethyst (Jewels #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro
We're back from our summer hiatus! This week we dive into The Emma Project by Sonali Dev, the fourth installment of the Raje family series. We meet Vansh, the youngest Raje child as he returns to the Bay Area and realizes for the first time in his life that he'd like to stick around... maybe it has something to do with his lifelong friend, the controversial Knightlina? ~~~ Check us out in CNN! Get your own copy of The Emma Project to follow along! Send us your questions or comments at: thepemberleypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @thepemberley Visit our website: thepemberleypodcast.com
Sonali Dev has some very big news! Her upcoming book, The Vibrant Years, is one of the debut titles of Mindy Kaling's new imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. So we talk and squee and talk some more about Kaling's work, about The Vibrant Years, and what Mindy's Book Studio means for her new book. Has she texted Mindy yet? I will ask!We also talk about her recent interview in Town & Country magazine, and what she's working on now. Plus, because Sonali is the greatest, she brought jokes. Multiple bad jokes at the end for everyone to enjoy!Special thanks to Jen Jacobs for editing this episode, and to Garlic Knitter for the transcript. Thanks to Jes Brock for setting up this interview.Special note about the intro/outro: Yup, I have COVID. My voice sounds exceptionally weird. I'm doing okay, and thank you for understanding.Music: purple-planet.comCoupons? Coupons! Visit Carawayhome.com/SARAH for 10% your next purchase: Non-toxic cookware made modern.Visit Ritual.com/SARAH for 10% your first three months of vegan-friendly multivitamins delivered to your door. Visit Thrivecausemetics.com/SPTB for 15% off your first order: the Liquid Balm Lip Treatment is terrific. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sonali Dev has some very big news! Her upcoming book, The Vibrant Years, is one of the debut titles of Mindy Kaling's new imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. So we talk and squee and talk some more about Kaling's work, about The Vibrant Years, and what Mindy's Book Studio means for her new book. Has she texted Mindy yet? I will ask!We also talk about her recent interview in Town & Country magazine, and what she's working on now. Plus, because Sonali is the greatest, she brought jokes. Multiple bad jokes at the end for everyone to enjoy!Special thanks to Jen Jacobs for editing this episode, and to Garlic Knitter for the transcript. Thanks to Jes Brock for setting up this interview.Special note about the intro/outro: Yup, I have COVID. My voice sounds exceptionally weird. I'm doing okay, and thank you for understanding.Music: purple-planet.comCoupons? Coupons! Visit Carawayhome.com/SARAH for 10% your next purchase: Non-toxic cookware made modern.Visit Ritual.com/SARAH for 10% your first three months of vegan-friendly multivitamins delivered to your door. Visit Thrivecausemetics.com/SPTB for 15% off your first order: the Liquid Balm Lip Treatment is terrific. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Amanda and Jenn give some recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month in this week's special themed episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Fill out our listener survey and be entered to win a $50 gift card to the indie bookstore of your choice! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo (out in July 2022) Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang (tw: racially motivated violence) IQ by Joe Ide The Verifiers by Jane Pek (cw: discussion of suicide) The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez (cw: child abuse) Intimacies by Katie Kitamura Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao (tw: child abuse) Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden (tw: addiction) Sonali Dev's The Rajes series (cw: lots of trauma and angst) Gearbreakers & Godslayers (out June 28) by Zoe Hana Mikuta Shark Dialogues by Kiana Davenport(cw: violence against women and children incl. rape and abuse, racial slurs, violent racism, and basically everything else you can think of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're talking about one of our favorite historical romances, Jeannie Lin's Butterfly Swords. This is one we've mentioned on previous episodes, and discussed at length during Jeannie's Trailblazer episode, as it is the first own voices Asian-set historical romance. Aside from setting the standard for adventure romance, it's also a near-perfect road trip romance with one of the hottest slow burns you'll ever read. We talk about all of it, including the absolutely devastating first kiss—one that should go down in romance history. TL;DR: We love this book hard.Thanks to Charlotte Howard, author of Secret Verses, and Mila Finelli, author of Mafia Mistress, for sponsoring the episode. Stay tuned after the episode to hear the first chapter of Mafia Mistress in audio!Our next read along is Virginia Henley's The Dragon and the Jewel, a deep cut from Sarah's childhood. Check your content warnings and remember this one is from 1991, so we don't even know, honestly. We're flying without a net here. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo or your local indie.Show NotesThis week, we're reading the debut novel Butterfly Swords by romance trailblazer Jeannie Lin. This is the first book in her Tang Dynasty series. It's not too late to see Sarah with Christina and Lauren in Connecticut on May 18th, 2022, or Jen with Christina, Lauren, and Sonali Dev in Naperville on May 19th, 2022.We're looking for an artist to draw us a magnificent firebird. Maybe it's you? So, it's classic Jen to get titles wrong. Farewell, my Concubine is a movie, and the third book in the Tang Dynasty series is called My Fair Concubine. But, that's not Li Tao's book, either–it's The Dragon and the Pearl. We talked about Road Trip romance back in season 1. Time for an interlude from The Princess Bride.Our next read along is The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley, first published in 1991.
Lydia and Tay recap & discuss episode 1, season 2, of Bridgerton. The Pride & Prejudice vibes are real, folks!What we're reading/watching:Both: Starstruck, a rom com series in the vein of Notting Hill, Our Flag Means Death, an irreverent pirate romp with surprising amounts of romance, and Taskmaster (go check it out on Youtube!)Lydia: Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma, Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, and Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev.Tay: Reread Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell; The House of the Spirits by Isabel AllendeThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!
Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago, the same time she lost everything else important to her: her dreams, her fierce independence, and the man she loved. Not wanting to see her mother hurt anymore, she put her wild self away and became the dutiful daughter her mother needed and took on her brother's role in the family business. Now her best friend's big, fat Indian wedding is a chance to get away from her endless duties at the restaurant and maybe even have some fun (if she remembers how). But a setup arranged by her mother, with a doctor no less, is the last thing she needs. The fact that he checks all her mother's boxes just makes everything better…and worse. Then Emmitt Hughes shows up. Her brother's best friend. The love she once chose over family duties and her responsibilities. The one she asked to leave, and who did. The one who knows the real Ayesha. Torn between a love from the past that could cost her the only person she has left and her sense of obligation to her mother, will Ayesha find the strength to stop thinking about what everyone else wants and finally put herself first? Or is the old Ayesha truly gone for good?
Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago, the same time she lost everything else important to her: her dreams, her fierce independence, and the man she loved. Not wanting to see her mother hurt anymore, she put her wild self away and became the dutiful daughter her mother needed and took on her brother's role in the family business.Now her best friend's big, fat Indian wedding is a chance to get away from her endless duties at the restaurant and maybe even have some fun (if she remembers how). But a setup arranged by her mother, with a doctor no less, is the last thing she needs. The fact that he checks all her mother's boxes just makes everything better…and worse.Then Emmitt Hughes shows up. Her brother's best friend. The love she once chose over family duties and her responsibilities. The one she asked to leave, and who did. The one who knows the real Ayesha. Torn between a love from the past that could cost her the only person she has left and her sense of obligation to her mother, will Ayesha find the strength to stop thinking about what everyone else wants and finally put herself first? Or is the old Ayesha truly gone for good?
Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago, the same time she lost everything else important to her: her dreams, her fierce independence, and the man she loved. Not wanting to see her mother hurt anymore, she put her wild self away and became the dutiful daughter her mother needed and took on her brother's role in the family business. Now her best friend's big, fat Indian wedding is a chance to get away from her endless duties at the restaurant and maybe even have some fun (if she remembers how). But a setup arranged by her mother, with a doctor no less, is the last thing she needs. The fact that he checks all her mother's boxes just makes everything better…and worse. Then Emmitt Hughes shows up. Her brother's best friend. The love she once chose over family duties and her responsibilities. The one she asked to leave, and who did. The one who knows the real Ayesha. Torn between a love from the past that could cost her the only person she has left and her sense of obligation to her mother, will Ayesha find the strength to stop thinking about what everyone else wants and finally put herself first? Or is the old Ayesha truly gone for good?
What happens when a hopeless romantic decides she wants her family's help in finding a husband? Bestselling author Sonali Dev (A Bollywood Affair, Pride Prejudice and Other Flavors) joins Sarah and Alisha today to tell the heartwarming story of meeting her husband just days before their wedding, and the unexpected romance that blossomed between them. Plus seeing the true beauty in your partner even when all of his hair gets cut off on your wedding day. =We're promising all the feels on LoveStruck Daily, with new love stories every Monday-Friday. In the meantime, follow @LoveStruckDaily on Instagram and Twitter for extra content, and send your love stories to lovestruckdaily@frolic.media. View episode transcript here --->https://tinyurl.com/SonaliDev Wishing you all a very Happily Ever After
Award winning author Sonali Dev discusses her latest release, The Wedding Setup, a heartfelt short story about one woman's journey of self-discovery and what it means to be happy. While she's hanging out at the Writing Table, she provides a peek into her writing life. Sonali writes Bollywood-style love stories that let her explore issues faced by women around the world while still indulging her faith in a happily ever after. Her novels have been on Library Journal, NPR, Washington Post and Kirkus Best Books of the year lists. She has won the American Library Association's award for best romance, the RT Reviewer's Choice award for best contemporary romance, the RT Seal of Excellence, and is a RITA Finalist.Sonali lives in the Chicago suburbs with her very patient and often amused husband and two teens who demand both patience and humor, and the world's most perfect dog. Intro roll for WTPC
It's Spook-tober! Pages n' Pages is celebrating all things Spooky by reading the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark trilogy by Alvin Schwartz. It's a fun walk down memory lane as we were both obsessed with reading these creepy tales as children, but will they hold up now that we're adults? You be the judge! Articles mentioned: https://wickedhorror.com/features/editorials/not-appropriate-for-children-an-in-depth-look-at-scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark/ https://tuneinrockon.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/the-15-most-disturbing-illustrations-from-scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark/ https://filmschoolrejects.com/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark-banned-book/ Books we mention: Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, Beautiful Things Evil People Do by Kailee Reese Samuels, The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff, Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige, Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes #2) by Sonali Dev, The Brown Sisters trilogy by Tahlia Hibbert, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Check out Pages n' Pages on Instagram. These opinions of the books are entirely our own. Image by Kapona via Vector Stock.
Vibe Check D had a busy week dealing with her daughter's cold, but she was able to see her new, grown-up friends! G's mom is visiting her in WA and she got to show off some of her favorite places in her new home. * SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE DISCUSSION A great place to hear more about second chance romance is our interview with Reese Ryan, who wrote three second chance romances in 2020: Second Chance on Cypress Lane, Secret Heir Seduction, and A Reunion of Rivals Gwen's Recs: Movies - Always Be My Maybe, The Philadelphia Story, heartbreaking version of Wuthering Heights from 2011 TV - Ross and Rachel, Lorelei and Christopher, Eleanor and Chidi from The Good Place Books – Persuasion (The OG Second Chance Romance, in our opinion) Pop Culture – Ben and Jen 3.0! Danielle's Recs: Movies – Sweet Home Alabama, Love and Basketball, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, High Fidelity TV – Mer-Der on Grey's Anatomy (and most of the other major romance storylines on the show... is it nostalgia?), Jess and Nick on New Girl, but also, CeCe and Schmidt's love story is possibly even more akin to a romance novel! Books - Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan, Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole, Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev, A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria, One Week to Claim it All by Adriana Herrera (her new book, JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS will be out in October) * Recs from DIANA BILLER THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN PARIS hits stores on October 12. Pre-order now! You can also read her debut, THE WIDOW OF ROSE HOUSE, and a holiday novella, A CHRISTMAS SPARK. Hot take! Diana doesn't believe in ghosts, but she loves writing about them. Also, we all think we will make excellent ghosts one day. Neuroscience as we know it was really coming into its own during this time (though it wasn't called neuroscience just yet). Diana showed us her copy of Origins of Neuroscience, which looks fascinating... and very dense. Discovering BTS has brought Diana so much joy (Same, girl!). Also, she has the best pets! Shout out to Valentino and Giselle!! We got the scoop on Diana's future release, The Hotel of Secrets, set in Vienna, with a beautiful hotel owner and a reluctant spy. Look for it in early 2023. Please be aware that dates can change (such is publishing!), so sign up for Diana's newsletter to get the latest info. https://www.dianabiller.com/ Instagram Twitter * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle is still scrolling at night, but she is also reading more! Reading a print book with short chapters and very lyrical writing, like the Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante, has been a huge help. This week, she is VERY determined to finsih the copyedits on THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP. Her new Rothy's Driver Loafers are making her immensely happy. Gwen has been reconnecting with friends by sending them lovely little gifts and she will continue to work on this because it has been really satisfying. She now wants to focus on making stock because it's soup season! Gwen has started using a Breville milk frother and is making her own lattes at him, which is very comforting. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Website Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite
I had so much fun speaking with author Sonali Dev, creator of Bollywood-style love stories with a multicultural cast of characters you will definitely root for! I love her Bay Area based, Jane Austen inspired series based on the Raje family - the latest of which just released and is a great end of summer read! Join me in hearing how this architect turned into a full-time author, how being too chatty got her everywhere in life and what's next for her and the fabulous Rajes! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you're listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world! SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 57:Connect with Sonali via her website and instagramSonali's books on Bookshop.org and Amazon.comJane Austen - because it's time for a re-read!JANE AUSTEN SCREEN ADAPTATIONS WE DISCUSSED:Pride & Prejudice (Colin Firth edition) and the Keira Knightley onePersuasion (1995)Ang Lee's Sense & Sensibility with interesting commentary on how Emma Thompson's screenplay updated the men in the best possible way in The AtlanticBOOKS and MORE:Write my name across the sky by Barbara O'NealThe Dating Plan by Sara DesaiErotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur JaswalA Suitable Boy by Vikram SethA Fine Balance by Rohinton MistryFollow us on Instagram for more on our guests and everything we mentioned in this episode! Special thanks to Varun Dhabe and the team @ Boon Castle / Flying Carpet Productions for audio post-production engineering!Join me in hearing how this architect turned into a full-time author, how being too chatty got her everywhere in life and what's next for her and the fabulous Rajes! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you're listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
This week, Gwen got to see friends who came to visit and she started composting! Danielle survived her family vacation to Michigan and changed her social media handles to @DJacksonBooks to start changing into her author persona! Food in Pop Culture Do we ever stop talking about food? NOPE! Do we have a TON of recommendations? YES! Gwen's Chef Shows: Celeb chefs like Ina, Martha, Tabitha Brown, plus Giada and Bobby Flay's forbidden love. Gwen's Food Competition Shows: Top Chef is the OG! Gwen's TV/Movies: Chocolat, Hook, Kitchen Confidential, A Matter of Taste; Controversy over Roadrunner Gwen's Books: Louisa Edwards' “Recipe for Love” series featuring chefs and restaurant owners. And I back Danielle's choice of Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev. Danielle's Chef Shows: Nadiya Bakes, Chef Show, and I've been known to just turn on the Food Network and watch whatever comes on Danielle's Food Competitions Shows: Top Chef, Chopped, Great British Baking Show, Nailed It! Danielle's TV/Movies: Chef, Ratatouille, Dinner Rush Danielle's Books: Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev, Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera, A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau, The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory, Accidentally Engaged by Farrah Heron Recs from Sonali Dev The first Austen novel that Sonali read was Pride and Prejudice. There was a very 80s, very awesome P&P retelling called Trishna that she watched when she was younger. The Raje Series: Pride Prejudice and Other Flavors, Recipe for Persuasion, and Incense and Sensibility Coming soon: the 4th book in the Raje series, based on Emma. Head to https://sonalidev.com/ for more information. Follow her on Twitter, Instagram, join her Facebook Reader group, Dev Nation, and sign up for her newsletter! Goals/Comfort & Joy Gwen did not find a GP or a vet, but she did go to the dentist! This week, Gwen would like to find a “fried” chicken recipe for her new air fryer! Gwen has found immense comfort in oat milk lattes. Danielle survived family vacation, and wants to find a new baking recipe to perfect (she is leaning toward puff pastry). Danielle LOVES this Crushed Oreo and White Chocolate Chip cookie recipe! Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite
We realized pretty quickly that we had NO IDEA what we were talking about with Spank Me, Mr. Darcy by Lissa Trever. None of us here at What The Smut had even read the original. We knew we needed some serious help! Enter Adrienne the Librarian, a long-time friend of Kandy's a brilliant librarian, and a Jane Austen SUPERFAN that loves Pride and Prejudice. Adrienne shared her experience with Pride and Prejudice, talked about Jane Austen like she is an old friend, shared what she would have been reading herself, discussed some of the customs and fashions of the regency period, and then gave you the BEST mostest Librarianest ever pile of book recommendations. All of which are linked below! What would Jane read? Pride and Prejudice inspiration The Gothic novel like The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole was all the rage back in Jane's day. You can see the influence in her gothic satire Northanger Abbey. Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady by Samuel Richardson which is the story of a young woman that escapes a marriage she doesn't want and ends up a sex slave. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding which is a bawdy adventure in which a young man strikes out to the city. What would Elizabeth Bennet wear? As Adrienne pointed out and we have no doubt noted through the bajillions of Austen movies. Corsets were not really the thing during the Regency period. I found the idea that women would wet the inner layer of fabric on the dress amazing so I wanted more! I found two great online articles and one amazing book. First, check out Lithubs Tight Breeches and Loose Gowns. Then hop over to Fashion Era for a complete rundown of Regency dress and the dropping of the waistline. If you still need more you are going to want Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. What to read if you love Pride and Prejudice? If you like Regency check out the Queen of Regency Georgette Heyer. For something a bit more smutty try Tessa Dares Regency novels. A recent trend is moving the plot of Pride and Prejudice to a different culture. Adrienne recommends Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev it's set around an Indian family in Canada. She loves Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith because you can actually forget you are not reading the original. Don't miss The Austen Project's Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld which is a thoroughly modern retelling that places Liz as a magazine writer and Mr. Darcy as a neurosurgeon. She offers a couple of awesome Young Adult (YA) options as well. Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Ibi Zoboi set in the Bronx and discussing cultural identity, class, and gentrification. Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price is a Private Eye mystery.
What, you thought we were done with Pride and Prejudice?! Well, buckle up, gentle listeners, because we've got a lot of episode for you! Jessie and Annie tackle as many adaptations of as they possible can, and they don't do it alone! Special guest and BFF4EVA Liz joins the two as they talk casting, favorite Darcys (all of them) and other things they love. **Adaptations covered in this episode:****TV/Film*** [BBC's "Pride and Prejudice](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/) (1995)* [Joe Wright's *Pride and Prejudice* (2005)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414387/)* [*Pride and Prejudice*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032943/) (1940)* "[The Lizzie Bennett Diaries](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ePOdU-b3xcDyyzeR5NjxeLEElsqYzn1)" webseries (2012)* [*Bride and Prejudice*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361411/) (2004)*[Bridget Jones's Diary](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243155/)* (2001)**Books**[Ibi Zoboi's *Pride*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35068632-pride)[Sonali Dev's*Pride and Prejudice and other Flavors* ](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41154302-pride-prejudice-and-other-flavors)[PD James's*Death Comes to Pemberley* ](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12875355-death-comes-to-pemberley) ([& miniseries](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2951788/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1))[Seth Grahame Smith's*Pride and Prejudice and Zombies*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5899779-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies) ([& movie](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1374989/))### MENTIONS* [Olivia Dade's *Spoiler Alert*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50496918-spoiler-alert)* [Daphne du Maurier's *Rebecca*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17899948-rebecca)* [Alexi Daria's *You Had Me at Hola*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52886627-you-had-me-at-hola)* [Crystal Hana Kim's *If You Leave Me*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34858106-if-you-leave-me)* [Whitney D. Grandison's *A Love Hate Thing*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44674899-a-love-hate-thing)**Talk to us! We'd love to hear from you.**[https://thedailyknightley.com](https://thedailyknightley.com)Twitter: [https://twitter.com/knightleypod](https://twitter.com/knightleypod)Instagram: [https://instagram.com/thedailyknightley](https://instagram.com/thedailyknightley)Email: [thedailyknightley@gmail.com](mailto:thedailyknightley@gmail.com)Music from [https://filmmusic.io](https://filmmusic.io): “Improbable” by Kevin MacLeod ([https://incompetech.com](https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY ([http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. And that's only the beginning! There is so much going on in this richly rendered novel from award-winner Sonali Dev! Tune in to sample this unique twist on the royals archetype. With a classy narration from Soneela Nankani, the book begins with a high stakes moment in the career of our doctor heroine Trisha Raje. The title may focus on our sense of taste, but it's clear from the first chapter that this is a book of stunning visual imagery.Subscribe to The Story Bites Podcast on Soundwise
Author of “books with a Bollywood beat," Sonali Dev tells us about her most recent novel, A Distant Heart, which tells the story of Kimi, whose childhood illness leaves her stuck in a kind of Rapunzel-style, over-protected ivory tower. Sonali Dev tells us about writing about the Mumbai suburb in which she grew up and how she identifies with her main character's optimism. Our conversation goes deep into how women are represented in romance, how illness and wellness are used as metaphors in Sonali's stories, and issues of representation and diversity in the romance industry. You can check out A Distant Heart and Sonali Dev's other books here at the Deerfield Public Library. Or learn more about her work at sonalidev.com. We welcome your comments and feedback--please send to: podcast@deerfieldlibrary.org. More info at: http://deerfieldlibrary.org/podcast Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest
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