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Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -IngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinThe Librarians Books Mentioned - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabSomebody is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowellNovemberBitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé ÅkerströmLiterary fiction, mother-daughter relationship, Swedish pop star whose mother is trying to protect her from the pastCursed Daughters by Oyinkan BraithwaiteLiterary fiction, family curse, a woman whose family believes she is another family member reincarnatedLucky Seed by Justinian HuangLiterary fiction, matriarch of a wealthy family is pushing her gay nephew to produce an heir for the familyNext Time Will Be Our Turn by Jesse Q. SutantoLiterary fiction, woman learning the truth of her glamorous grandmother's star crossed queer love storyThat's Not How It Happened by Craig ThomasLiterary fiction, family whose lives get adapted into a movie and chaos ensues, creator of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHERThe White Hot by Quiara Alegría HudesLiterary fiction, bad-mom trope, generational trauma, Siddhartha reimaginingQueen Esther by John IrvingReturn to the world of The Cider House Rules The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, translated by Matt TreyvaudMagical realism, a fox spirit who sells magic healing treats to humansDeeper than the Ocean by Mirta OjitoLiterary fiction, multigenerational, immigration, family tiesThe Eleventh Hour by Salman RushdieShort stories, magical realismPalaver by Bryan WashingtonLiterary fiction, family, healingThe Pelican Child by Joy WilliamsShort stories, the struggle of livingDays at the Torunka Cafe by Satoshi Yagisawa, translated by Eric OzawaLiterary fiction, set in Tokyo, three people find literal and emotional nourishmentThe Botanist's Assistant by Peggy TownsendMystery, cozy, research assistant to a botanist must solve a murderThe Mysterious Death of Junetta PlumHistorical mystery, Jazz Age Harlem, woman and her orphaned charge must solve a murderThe Perfect Hosts by Heather GudenkaufThriller, someone dies at a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party, secretsBest Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoThriller, satire, competitive real estate market, woman who has lost out on 11 houses will do anything to get her dream homeWith Friends Like These by Alissa LeeThriller, group of college friends who have been playing a killing game known as The Circus for 20 yearsThe Burning Library by Gilly MacmillanThriller, dark academia, Scotland, rivalling secret orders of women battling to find a medieval manuscript, murderTurns of Fate by Anne BishopFantasy, contemporary, paranormal detective, start of seriesThe Nameless Land by Kate ElliotFantasy, epic, sequel to The Witch RoadsThe Merge by Grace WalkerSci fi, dystopian, a world where the separate consciousnesses of two people can be put in one bodyBrigands and Breadknives by Travis BaldreeThird book of Legends and LattesI, Media by Ayana GrayHistorical fiction, retelling, Greek mythology, villain origin storyAphrodite by Phoenicia RogersonHistorical fiction, retelling, Greek mythologyBeasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen, translated by David HackstonHistorical fiction, Finland, triple timeline, 1700s naturalist, 1850s Alaskan governor finds mysterious skeleton, 1950s museum curatorLast Call at the Savoy by Brisa CarletonHistorical fiction, historian investigating story of first female celebrity bartenderThe Mad Wife by Meagan ChurchHistorical fiction, 1950s housewife, motherhood, identityThe Place Where They Buried Your Heart by Christina HenryHorror, child disappearance, scary house, woman returning home to confront childhood mysteryThe Villa, Once Beloved by Victor ManiboHorror, gothic, Philippines, diaspora, intergenerational trauma, demonsSecond Chance Romance by Olivia DadeContemporary romance, small town, plus size heroine, second chance, grumpy/grumpyBlackthorn by J.T. GeissingerDark romance, gothic, paranormal, forbidden, grumpy/grumpy, enemies to lover, dark magic, touch her and dieThe Marriage Narrative by Claire KannContemporary romance, reality TV, marriage of convenienceSon of the Morning by Akwaeke EmeziRomantasy, spicy, set in the Black South, queer, magicEmber Eternal by Chlore NeillRomantasy, thief with secret magic, court intrigue/imperial politicsViolet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily KremphotlzRomantasy, plant witch and grumpy alchemist must save their small town from a magical plagueThe Bookshop Below by Georgia SummersRomantasy, disgraced bookseller restores a magical bookshop and enters dark underworld of dark ink magic and shady collectorsBook of Lives by Margaret AtwoodMemoirCher: The Memoir, Part TwoThe First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation by Jim ClyburnMemoirQueen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore by Ashley D. FarmerBiography of woman who helped found modern Black nationalism and who led the fight for reparationsWe Did OK, Kid by Anthony HopkinsMemoirStar of the Show: My Life on Stage by Dolly PartonMemoirBread of Angels by Patti SmithMemoir100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life by Dick Van DykeAutobiographyBlack-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char AdamsHistory, the role of Black-owned bookstores in Black political movements throughout U.S. historyThirst Trap by Gráinne O'HareLiterary fiction, queer, friendship, moving from late 20s to early 30sWhere There's Room for Us by Hayley KiyokoQueer YA romance in reimagined queernorm Victorian EnglandThe Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose by Robyn GreenQueer romance, Red White and Royal Blue but in the London theater sceneAs Many Souls as Stars by Natasha SiegelQueer romantasy, sapphic, witch and demon caught in game across multiple lifetimesPetty Lies by Sulmi Bak, translated by Sarah LyoHorror, epistolary, four characters locked in a cycle of vengeanceDecemberThe Snake-Eater by T KingfisherFantasy, contemporary, horror, woman leaves the city to live in her late aunt's house, an ancient god comes to collect on aunt's unfulfilled promiseThe Birdwater by Jacquelyn MitchardLiterary fiction, journalist investigates a former classmate who is accused of murderThe Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra PatrickMagical realism, magical coffee which grants you a wish, protagonist wishes to revisit her past so she can change the presentHouse of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-JonesReprint of early novel - series of interconnected short storiesThe Jaguar's Roar by Micheliny Verunschk, translated by Juliana BarbassaHistorical fiction, parallel timelines - one is an Indigenous girl in the 1800s who is kidnapped, and another that is a modern woman's search for herTailored Realities by Brandon SandersonFantasy, short storiesDawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal RanaFantasy, woman must secretly join enemy's magical school after her clan is killed, djinn, vengeanceWe Will Rise Again edited by Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka OlderSpec fic, short stories, essays, protest, resistance, hope, interviewsThe Mating Game by Lana FergusonParanormal romance, wolf shifter, Christmas, contemporaryTender Cruelty by Katee RobertDark romance, Hera/Zeus, Greek retelling, spicyThe Dark is Descending by Chloe C. PeñarandaThird in romantasy trilogyThe Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World by Tilar J. MazzeoHistory, Gold Rush–era, maritime adventure, Mary Ann Patten - first woman captain of a merchant shipGalapagos by Fátima Vélez, translated by Hannah KaudersWeird fiction, queer, group of artists who are dying of AIDS embark on a surreal final voyage through the Galapagos IslandsSong of Ancient Lovers by Laura Restrepo, translated by Caro de RobertisFantasy, retelling, mythical love story, Queen of Sheba and King SolomonCape Fever by Nadia DavidsHorror, gothic, psychological, historical, 1920s, maid finds herself entangled with the spirits of a decaying manor, secretsAn Anthology of Rural Stories by Writers of Color edited by Deesha PhilyawShort storiesWinter Stories by Ingvild RishøiShort storiesSecrets of the First School by TL HuchuFinal Edinburgh Nights bookBetter in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance by Cassandra ClareShort storiesThe Happiness Collector by Crystal KingSpec fic, a historian's dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she discovers her employers aren't humanThe Last Vampire by Romina GarberYA dark fantasy, boarding school, Pride and Prejudice meets CraveThe Library of Fates by Margot HarrisonRomantasy, two former classmates race to find a rare book that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your pastA Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie DaraCozy fantasy mystery, when a killer targets her brother, a grim reaper risks everything to save himRomantasy Cocktails by Jassy DavisCookingA Steep and Savage Path by JJA HarwoodRomantasy, vampires, dark romance, enemies to lovers, journey to the underworldWe Who Will Die by Stacia StarkRomantasy, Ancient Rome, Rome-antasy, vampires, slow burn, magic creatures, godsAn Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah ColeFantasy, dark academia, magic university, secret societyMurder in Manhattan by Julie MulhernMystery, historical, female reporter solving crimes in the glamorous world of the rich and famous in 1920s ManhattanHer Time Traveling Duke by Bryn DonovanRomantasy, time travel, grumpy-sunshine, love spells brings a Regency duke to modern timesSeeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-BrokaParanormal romance, two people literally haunted by their exesEveryone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. ChiltonMystery, funny, 90s serial killer, TikTok true crime investigatorTwin Tides by Hien NguyenYA horror, long-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother's disappearance
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia share the November releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 554) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: How About Now by Kate Baer Like Family by Erin O. White Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel With Friends Like These by Alissa Lee The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon Helm by Sarah Hall The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn 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 and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Journey Towards Morning by Victoria Safford. Olivia is reading The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown. Erin is reading The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.
It's time to go beyond the stars! In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Alex Segura, Daniel H. Wilson, and Ken Liu for a cosmic conversation on the ever-evolving world of science fiction. They dive into the genre's growth, the art of writing in shared universes, and their own galaxy-sized reading recs. Then, Cece and Meara join for segment two with stellar sci-fi book recommendations to add to your TBR. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Link to our full book list: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/science-fiction-double-feature-exploring-new-worlds-through-books-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-7 Guest host recommendations: Cece The Seep - Chana Porter Salvation Day - Kali Wallace Meara The End of Men - Christina Sweeney-Baird Annie Bot - Sierra Greer Joe August Kitko and the Mechas from Space – Alex White The Bones Beneath My Skin – TJ Klune Follow the guests & guest hosts: Segment 1: Alex Segura - website Daniel H. Wilson - website Ken Liu - website Segment 2: Cece – links Meara - links Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:01:23 Segment 1 with Alex Segura, Daniel H. Wilson & Ken Liu 00:52:53 Break 00:53:51 Segment 2 – Sci-Fi Recs with Cece & Meara! 01:29:12 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm sharing nine must-read book recommendations that I can't stop raving about to friends, family, and even strangers. From emotional rollercoasters to perfect romances and mind-bending fantasies, these books have left a lasting impact on me. So get comfy, pull out your TBR app, and find your next favorite read!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TYka112G6zI
Grab your coffee and your TBR list, friend — we're diving into my favorite reads of 2025! From faith-filled fiction that met me right in the middle of motherhood, to nonfiction that stirred my soul and audiobooks that carried me through the carpool line, today's episode is packed with honest recommendations and cozy conversation.Whether you're looking for a fun fiction, a spiritual growth book that actually encourages (not pressures) you, or an audiobook to fill your quiet moments, I'm sharing the stories that reminded me God is always growing something, even in the hidden places.
Join Roe and Allorah on this episode as they delve into their favorite reads of 2025 and share the 10 must-reads they plan to conquer before the end of the year. From dark romance and mafia thrillers to dystopian fantasies and cowboy romances, discover the books that have captured their hearts and those still on their towering TBR lists. Plus, don't miss the special espresso martini recipe to keep you awake on those long reading nights!00:00 Welcome to The Plot with a Twist00:46 Reflecting on the Year in Books02:19 Reading Goals and Challenges16:20 Tracking Your Reading Progress23:01 Favorite Reads of the Year34:57 Iliana: The Ultimate Mafia Enforcer37:25 Reckless by Elsie Silver: A Well-Executed Pregnancy Trope39:25 Cunning Vows: A Mafia Auction with a Twist43:04 Soul Match: A Unique Dystopian Concept44:08 Meet Me in Dreamland: A Delightful Enemies to Lovers45:41 Trick by Natalia Jaster: Dark Fantasy Romance50:08 10 Books to Finish Before the End of the Year01:04:22 Espresso Martini: The Perfect Drink for Your TBR01:05:46 Thank You and Stay Tuned!
The Boom Room 584 Broadcast date November 1, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 584 Broadcast date November 1, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 584 Broadcast date November 1, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
A TBR legújabb vendége Bognár Edmond, akit Edmond Könyvkuckója néven lehet megtalálni a közösségi oldalakon. YouTube-on csaknem 6 ezer feliratkozója van, Instagramon több mint 8 ezren, TikTokon 14 ezren követik. Mik voltak a legmeghatározóbb olvasmányai, hogyan hozzák össze a könyvek az embereket? És vajon befolyásolja a BookTok világa a könyvkiadást? Elárulja az epizódban. TBR ('To Be Read') podcast A Könyves Magazin és a Bookline közös podcastsorozatában BookTokkerekkel, könyves influenszerekkel beszélgetünk a közösségi média és az olvasás kapcsolatáról. Segíthet a TikTok abban, hogy egyre több fiatal olvasóvá váljon? Vagy a scrollozás csak elveszi az értékes időt a könyvektől? Ezeket a kérdéseket járjuk körül vendégeinkkel, és természetesen könyveket is ajánlunk. A műsor házigazdája: Bakó Sára, a Könyves Magazin újságírója
We're rating all things Halloween with a flag color, from what candy you hand out, to your spooky (or not-so-spooky) decor, and whether you dress up or sit it out!
Today I'm reviewing Hour of the Pumpkin Queen — a perfectly autumnal blend of cozy horror and slow-build suspense, wrapped in folklore, fall aesthetics, and that creeping dread that sneaks up on you chapter by chapter.With its rich seasonal atmosphere, eerie tension, and a heroine trapped between tradition and terror, this book hits that sweet spot between comforting and unsettling. If you live for Halloween energy, witchy stories, harvest legends, and horror with heart, this one absolutely belongs on your TBR.
Send us a textIt's that time of year again! Time to react to AITA Halloween Stories, time to put on our special surprise wigs, try not to laugh at literally everything we say, and give you guys the spoiler free Halloween rundown! We've got a spooky season fave and fail including a holiday meet cute, and the official Scream House, a smash or pass (fictional) serial killer / monster edition, and a whole lot of hilarious Am I the A Hole scenarios with one thing in common: Halloween. Are they justified for their outburst at being bested at a halloween costume contest by A DOG?! Is she the a hole for not telling her “super vegan” neighbor she was eating gelatin candy until it was too late? What about childhood trauma about a mom dressing up her daughter as… you guessed it… a HOTDOG?! We bring you all of these, and more, plus our seasonal book recommendations and fall hopefuls on our neverending TBR lists. See you there, ghouls!
This week, we're cozying up with our favorite book we read in October! From eerie plots to heartwarming moments, we're unpacking what made this story stand out among all our spooky season reads. Tune in as we share our favorite quotes, the themes that stuck with us, and how this book perfectly captured the October mood. Whether you've read it too or just want to add something new to your TBR, grab your blanket and cup of coffee - this episode's full of bookish love and autumn vibes.Follow us on Instagram @webookedit
FROM TODAY'S RECAP: - Article: How Can I Have Assurance of My Salvation? (Got Questions) - Article: How Can I Have Assurance of My Salvation? (Christianity.com) - Article: The Agonizing Problem of the Assurance of Salvation - Article: Insecurity and Assurance of Salvation - Share your story with us or contact TBR! Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube - Follow Tara-Leigh Cobble: Instagram - Read/listen on the Bible App or Dwell App - Learn more at our Start Page - Become a RECAPtain - Shop the TBR Store - Credits PARTNER MINISTRIES: D-Group International Israelux The God Shot TLC Writing & Speaking DISCLAIMER: The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.
FROM TODAY'S RECAP: - Video: Luke Overview (Part 2) - The Bible Recap - Day 281 - TBR on YouTube! Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube - Follow Tara-Leigh Cobble: Instagram - Read/listen on the Bible App or Dwell App - Learn more at our Start Page - Become a RECAPtain - Shop the TBR Store - Credits PARTNER MINISTRIES: D-Group International Israelux The God Shot TLC Writing & Speaking DISCLAIMER: The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.
Benvenuti su Bookatini 2.0 - il podcast per chi è ghiotto di libri.L'ospite di questa puntata è Elisabetta, che trovate alla pagina Instagram @olodramma e @reader_interrupted e su TikTok sempre come @olodramma, insieme torniamo al format Legenda - libri da leggere prima di subito, in cui elenchiamo quali saranno probabilmente le nostre prossime letture urgenti.Nell'episodio abbiamo citato i seguenti libri:"Alchemised", SenLinYu, Rizzoli"Gotico Salentino", Martina Pierri, Einaudi Editore"Katabasis", R. F. Kuang, Oscar Fantastica "Malpertuis", Jean Ray, Alcatraz Edizioni"Tutta la vita che resta", Roberta Recchia, Rizzoli"Racconti italiani gotici e fantastici", a cura di Dario Pontuale, BlackDog"I giorni di vetro", Nicoletta Verna, Einaudi Editore"Equinox", Chiara Strazzulla, GainsworthPotete contattarmi, scrivere commenti, suggerimenti, domande e condividre con me le vostre letture su questo tema contattandomi alla pagina Instagram Bookatini_podcast.Se volete sostenermi e godere di contenuti aggiuntivi, potete unirvi a 4 possibili livelli di Patreon che trovate al link: https://www.patreon.com/bookatiniLa sigla di Bookatini è scritta e suonata da Andrea Cerea
Witch please! In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we're leaning all the way into fall vibes with cozy and witchy reads that'll keep you warm as the weather cools. In segment one, Joe is joined by Claribel A. Ortega, Liz Montague, HB Akumiah, and Travis Baldree for a fireside chat about all things cozy fantasy, witchy worlds, and why we can't get enough of stories that feel like a soft blanket and a spellbook in one. Then in segment two, Bre, Kayla, and Meara stop by to share their favorite cozy and witchy reads to add to your TBR cauldron. Whether you love small-town magic, talking familiars, or books that smell like cinnamon and candle wax, this episode will enchant your fall reading list. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Link to our full book list: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/witch-please-cozy-witchy-reads-for-fall-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-5 Guest host recommendations: Bre A Murder for Miss Hortense - Mel Pennant Snapdragon - Kat Leyh Kayla The Ex Hex – Erin Sterling We Ride Upon Sticks – Quan Barry Meara The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Sangu Mandanna Sweet and Bitter Magic - Adrienne Tooley Follow the guests & guest hosts: Segment 1: Claribel A. Ortega - Website H.B. Akumiah - Instagram Liz Montague - Website Travis Baldree - Website Segment 2: Bre - Links Kayla - Links Meara – Links Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:21 Intro 00:02:48 Segment 1 with Claribel A. Ortega, Liz Montague, HB Akumiah & Travis Baldree! 00:56:43 BREAK 00:58:42 Segment 2 – Book Recs with Bre, Kayla & Meara! 01:42:13 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Well Read Baddies! We're back with chapters 33–36 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and trust us, the stakes are sky-high. In this episode, four generations land under one roof, “land vs. family” collisions take center stage, and Wade's rushed trial delivers a gut-punch verdict that threatens the Kingdom itself. We break down the courtroom power plays, the consequences of that fateful deed, and how generational guilt ripples through Nikki's present. Plus, in our coffee break, we share our latest reads — Lana dives into Make a Scene by Mimi Grace, while Sam revisits Deja Brew by Celestine Martin. We also chat about our realistic fall TBR goals and what's coming next in our Substack roundup. Content warning: racial violence, wrongful conviction, family conflict. Reading along or just here for the convo, grab your copy of Happy Land and tune in — things are getting real in the Kingdom. P.S. Join our virtual book club on the Bookum app, browse our Bookshop.org list, and listen on Libro.fm. Leave us a voice note with your thoughts, and if you'd like to support the show directly, our $5 Substack tier keeps this indie pod running. Links below! We can't wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://www.shewellread.com/contact OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I'm diving into If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon, a sweeping tale of betrayal, reinvention, and 1980s glamour. It follows Tracy Whitney, a young woman whose perfect life unravels after a devastating betrayal, forcing her to rebuild herself from the ground up. From a prison cell to glittering European cities, she transforms into a woman of wit, charm, and courage, making a new life for herself on the outside. As always, these are just my personal thoughts. I'll be chatting about the storytelling, pacing, and how Sheldon captures both the excess and the empowerment as we follow Tracy's journey. If you love stories of resilience, revenge served with style, and a dash of romance, this might be one to add to your TBR. And stay tuned to the end of the episode for a quick review of Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the third in her Assistant to the Villain series, and a playful, fantasy-tinged romance that adds a lighter twist to the week's reading. So pop the kettle on, get comfy, and let's talk books. Episode Links Flowers in the Attic Mel Easy Connections Raye's Instagram
The Boom Room 583 Broadcast date October 18th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 583 Broadcast date October 18th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 583 Broadcast date October 18th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
On this episode, Tina of TBR, etc., talks about how being an active book person in multiple internet formats affects her reading life, her favorite genre acronym, and we go deep into the world of reading trackers. We also talk about her viral moment this past summer when she broke an AI-related book story. Books to Read if You Liked Unknown Caller Books With Covers We Hate and Why We Read Them Anyway Tina TBR, etc Instagram TikTok Tina Books | TBR, etc. - YouTube Book Talk, etc. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: It's Not the End of the World by Jonathan Parks-Ramage Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin Books Highlighted by Tina: Look Closer by David Ellis Hush Little Baby by R.H. Herron Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher Dominion by Addie E. Citchens Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry Nobody Knows You're Here by Bryn Greenwood When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Mary by Nat Cassidy King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby The Nix by Nathan Hill When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Play Nice by Rachel Harrison Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Humans by Matt Haig The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
Are you craving something new to read — something magical, thought-provoking, or deeply inspiring that isn't already on every “Top 10 Fantasy” list?In this episode, Jim shares 30 lesser-known but fantastic novels across fantasy, science fiction, and horror — each one uniquely written, highly rated by readers and critics alike, and bursting with imagination, heart, and hope.Some of these stories celebrate courage and compassion; others explore wonder, grace, or the quiet strength of resilience.All of them deserve more love than they've received — and by the end of this video, your TBR will be overflowing.✨ This episode is spoiler-lite, so dive in freely!
We welcome Sarah from Your True Shelf to the pod today to discuss reading challenges and, specifically, #HRCYED - The Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever do, Jenny and Sarah take the opportunity to discuss their recent/current reads and TBR's for the challenge.Books mentioned:Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinIt Was Always You by Emma CooperThe Things We Lost by Jyoti PatelPop Scars by ANTHONY Kavanagh (not Andrew!)LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (Andy Serkis Audiobook)Boudicca's Daughter by Elodie HarperThe Tarot Reader of Versailles by Anya BergmanWe Love You, Bunny by Mona AwadThings mentioned:HRCYED 2.0 websiteTBR Spin by Sarah FreshlyRead Good Challenge 2025 by Ben Reads GoodThe Gilmore Book ClubGet in touchInstagram | TikTok | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fi | Email | YouTubeSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prepare to grow your already overflowing TBR (sorry, not sorry!) with our new series What Are You Reading?. In this episode, host Jason Blitman sits down with Pentatonix and Dancing with the Stars' Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying to chat about the books that they've been reading recently and about their new children's book, Fa La La Family. Scott Hoying is a Grammy and Emily award-winning singer, songwriter, and arranger from the multiplatinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix. He cofounded the group in 2011 and has headlined hundreds of shows worldwide. He is very active in the LGBTQ+ community and is passionate about helping and inspiring queer youth. With his husband, he's also coauthored How Lucky Am I? His proudest accomplishment is becoming a husband, and soon, a father!Mark Hoying is a writer and marketing professional from Seattle, Washington. After graduating from the University of Washington, he met and began developing projects with his husband, Scott Hoying. He cowrote the original Christmas single "Thank You" on Pentatonix's holiday album and currently manages the girl group Citizen Queen. Mark's proudest accomplishment is becoming a husband, and soon, a father!Support the showBOOK CLUB!Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERE October Book: Middle Spoon by Alejandro Varela SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ MERCH!http://gaysreading.printful.me WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com
Welcome back, we are here this week to discuss another Hemingway short story. This time we discuss "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," a short story that highlights Hemingway's style and is a good entry point into his short stories. And finally, we nominate a good selection of books to add to our TBR. Some are spooky, others are depressing and European. Find out what we select!As always thanks for listening and happy reading.TBR additionsRevenge by Yoko OgawaLolly Willowes By Sylvia Townsend WarnerContact Us:Instagram @therewillbbooksTwitter @therewillbbooksEmail willbebooks@gmail.comGoodreads: Therewillbebooksko-fi.com/therewillbbookspatreon.com/therewillbbooks
It's a monster-mash of an episode! We're going big for spooky season with horror favorites, eerie insights, and enough book recommendations to haunt your TBR straight through Halloween. In this king-sized candy bar of a Halloween special, Joe is joined by horror icons Rachel Harrison and Ryan La Sala to chat about how the horror space has evolved, what sets YA apart from Adult horror, and why readers are craving fear like never before. Then, stick around for a double feature of horror recommendations from Amy, Bre, Jananie, and Kayla—plus during the mid-episode break Joe shares a few not-so-scary reads from our friends at Kensington Books. Whether you're a longtime horror lover or a scaredy cat in search of your next gateway read, this episode is packed with chills, laughs, and plenty of books to keep you up all night. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Link to our full book list: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/haunted-pages-a-halloween-book-lounge-special-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-4 Guest host recommendations: Amy Allen Clark One Yellow Eye - Leigh Radford The Scald-Crow - Grace Daly Bre Cutthroat – Octavia Grant This Cursed House by Del Sandeen Flowers of the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn Jananie K. Velu An Academy for Liars – Alexis Henderson Natural Beauty - Ling Ling Huang Mexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno-Garcia Kayla I Was a Teenage Slasher – Stephen Graham Jones When the Wolf Comes Home – Nat Cassidy Rest Stop – Nat Cassidy Joe Bad Dreams in the Night & Let Me in Your Window – Adam Ellis Haunted – Chuck Palahniuk Follow the guests & guest hosts: Segment 1: Rachel Harrison – Website Ryan La Sala - Website Segment 2: Amy Allen Clark - Links Bre – Links Jananie K. Velu – Links Kayla – Links Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:24 Intro 00:02:52 Segment 1 with Rachel Harrison & Ryan La Sala 01:00:36 BREAK – Some not-so-scary Halloween Recs 01:03:15 Segment 2 pt. 1 Horror Recs with Kayla & Jananie 01:38:22 Segment 2 pt. 2 Horror Recs with Amy & Bre 02:21:11 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm reviewing Girls Who Play Dead by Joelle Wellington—a pulse-pounding YA thriller that's as chilling as it is empowering.This novel dives deep into the world of true crime obsession, exploring how society glamorizes violence against women while silencing their stories. With sharp writing, unflinching tension, and a heroine who refuses to stay a victim, Girls Who Play Dead is both a gripping mystery and a powerful commentary on survival and justice.If you love dark YA thrillers, feminist revenge narratives, and stories that hit hard emotionally, this one absolutely belongs on your TBR.✨ Tune in for my full review—why it worked, what stood out, and why Girls Who Play Dead is one of the most important thrillers of the year. Follow on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for more bookish deep dives and reviews every week.#GirlsWhoPlayDead #JoelleWellington #YAThriller #FeministThriller #BookReviewPodcast #SpotifyPodcasts #BookTube #DarkYA #TrueCrimeBooks #FeministReads
We've ranked the best in fantasy… now it's time to head for the stars!
In this episode, I'm sharing my top 10 most anticipated new romance book releases dropping this November 2025. This coming November gives a little bit of everything no matter what romance trope or category of romance you love best. Dive into a new holiday romance, a new romantasy, and new romances in many of your favorite tropes. Tune in to see which new romance books are on my TBR list already! BOOKS MENTIONED:Elf-ish by L.B. Dunbar: https://amzn.to/42YRoQrBlackthorn by J.T. Geissinger: https://amzn.to/3JRmt21Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen: https://amzn.to/41z5XJULove You, Mean It by Laura Pavlov: https://amzn.to/4o0ZXm8Keep Me Never by Meagan Brandy: https://amzn.to/4pVwOunFreeing the Wild by Paisely Hope: https://amzn.to/46vbjsEHoneymoon Phase by Amy Daws: https://amzn.to/4mFWU1iDaddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck: https://amzn.to/46uCzr7And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens: https://amzn.to/48eiruNBrimstone by Callie Hart: https://amzn.to/4mNYb6JMy Favorite Hero by Melanie Moreland: https://amzn.to/3J0OjZrLINKS MENTIONED: Romance Book Reading Journal: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-book-journal/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinBlog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Boom Room 582 Broadcast date October 11th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
Carole O'Neill's guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Art Bell, author of the book What She's Hiding. Art Bell is a former television executive. As president of Court TV, he oversaw daily live courtroom coverage and the production of hundreds of hours of original true-crime television series, documentaries, and movies. His memoir, Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor, was a finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards in both the memoir and business categories. Art has had short stories, nonfiction, and satire published in several journals, including Lowestoft Chronicle, Aethlon: The Journal of Sports Literature, The Ocotillo Review, Fiction Southeast, Castabout Arts and Literature, High Shelf Press, and Writers Read. What She's Hiding: A thriller, published in March 2025 by Ulysses Press, is his first novel. Art lives with his wife, Carrie, in Park City, Utah. He regained his sense of humor in March 2008. In her book review, Carole stated this novel could almost live in the Romantic Suspense genre. While we learn early on that New York lawyer, Henry Gladstone has been fooled by his ex-wife, Leslie, it isn't very long before we discover he would give anything to renew their relationship. Set mainly in Manhattan, the drama eventually details calls from a Russian mobster to frighten both Henry and his former wife with threats of kidnapping, blackmail and even death. Her lies continue to be questioned until Henry is beaten and found by a private investigator hired by his best friend. Art Bell's well-crafted story, What She's Hiding, allows us to see how a man can continue to believe in a woman, even after being robbed of his savings, when love is blind. Leslie was very good at deception. So, was her story really true, or was she trying to set herself up for a life of riches. This is a fast read and one you should put on your TBR list. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Art Bell Website: https://www.artbellwriter.com/ IG: @artbellauthor FB: @artbellauthor LinkedIn: @Art Bell Purchase What She's Hiding on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4g5Pvqt Ebook: https://amzn.to/45OuJIB Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #artbell #whatsheshiding #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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This week we decided to each compile our favorite list of audiobooks to recommend to you! We give you some that we have listened to, some that are on our TBR, and some we have just heard great things about. We also chat about how we're feeling about Alchemised so far! Make sure you grab a copy of Alchemised by SenLinYu for our October book club pick and come hang out with us on Instagram! Currently Reading: Alchemised by SenLinYu Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 3 by Beth Brower
Romance, mystery, and a Gothic setting make this book the perfect one to add to your fall TBR! Join us this week as we chat with author Hannah Linder about her book The Girl from the Hidden Forest! You'll hear about Hannah's inspiration for the story, unique dialects, and her experience as a Selah and Carole award winner!
In this episode I am diving into a fun micro trope of romance and talking about some of my favorite romance books with pen pals – books where the characters write back and forth to each other in letters or emails or possibly on an app and it's this correspondence that really propels the story or at least forms this initial connection between characters – possibly before they even meet.I recently read a book with this micro trope and LOVED it, so it got me thinking about what other books about pen pals have I read and loved or are there more that I haven't but can put on my TBR list. If you love this micro trope of pen pal romance books as much as I do then you're going to love this episode. BOOKS MENTIONED: Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger: https://amzn.to/4pHD7RQBranded by Saffron A. Kent: https://amzn.to/3VAPh1mYours Truly by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/3Ke7sYiDirty Letters by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward: https://amzn.to/482QZA4The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary: https://amzn.to/3IA8KfFTo Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne: https://amzn.to/4myN1CAThe Casanova by T.L. Swan: https://amzn.to/4nurGvGReasonable Doubt by Whitney G.: https://amzn.to/4mwag0lMy Favorite Hero by Melanie Moreland: https://amzn.to/46SNtFYLINKS MENTIONED: Romance Book Reading Journal: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-book-journal/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinBlog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've talked about books, tropes, and even smut before—but this week, we're diving into something a little deeper. Can you love Jesus and read romantasy?
The Boom Room 581 Broadcast date October 4th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 581 Broadcast date October 4th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
The Boom Room 581 Broadcast date October 4th, 2025 For more TBR visit www.instagram.com/theboomroomofficial NEW : The Boom Room NON-STOP. No talking, just music! www.theboomroom.nl
All government shutdowns do end at some point, no matter how dark and gloomy things may feel, and all businesses are charged with navigating both today's environment and positioning for tomorrow's opportunity set.But the shutdown is where we had to start this episode featuring John Caucis and James Wichert, public sector analysts at the market intelligence firm Technology Business Research. John and James overview how TBR is monitoring the situation and how federal contractors may have had some early practice amid the Department of Government Efficiency's pushes for cuts.The conversation with our Ross Wilkers then turns forward to a preview of the new 2026 federal fiscal year that may be starting out without funding for agencies, but will still have plenty of priorities to follow once they open for business.Some of those priorities featured in the discussion: IT modernization, drives for efficiencies, where the dollars are flowing in civilian and defense programs, more outcome-based contracting and the search for one integrator to overhaul the U.S.' air traffic control system.
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this week's preview episode, we're going full Stars Hollow life—think Gilmore Girls banter, cozy small-town charm, and just the right amount of romance. If you love the feeling of a Hallmark fall movie in book form, this one's for you. We kick things off with Fall I Want by Lyra Parish, a grumpy/sunshine small-town romance set against crisp autumn days, pumpkin spice lattes, and fake-dating swoons—all available on Kindle Unlimited.This is just a taste of what you'll find inside our new community podcast on Substack. Along with bonus episodes, you'll also get quarterly meetups, virtual author panels, and a weekly mood-reading curated daylist to help you build the perfect TBR.Right now, you can lock in a 20% off forever annual subscription—just $48 for the year. Join us for cozy recs, community vibes, and your next favorite read.Sign up here!Mentioned in this episode:Advertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us
Prepare to grow your already overflowing TBR (sorry, not sorry!) with our new series What Are You Reading?. In this episode, host Jason Blitman sits down with Heather Aimee O'Neill—debut author of The Irish Goodbye, this month's Read with Jenna pick—to chat about the books that have been keeping her company lately.Heather Aimee O'Neill is a poet, a teacher, and the assistant director of the Sackett Street Writers' Workshop. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and two sons. The Irish Goodbye is her first novel.Support the showBOOK CLUB!Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERE October Book: Middle Spoon by Alejandro Varela SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ MERCH!http://gaysreading.printful.me WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin share the October releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 549) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar (10/14) Same: Poems by Hannah Rosenberg (10/21) Wreck by Catherine Newman (10/28) Erin's books: Bog Queen by Anna North (10/14) Pride and Pleasure by Amanda Vaill (10/21) The Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson (10/28) Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading A Guardian and A Thief by Megha Mujumdar. Erin is listening to The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.
In this episode, we're breaking down the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we review our wildly confident (and occasionally tragic) 2023 predictions. We'll debate which obvious blockbusters will actually deliver, which films are destined to flop, and which ones might just surprise us by staying frosty. Plus, Erin is out to prove her movie-savvy credentials, while Knox brings the heat with another round of Red Lights, Red Cards.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/627It's a great time to be on our FREE email list! Head to knoxandjamie.com/nonfiction to subscribe and add some amazing fall books to your TBR (you DO NOT want to miss next week's edition). Accountability: 2023 Fall Movie Preview | Cinema Enema | Eras Movie made how much? | Green Lights // Dumb Money | Foe by Iain Reid | The Holdovers | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | May December Watch all the Obvious, Losers & Stay Frosty trailers here Red Light Mentions: Riyahd Comedy Festival | Backlash for Europeans Winning Ryder Cup | White Out at Penn State | Landry Kiffin/Whit Weeks hard launch Green Lights:Jamie: books - Vampires of El Norte & The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel CañasKnox: movie - One Battle After AnotherEpisode sponsors: ZYN | Pura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile. There's something here for everyone — historicals, contemporaries, a splash of magic, princesses, superheroes, time-travel, widows, F1 drivers...a real ideal dinner party roster.If you'd like more romance chat in your life, please consider joining our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! There, magnificent firebirds hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com. BooksSeptember ReleasesFaster by Andie J. ChristopherThe Earl That Got Away by Diana QuincyResisting the Forbidden Widow by Maggie WestonThe Scot's Seduction Megan FramptonThe Dreamer and the Deep Space Warrior by TK TuckerOctober ReleasesHell's Heresies by Kat D. CoffinFemale Fantasy by Iman Hariri-KiaWrecking Caine by Amelia SheaA Scar in the Bone by Sophie JordanCowboy, It's Cold Outside by Maisey YatesStrings Attached by Noel BaileyA Pack for Winter by Eliana LeeIsn't It Obvious by Rachel Runya KatzLondon Calling by Rita GordonBackslide by Nora DahliaPlay You For It by Samantha SaldivarThe Devil She Knows by Alexandria BellefleurAll of us Murderers by KJ CharlesOnly Rakes Need Apply by Kate PearceJulia Song Is Undateable by Susan LeeSome Kind of Famous by Ava WilderA Star Is Scorned by Maureen Lee LenkerBlue Collar Billionaire by Amy AndrewsOnce Upon a Courtesan by Jess MichaelsClaiming the Princess by Charis...
If your books are managing you (not the other way around), this episode is your 15‑minute reset. Kathi Lipp walks you through a simple, shelf‑by‑shelf plan to create a peaceful, findable home library you'll actually use—without losing the joy of reading. Listeners will learn: • The MEET method to make your library pay you back (Money, Energy, Emotional bandwidth, and Time) • Kathi's three zero‑guilt questions to decide what stays and what goes • Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf: two simple zones that make your system maintainable • Why capacity matters (and why you don't need more shelves) • How to stop “buying to become” and end guilt stacks • Practical upkeep: one‑in‑one‑out, return stations, and exit strategies (little libraries, friends, donations) • Where to house TBR (hint: it's not your nightstand!) Plus, Kathi Lipp shares a favorite Forever Shelf pick and introduces "Jesus Was," a thoughtful, conversation‑starting book she endorsed by her dear friend Susy Flory—perfect for souls that need a gentle reset. Press play and take back your shelves in the next 15 minutes. Find this episodes full show notes and resources here.
FROM TODAY'S RECAP: - Genesis 2:7 - Judges 7:22 - Genesis 50:20 - TBR in Spanish - Spanish Invites! - Dwell Bible App Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube - Follow Tara-Leigh Cobble: Instagram - Read/listen on the Bible App or Dwell App - Learn more at our Start Page - Become a RECAPtain - Shop the TBR Store - Credits PARTNER MINISTRIES: D-Group International Israelux The God Shot TLC Writing & Speaking DISCLAIMER: The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.