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Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever.

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Hit the Road with Annie Hartnett 59:48

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Annie Hartnett discusses the inspiration behind her quirky road trip novel The Road to Tender Hearts and why she breaks all the rules in writing her stories. Annie Hartnett joins me to discuss her latest bestselling novel, The Road to Tender Hearts, and the inspiration behind this road trip story. We explore the heartfelt and humorous moments that showcase a wonderfully quirky found family, which even includes a psychic cat. She also shares the surprising real-life inspirations for her unforgettable characters and explains how literary mischief is woven into their worlds. In this quirky conversation, Annie and I discuss: Why Annie made a death-predicting cat named Pancakes the emotional engine of the novel—and how a real-life nursing home cat named Oscar inspired this unforgettable character. How playing with point of view and narrator's voice keeps her writing fresh, and why she's unconcerned with grammar "rules." How Annie's own cross-country trip in her twenties helped shape the emotional core of this incredible road trip story. BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing an accompanying book list of 29 books about road trips , including new releases and backlist titles, that speak to the ripple effects of substance use across families and generations. Meet Annie Hartnett Annie Hartnett is the author of Unlikely Animals, which won the Julia Ward Howe Prize for fiction and was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize.She is also theauthor of Rabbit Cake, a finalist for the New England Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews best book of the year. Hartnett has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs the Accountability Workshops for writers, helping them commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog. Mentioned in this episode: Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron , check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits—thank you for supporting my small business! Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland) BONUS BOOK LIST: 29 Books About Road Trips to Read Now Download Today's Transcript The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett Red Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian Miller Married with Children Jane the Virgin Fargo Raising Arizona Karen Russell The Frightening and Wonderful Things That Will Happen to You When You Publish Your First Novel by Rufi Thorpe Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Annie on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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This Raw Debut Shows Addiction's True Cost 55:50

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In this Jessica Guerrieri interview, we discuss her debut, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and how 12 years of sobriety shaped this unforgettable tale. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a raw and emotionally resonant debut that examines the insidious nature of alcohol addiction and how it distorts relationships, parenting, and one woman's self-perception. In this conversation, Jessica shares how her twelve-year sobriety journey shaped the story and why telling the truth about addiction matters. In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Jessica and I discuss: How Jessica's sobriety journey helped her write Leah's addiction story with such emotional clarity The mental gymnastics of addiction—and what she wants readers to understand about recovery How the sober community rallied around her and helped usher her novel into the world The truths about AA meetings that might surprise readers Why she chose to blur the lines between literary fiction and women's fiction in her genre-bending debut BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing a companion book list of 19 addiction fiction reads , including new releases and backlist titles, that speak to the ripple effects of substance use across families and generations. Meet Jessica Guerrieri Originally from the Bay Area, Jessica Guerrieri lives in Davis, California, with her husband and three young daughters. Jessica has a background teaching special education but left the field to pursue a career in writing. Her debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea , won the Maurice Prize for Fiction from her alma mater, UC Davis. With over a decade of sobriety, Jessica is a fierce advocate for addiction recovery. Mentioned in this episode: Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 39-page reading guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron , check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits—thank you for supporting my small business! Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland) 19 Addiction Fiction Books to Read Now Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Lara Love Hardin Happy Women Dinners The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Jessica on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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2025 Summer Reading Guide 31:10

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The NEW 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide includes 56 titles, including upcoming releases, new releases, and backlist gems. Browse 39 pages of bookish fun to prepare for your best summer stack. Welcome to one of my favorite episodes of the year- the official reveal of the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide ! This year's guide features 56 handpicked titles across every genre to help you find the perfect book for your summer reading mood. In this special episode of Book Gang , I'm revealing the inspiration behind this year's Summer Reading Guide. A recent health challenge shifted how and why I read, making this season's selections more intentional, joy-filled, and personal than ever before. From the ninety-eight books I read for this season, I'm spotlighting four unforgettable debut novels that stole my heart and should be at the top of your TBR. These fresh new voices are ones I'll be championing all season long, and I hope they become new favorites for you, too. Don't miss my special announcements on three upcoming projects I have in the works for online AND local friends to create even MORE bookish fun for your reading year. Grab a notebook (or open your Libby app!) to reserve all these gorgeous books for this year's fun, and let's deep dive into the WHY behind this year's selections. Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or receive the 39-page reading guide download ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron , check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits- thank you for supporting my small business! Editor's Note: We have switched from Bookshop.org to direct sales with three featured bookshops to ensure they keep every penny of the profit. Meet Amy Allen Clark Amy Allen Clark is the founder of MomAdvice.com, a vibrant online community she has nurtured since 2004. Through this platform, Amy shares practical advice on recipes, DIY projects, and book recommendations for her readers. In 2013, Amy authored The Good Life for Less , published by Penguin, and provided families tips for running their household on a shoestring budget. Amy launched the Book Gang Podcast in 2021. The book podcast celebrates debut authors, explores backlist titles, and highlights under-the-radar book selections. Through engaging conversations with writers and fellow book enthusiasts, Amy's goal is to connect you with your new favorite book. Residing in Indiana, Amy is a mother of two who has shared her journey living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to raise awareness and support others facing similar health challenges. Connect With Me: Buy the 2025 Summer Reading Guide Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Support the Show With a Tip on Buy Me a Coffee…

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Writing Bestsellers With An ADHD Brain 1:08:23

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In this Allison Larkin interview, we discuss writing Home of the American Circus and the creative writing routines that have transformed her life with ADHD. This week, I'm talking with my friend and bestselling author Allison Larkin about her latest novel, Home of the American Circus . But this conversation goes far beyond crafting this sprawling family drama. Allison is pulling back the curtain on how she writes such emotionally resonant stories while navigating ADHD and the beautiful writing habits she's uncovered by simply embracing her creative brain. Home of the American Circus is set in Somers, NY—the birthplace of the American circus and the author's hometown. Freya must return home after a financial emergency in this beautiful family drama. The house she's returned to is crumbling, and the relationships are even more so. But when she discovers her 15-year-old niece secretly living there, she unravels her past and reimagines what healing might look like. In this warm conversation, Allison and I discuss: 🧠 What writing with ADHD actually looks like for her—and the tools that help her workflow 📚 How neurodivergent representation shaped her character and why this representation matters 🎧 The magic of working with longtime audiobook narrator Julia Whelan and what it is like to hear her books read by the prolific narrator for the first time 🖼 How her creative hobbies breathe life into her fictional world and the new pursuits that are helping her find her voice This episode is part of our Summer Author Series featuring fourteen incredible voices from our 2025 Summer Reading Guide. The guide will drop on May 16th! 📚 BONUS BOOK LIST: Circus Books To go with today's theme, I've also created an immersive immersive circus books book list featuring 22 unforgettable titles that are filled with magic, mystery, and unforgettable adventure under the big top. 📚 Book Club Reminder : Don't forget to join our May book club discussion of Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino on May 30th at 8 PM ET. 📝 Love this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it's a free way to support the show and help more readers discover our conversations. 🎧 Bonus Challenge : Have a favorite circus-themed novel? Tap the Spotify comment box and share! Meet Allison Larkin Allison Larkin is the internationally bestselling author of the novels The People We Keep , Stay , Why Can’t I Be You , and Swimming for Sunlight . Her short fiction has been published in the Summerset Review and Slice, and nonfiction in Author in Progress, a how-to guide from Writer’s Digest Books, and the dog anthology I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Jeremy, and their rescue dogs. Mentioned in this episode: Download Today's Show Transcript Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland) Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin The People We Keep by Allison Larkin Old Bet statue in Somers, NY Scrivener Swimming For Sunlight by Allie Larkin Eowyn Ivey Returns to Magical Realism Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook Julia Whelan Stay by Allie Larkin Thank you for Listening by Julia Whelan The Julia Whelan Interview You Need to Hear Bluff by Michael Kardos TrueHearts Collective The People We Keep: An Interview with Allison Larkin Now That We Think About It Podcast Lessons For Writing Your First Book with Ethan Joella Alice Carbone Tench Eating Again: The Recipes That Healed Me by Alice Carbone Tench Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Allison on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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Unboxing the Influencer Life Through Fiction 34:18

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This week, we're diving into a debut thriller that's frothy, funny, and unhinged in the best way. Liann Zhang joins me for a laugh-out-loud conversation about her new novel, Julie Chan Is Dead —a genre-blending con-artist thriller about identical twin sisters whose lives split in dramatically different directions… until one of them winds up dead. When the authorities mistake Julie for her famous sister, she makes a bold choice: to step into Chloe's perfectly curated shoes and steal her life. What follows is a fast-paced, satirical exploration of influencer culture, viral content, and the dark side of social media fame. In the spirit of the influencer theme, we share the most bizarre influencer swag we've ever received before digging into how a pandemic-fueled fascination with influencer culture allowed Liann to take a break from her dreams of writing about the Ming Dynasty. We also talk about what it's like to write a morally murky protagonist, the grotesque cult subplot that takes things to the next level, and why this book just might be Bunny meets Yellowface with a touch of The Bling Ring . In this fun conversation, Liann and I discuss: How Liann pivoted from writing about the Ming Dynasty to a con-artist thriller Why influencer culture during the pandemic was the perfect satirical setting Creating the character of Julie: an intriguing anti-heroine who fully leans into her morally gray side. The ongoing need for critical consumption of influencer content 📚 BONUS BOOK LIST: Books About Twins Can I parent-trap you into a new book list? If Julie Chan Is Dead got you hooked on stories about sisters and identity swaps, don't miss this week's themed list on Books About Twins . You'll find chilling mysteries, psychological thrillers, and heart-tugging literary fiction that explore the unique dynamics only twins can share! 📚 Book Club Reminder: Don't forget—our next MomAdvice Book Club meeting is on May 30th at 8 PM ET, and we'll discuss Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this surreal and moving novel during our community conversation! 🎧 LET'S CONNECT: What's your favorite twin-themed book? Tap the comment feature on Spotify and share your pick—I'd love to hear from you! 📝 Love this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it's a free way to support the show and help more readers discover our conversations. Meet Liann Zhang Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel. Mentioned in this episode: Download Today's Show Transcript Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland) Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang Anna Delvey Apple Cider Vinegar Julie Chan is Dead PR box Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Liann on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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The Evangelist Who Vanished and Returned 49:01

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Journalist Claire Hoffman unpacks Sister, Sinner, the gripping true crime story of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson’s disappearance and miraculous return. If you've never heard the name, Aimee Semple McPherson, you're not alone—but Claire Hoffman's Sister Sinner will ensure you never forget her name again as America's first mega-preacher. Today, we discuss this riveting biography, which opens with the astonishing true story of Aimee, who shaped modern evangelicalism, vanished into the ocean for 35 days, and returned with a kidnapping tale so wild it led to two sensational trials.The author was the first researcher granted access to the complete court records of Aimee's grand jury trial—records that, for more than a century, the Foursquare Church has refused to share with the outside world. Uncover her journalistic approach, which is both deeply researched and refreshingly secular. Embracing Aimee's contradictions—faith healer and showman, sinner and saint, feminist and fundamentalist creates a page-turning experience. Whether religious or not, you'll love this conversation on how charisma, celebrity, and faith collide. In this intimate and insightful conversation, Claire and I discuss: Her background and five-year research process to bring Aimee's story to life Why Aimee's disappearance is the opening chapter, and what type of reader did she hope the true crime angle might pull in How Claire's background as a journalist for Rolling Stone has given her a unique lens into the world of what it means to be a celebrity The effort and reverence required when accessing court documents like this for a project 📚 BONUS BOOK LIST : I've curated a list of 28 incredible books about faith and churches featuring buzzworthy new releases and must-read backlist gems. Browse while you listen! 🗓 BOOK CLUB INVITE : Patrons, check your inbox for a printable version of this list and an invite to our April 25th chat with Lynda Cohen Loigman on The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern . We'll discuss her cozy, feel-good novel about finding love in your eighties. 📝 Love this show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it's a free way to support my work and help other book lovers find us. Meet Claire Hoffman Claire Hoffman is the author of the memoir Greetings from Utopia Park and a journalist reporting for national magazines on culture, religion, celebrity, business, and more. She was formerly a staff reporter for the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone . She is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz, and has an MA in religion from the University of Chicago and an MA in journalism from Columbia University. She serves on the boards of the Columbia School of Journalism, ProPublica, and the Brooklyn Public Library. Her new book is SISTER, SINNER: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson . Mentioned in this episode: Download Today's Show Transcript BONUS BOOK LIST: 28 Books About Churches & Faith (fiction & nonfiction) Join the April Book Club Chat (The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern) Sister, Sinner by Claire Hoffman Greetings From Utopia Park by Claire Hoffman Charles Duhigg Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Claire on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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How The Bright Years Was Paved Through Letters 45:31

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Sarah Damoff shares how The Bright Years evolved from an epistolary draft into a powerful multi-POV family saga exploring addiction across generations. Every so often, a debut novel arrives so confident and assured it's hard to believe it's the author's first. Sarah Damoff's The Bright Years is one of those rare books. Deeply informed by her work as a social worker, Sarah offers readers an empathetic and profoundly immersive exploration of addiction and its reverberations across generations. Deftly weaving their family's personal history with political and cultural moments creates a layered portrait of a family navigating love and loss through the generations. In this intimate and insightful conversation, Sarah and I discuss: Her savvy and scrappy journey to landing a book deal with Simon & Schuster How The Bright Years began as an epistolary novel and evolved into a multi-POV saga The challenge of writing addiction and redemption with compassion How setting the story across decades helped her explore shifting perspectives and memory 📚 BONUS BOOK LIST : I've curated a list of the best 19 addiction fiction books —featuring buzzworthy new releases and must-read backlist gems. Browse while you listen! 🎧 LET'S CONNECT : What's the best fiction book you've read on addiction or recovery? Tap that comment feature on Spotify—I'd love to hear your picks! 🗓 BOOK CLUB INVITE : Patrons, check your inbox for a printable version of this list and an invite to our April 25th chat with Lynda Cohen Loigman on The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern . We'll discuss her cozy, feel-good novel about finding love in your eighties. It's a face-hurting-from-smiling kind of read! 📝 Love this show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it's a free way to support my work and help other book lovers find us. And to my Book Gang patrons: you've given me bright years I didn't know were possible. Thank you! Meet Sarah Damoff Sarah Damoff lives in Texas with her husband and children, where she is a social worker. Her work has appeared in Porter House Review , Ruminate Magazine , and Open Global Rights , among other publications. The Bright Years is her debut novel. Mentioned in this episode: Download Today's Show Transcript NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 19 Addiction Fiction Books to Read Now Join the April Book Club Chat (The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern) The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Young Park The Best Debut Novels of 2023 with Thao Thai Banyan Moon by Thao Thai Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli Claire Lombardo A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Lisa Genova Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Barbara Kingsolver Maggie O'Farrell Dani Shapiro Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Sarah on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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How Sarah Harman's Debut Took Publishing By a Storm 36:15

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Sarah Harman shares the journey behind All the Other Mothers Hate Me, from journalism to fiction, a fierce book auction, and its upcoming FX adaptation. You'll know immediately if this book is for you from the opening line: "The missing boy is ten-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit." That audacious beginning sets the tone for All the Other Mothers Hate Me , a compulsively readable thriller perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Finlay Donovan . Sarah Harman's journey to publication is just as gripping as her novel. A former foreign correspondent for NBC News, Harman's background in breaking news reporting brings a sharp, fast-paced edge to her storytelling. Her debut became the subject of a fierce bidding war, ultimately securing a major deal—and soon, it'll hit the screen, adapted for FX by The Bear's Christopher Storer. In this episode, we discuss: How All the Other Mothers Hate Me subverts the missing-child thriller trope The surreal experience of a nine-way auction for her book deal Her involvement in adapting the novel for television The cultural and feminist themes woven into her story NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: This week's book list features 30 Amateur Sleuth Novels that will keep you on your toes. From upcoming releases to backlist gems, we've got plenty of whodunits to explore. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Who is your favorite amateur sleuth in fiction? Drop a comment on Spotify—I'd love to hear your recommendations! Meet Sarah Harman Sarah Harman is an American journalist-turned-thriller writer living in London. Before making her fiction debut, she spent over a decade covering major global news stories. Her novel All the Other Mothers Hate Me is out now from Putnam, with translation rights sold in 15 countries and a TV adaptation in the works. Mentioned in this episode: Download Today's Show Transcript NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 30 Unlikely Amateur Sleuths Are On The Case In This Book Stack Join the March Book Club Chat (Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson) All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman Professional Book Nerds: Spring's Best New Books with Amy Allen Clark Emancipation of Mimi Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason Fleabag Young Adult Bad Teacher Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Sarah on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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How a Cozy Family Drama Made This Writer Fall in Love With His Craft 38:06

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Jinwoo Chong celebrates food, family, & finding love in his cozy novel, I Leave It Up To You. Learn how this project helped him fall in love with writing again. What if you fell asleep in 2019 and woke up in 2021? That's the reality for Jack Jr., who emerges from a two-year coma to find his life unrecognizable. His job is gone, his apartment is lost, and his partner has moved on. But in his return to his childhood home and his family's struggling restaurant, he begins to rebuild—rekindling relationships, rediscovering love, and redefining what home truly means. Jinwoo Chong shares the beautiful inspiration behind this poignant and tender slice-of-life novel, which seamlessly blends a swoon-worthy love story with a cozy family drama. We discuss how I Leave It Up to You evolved from a short story, the impact of the pandemic on its themes, and the role of food as both a comfort and a metaphor for resilience. BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss our Captivating Books About Nurses Book List , featuring 28 incredible new and backlist titles celebrating caregivers. Meet Jinwoo Chong Jinwoo Chong is the author of Flux , a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway and VCU Cabell First Novel awards, and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. His work has appeared in The Southern Review, Guernica, The Rumpus, and more. His latest novel, I Leave It Up to You , is now available from Penguin Random House. Mentioned in this episode: Today's Show Transcript NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 28 Captivating Books About Nurses Join the March Book Club Chat (Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson) I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong Flux by Jinwoo Chong Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Jinwoo on Instagram or his Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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Eowyn Ivey Returns to Magical Realism 37:58

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Eowyn Ivey joins us from Alaska to discuss her latest magical realism novel, Black Woods Blue Sky. Prepare to be transported by one of my favorite storytellers! The queen of magical realism, Eowyn Ivey, joins us to share intriguing insights into her third novel, Black Woods Blue Sky , and how her deep connection to Alaska continues to shape her storytelling. She also discusses the challenges of writing through a difficult personal season, the impact of reuniting with her longtime editorial team, and the immersive research that took her to a remote hunting camp on Kodiak Island. Discover her ties to the character Emmaleen, how Birdie's contradictions capture the realities of relatable motherhood, and what stereotypes about rural Alaska she wanted to challenge through her character's bookish adventures. Don't miss this week's Fairy Tale Retellings Book List featuring 27 magical books to escape with this weekend. I hope you love it! Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation! Eowyn will share her thoughts on Blackwood's Blue Sky ending and the fine line she teetered between reality and imagination in her moving story. Get your tissues- it's a beautiful bonus chat. Meet Eowyn Ivey Eowyn Ivey is the bestselling author of The Snow Child , a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and To the Bright Edge of the World . Born and raised in Alaska, she draws inspiration from its rugged landscapes and folklore. Black Woods Blue Sky is her highly anticipated third novel, which is now available on store shelves from Random House. Mentioned in this episode: Today's Show Transcript NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 27 Fairy Tale Retellings to Enchant Your Reading Life Join the March Book Club Chat (Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson) Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey Ruth Hulbert Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Eowyn on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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How Family History and Legacy Shaped Junie 56:10

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Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her debut novel, Junie, and how her family history transformed her life from English teacher to chosen GMA Book Club novelist. In this episode, Erin Crosby Eckstine shares the moving inspiration behind her debut novel Junie , a profoundly personal story rooted in her own family's history. Erin reveals how Junie's character is inspired by her great-great-great-grandmother, Jane Cotton, who escaped slavery and became one of the Black founders of Coosada, Alabama. We discuss the importance of balancing joy and trauma in narratives like these and why it is essential to bring both to readers and those represented in these stories. You can also discover Erin's unconventional publishing methods, which led to her becoming a GMA Book Club pick, and how her family legacy catalyzed her going from Google Docs to a finished novel. BONUS BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK LIST: Don't miss this week's Black History Month book list, featuring 36 phenomenal books by Black authors to celebrate this historic month. All books purchased from today's list will be fulfilled through Brain Lair Books, a Black-owned bookshop that has been financially struggling and needs your support to keep its doors open. Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation with Erin Crosby Eckstine, where we discuss the surprising plot twists in Junie and the details of this story that she has always wanted to share with her readers. Meet Erin Crosby Eckstine Erin Crosby Eckstine is an author of speculative historical fiction, personal essays, and anything else she's in the mood for. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she grew up between the South and Los Angeles before moving to New York City to attend Barnard College. She earned a master's in secondary English education from Stanford University and taught high school English for six years. Erin lives in Brooklyn with her partner and their cats. JUNIE is her debut novel. Mentioned in this episode: Today's Show Transcript NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: Black History Month Books You Need to Read Now Join the February Book Club Chat (The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate) Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Sarah Madden Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Jane Austen Erin as Lady Catherine de Bourgh The Favorites by Layne Fargo Kindred by Octavia Butler Danya Kukafka mo Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka Good Morning America Book Pick The Celebrity Book Club Deep Diver Episode You Need Silvia Moreno-Garcia Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Isabel Allende The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Erin on Instagram or her Website Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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Libby’s Best Horror Books of 2024 and Exciting App Updates 1:02:25

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Paging library lovers- Joe from the Libby team is back to share the exciting app updates and his top five horror book recommendations from 2024 to read now. In this All-Star Book Influencer series installment, we’re thrilled to spotlight Joe Skelley, cohost of The Professional Book Nerds podcast and a member of the Libby team. Joe shares his favorite features of the Libby app, lesser-known tips for maximizing your library experience, and exciting updates on the horizon for readers. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Sneak peeks at upcoming Libby features and enhancements. How to manage packed holds lists and uncover hidden library gems. Tips for new Libby users to get started and make the most of the app. In the second half of the episode, Amy and Joe dive into the world of horror literature. Joe shares: What first drew him to horror and why he loves the genre. How horror reflects societal fears and captures anxieties relevant to today. Advice for readers hesitant to try horror, including recommendations that focus on atmosphere and psychological tension over gore. Discover five of Joe’s must-read horror recommendations that range from chilling novellas to groundbreaking works by authors redefining the genre. Whether you’re here for the horror or want to optimize your library experience, this episode has something for every reader. Meet Joe Joe Skelley is one of the co-hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. He is also a Marketing and Events Specialist at OverDrive, where he leads the coordination of the Library Vehicle as it tours around the US and Canada, contributes to the Check Out Your Library movement, and works on special events for OverDrive’s Digipalooza conference. When he isn’t working, Joe loves to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, get too involved in a craft or DIY project, and (most importantly) spend time with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe! Mentioned in this episode: NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 5 New Horror Books to Read Now Join the January Book Club Chat (How to Read a Book by Monica Wood) Professional Book Nerds Podcast Get the Most Out of the Libby App (Podcast Episode) Libby App How The StoryGraph Can Enhance Your Reading Life (Podcast Episode) Jackal by Erin E Adams The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle Pounded In The Butt By My Own Butt by Chuck Tingle Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle The Honeys by Ryan La Sala Beholder by Ryan La Sala Clay McLeod Chapman Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill One’s Company by Ashley Hutson Diavola by Jennifer Thorne So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer The Strangers Coup de Grace by Sofia Ajram Kanopy A24 A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons Monstrillo by Gerardo Samano Cordova Tomie by Junji Ito Longlegs Lisa Frankenstein Letterboxd App Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Joe on the Professional Book Nerds Podcast and Instagram Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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The Best Books of 2024 1:57:40

vor 21 weeks1:57:40

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We read a total of 482 books and are excited to share fifteen of our favorite titles from our 2024 reading list. Explore these new releases alongside our favorite backlist books for your best reading year yet. We invite you to browse our book lists featuring 25 of our favorites. Patrons will receive a printable checklist with today's book titles and some of our honorable mentions. SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Best Books of the Year Full Lists: Larry's Top 25 Books of 2024 (Including Honorable Mentions) Amy's Top 25 Books of 2024 Other Books Mentioned in This Episode: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors Family Family by Laurie Frankel Real Americans by Rachel Khong Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Beautiful Ugly by Alec Feeney PS I Hate You by Lauren Connolly The Women by Kristin Hannah The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Honey by Isabel Bonta Cinema Love by Jiaming Tang The Wedding People by Alison Espach Wish You Weren't Here by Christy Schillig Friends with Secrets by Christine Gunderson Things Don’t Break on Their Own by Sarah Easter Collins James by Percival Everett The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Wicked by Gregory Maguire Dear Fang, with Love by Rufi Thorpe Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino She’s Up to No Good by Sara Goodman Confino Crafting a Killer Redemption Story With Heart (Rob Hart Interview) The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer How Braving a Literary Seminar Shaped The Lost Story (With Meg Shaffer) The Best Escapist Island Books Podcast with Meg Shaffer The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle Everything Beautiful Began After by Simon Van Booy We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian The Nix by Nathan Hill The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman Redefining the Missing Girl Narrative With Emiko Jean The Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives With Heart (Kennedy Ryan Interview) Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us: Browse Our 2025 Book Club Books Connect with Larry on Instagram Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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The Best Agatha Christie Books Deep Dive Podcast 31:33

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Uncover the Agatha Christie beginner's guide with Victoria from The Reader's Couch! Explore her best-underrated gems and find new modern authors like Christie. Deep dive into Agatha Christie's legacy with Victoria Wood from The Reader's Couch podcast! In this episode of the All-Star Book Influencer Series , we uncover what makes Christie's mysteries so enduring, why her storytelling resonates across generations, and how contemporary authors like Sophie Hannah and Louise Penny have taken cues from her genius. Takeaways include: Victoria's introduction to Christie through The Body in the Library . Christie's masterful use of red herrings in stories like And Then There Were None . Underrated gems like Crooked House that deserve the spotlight. The timeless appeal of the universal themes in Christie's work. We also discuss how personal connections to literature enhance our reading experiences from other well-known authors and the evolution of Christie's legacy through modern adaptations. BONUS CONTENT : Be sure to check out Victoria's article, " Beginner's Guide to Agatha Christie Books ," which helps new readers explore Poirot, Miss Marple, and her standalone novels. Meet Victoria Wood (The Reader’s Couch Podcast) Victoria Wood hosts The Reader’s Couch Podcast. She is a reading enthusiast who has successfully guided self-proclaimed “non-readers” into cultivating and sustaining reading habits and assisted readers in fostering more intentional and fulfilling reading lives. She hosts conversations with authors to learn more about their writing and reading lives. Mentioned in this episode: The Reader's Couch Podcast Bibliolifestyle's Booktube Channel Bibliolifestyle Salem's Lot by Stephen King Salem's Lot The Perfect Couple by Elin Hildebrand The Perfect Couple Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman Lady in the Lake Disclaimer by Renee Knight Wicked by Gregory Maguire Letterboxd app Dead in Long Beach, California by Venita Blackburn The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie The Secret History by Donna Tartt Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie & Sophie Hannah And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie A Pocketful of Rye by Agatha Christie Crooked House by Agatha Christie The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie Conclave Connect With Us: Join the Book Gang Patreon Connect with Victoria on The Reader's Couch Podcast , Instagram , and YouTube Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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Meet the 2025 MomAdvice Book Club Books 31:22

vor 26 weeks31:22

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Join the NEW 2025 MomAdvice Book Club and discover 12 incredible novels together along with many interactive author discussions for this year’s festivities. It's my favorite day of the year (CUE THE CONFETTI) and I'm so excited to invite you to the 2025 MomAdvice Book Club! This year, we're mixing things up to make your book club experience even more immersive and engaging. As I've done in years past, I've curated twelve fantastic reads spanning genres like historical fiction, romance, contemporary fiction, and even a touch of horror—there's something for everyone this year! To discover this year's selections, you can head to today's post , which includes all the details, including the recommended format, the reading mood of the novel, and pacing information. Each description also offers the accompanying reader experience, which is PRETTY EPIC this year. After discussing what changes you want to see this year, I hope you'll be excited to experience this with me. I've also uploaded a podcast going through each of these books for those of you that prefer an audio experience with some behind-the-scenes details. I hope you'll join me on this reading adventure! Connect With Me: JOIN THE 2025 MomAdvice Book Club Connect with Amy on Instagram , TikTok , or MomAdvice Get My Happy List Newsletter Buy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)…

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