In this interview, Elena and I discuss The Long Game, the joy of book events, the parallels of this book to Ted Lasso, publishing myths, how she started out self publishing, how she wrote what she wanted to read, and much more. Elena's recommended reads are: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson The Nanny by Lana Ferguson Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Long Game can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Gill and I discuss A Beautiful Rival, her research for this book, what surprised her the most when writing this book, the connections between her books, the impact these two women had on the cosmetics industry, and much more. Gill's reading recommendations are: Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen Disobedient by Elizabeth Freemantle Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Join my Patreon group to support the podcast (and have access to Gill's spoiler-filled episode later this month).  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. A Beautiful Rival can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Kent and I discuss The River We Remember, creating a strong sense of place in his stories, how his father was changed by fighting in World War 2, the time period following this war in the U.S., the genre of domestica exotica, his title and cover, and much more. Kent's recommended reads are books by Fredrik Backman. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The River We Remember can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Peter and I discuss The Last Ranger, setting the story in Yellowstone National Park, how he became interested in the wolves in the park, his writing process and how his background influences that, the questions he gets from readers, his dearest hope for this book, and much more. Peter's recommended read is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Last Ranger can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2023. Mary’s Selections: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood The Golden Gate by Amy Chua The Heart Of It All by Christian Kiefer My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon The Comfort Of Crows by Margaret Renkl The Museum Of Failures by Thrity Umrigar Distant Sons by Tim Johnston The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff  Pamela’s Selections: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger The House Of Doors by Tan Weng Eng  What Wild Women Do by Karma Brown The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok Again And Again by Jonathan Evison A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself by Kathrine Howe Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Mary's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Pamela's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Irene and I discuss Lucky Girl, religion in the novel, mother-daughter relationships, what is resonating with readers the most, how much of her own experience she incorporated into Soila's story, the hardest part about writing this one, and much more. Irene's recommended reads are: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Lucky Girl can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Patreon Preview Episode, listeners can sample what my Patreon content is like including this episode with Kelly Hooker where we chat about our Auto-Buy Authors. Like this episode? You can join my Patreon group or try the current 7-day trial for free.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.   Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment.   Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Alice and I discuss The Invisible Hour, why she incorporated Nathanial Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter into this book, the impact books have had on her life, book banning, mother/daughter relationships, the one author she would want to go back in time to meet, her title and cover, and much more. Alice's recommended reads are: Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman The Foundling by Ann Leary Any title by Elizabeth Strout Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Invisible Hour can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, we discuss The First Ladies, writing about the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, their cover and title, how readers are so curious about Marie's and Victoria's friendship, their writing process and research, and much more. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The First Ladies can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Madeline and I discuss The Keeper of Hidden Books, how she decided to write this story, her research trip to Poland, writing books about books, and much more. Madeline's recommended reads are: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Keeper of Hidden Books can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Behind the Scenes episode, Sarah and I discuss Bookshop.org and its impact on the book world, her role there and what it entails, how Bookshop.org partners with independent bookstores and supports them, what surprises her the most about her job, what is coming next for Bookshop.org, and much more. Sarah's recommended reads are: Outline by Rachel Cusk The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philya Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Sara and I discuss Broadway Butterfly, how it took her nine years to research this book, deciding what to include and what not to include, building the tension as the story progresses, her stunning cover, Mystery & Thriller Mavens, and much more. Sara's recommended reads are: The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok After That Night by Karin Slaughter A Likable Woman by May Cobb Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Sara's spoiler-filled conversation with me in mid-August? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Broadway Butterfly can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Pip and I discuss The Bookbinder, creating the book trailer for this book, actually learning to bind books herself, creating a strong sense of place, her stunning book cover, how she first learned about the subject matter of this book, and much more. Pip's recommended reads are: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka Horse by Geraldine Brooks Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Bookbinder can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Elizabeth and I discuss It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway, narrating her audiobook, getting the Prologue right and why she had to rewrite it many times, her favorite essay in the collection, New York City during the pandemic, and much more. Elizabeth's recommended reads are: Why We Read by Shannon Reed How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Elizabeth's spoiler-filled conversation with me (she chats about the essay that didn't make it in and what she learned about book categories)? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group or purchase just our single conversation here.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Nicole and I discuss The Long Way Back, social media and how it is impacting our lives today, using a multimedia format to write the story, how the title and cover came about, crafting a mother-daughter relationship, and much more. Nicole's recommended reads are: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Want to hear Nicole's spoiler-filled conversation with me? Join my Lit Lovers Patreon group or purchase just our single conversation here.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Long Way Back can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Bruce and I discuss The Bitter Past, his research, what surprised him the most when writing this book, creating a strong sense of place, the title and cover, how this is the start to a series, and much more. Bruce's recommended reads are: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer All the Broken Places by John Boyne Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Bitter Past can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Kim and I discuss Lexington, his impact on the sport of horse racing today, what happened to Lexington after he retired from racing, elk antlers and their significance in racing, horse racing in the 1800s, and much more. Kim’s recommended reads are: Moondust by Andrew Smith The Wager by David Grann In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Lexington can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Kristy and I discuss The Summer of Songbirds, how she came up with the idea for this book, Friends and Fiction, deciding which characters would tell the story, including an independent bookseller, and much more. Kristy's recommended reads are: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand The Paris Daughter by Kristen Harmel My Magnolia Summer by Victoria Benton Frank The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Summer of Songbirds can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for July and August 2023. Mary’s Selections: How Can I Help You by Laura Sims A Likeable Woman by May Cobb A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing The Sunset Crowd by Karin Tanabe Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin  Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion Under the Tamarind Tree by Niger Alam Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carriere Pamela’s Selections: Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch  The Housekeepers by Alex Hay Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K. Runyan The English Experience by Julie Schumacher Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling Mrs. Porter Calling by A.J. Pearce Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter.  Mary's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Twitter. Pamela's social media handles: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jenny and I chat about her role as Senior Editor at Shelf Awareness and what that entails, supporting independent bookstores, how Shelf Awareness began, submitting content to Shelf Awareness, and much more. Jenny's recommended reads are: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjoin-Brenyah Let Us Descend by Jessmyn Ward The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green These Precious Days by Ann Patchett Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei Remote Work Revolution by Tsedal Neeley Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2023. Our shared top reads: It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella Lucky Girl by Irene Muschemi-Ndiritu Drowning by T.J. Newman Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin Banyan Moon by Thao Thai The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Kelly’s remaining top reads: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine  Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon  The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane  Yellowface by RF Kuang  The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine  My Murder by Katie Williams Strong Female Character by Fern Brady  Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier  Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom  You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard  The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding  The Quiet Tenant By Clemence Michallon  Cindy’s remaining top reads: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History by Rory Carroll   Going Zero by Anthony McCarten The Daydreams by Laura Hankin The Tiffany Girls by Shelley Noble Adrift by Lisa Brideau Silent Came the Monster by Amy Hill Hearth The Dark That Doesn't Sleep by Simon Mockler Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan The Long Way Back by Nicole Baart A Right Worthy Woman by Ruth P. Watson The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and Kelly's Summer Reading Guide. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon group.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Ashley and I discuss The Seven Year Slip, her love of time travel stories, creating a strong sense of place, switching from YA to adult romance, inserting Easter Eggs into this book, being selected by the GMA Book Club, and much more. Ashley's recommended reads are: That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Seven Year Slip can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Riley and I discuss The Only One Left, writing a gothic novel, his writing process, what surprised him the most while writing this one, creating all of the twists and turns, the emotional depth in this story, and much more. Riley's recommended read is The Last Word by Taylor Adams. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by joining my Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Only One Left can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Ruth and I discuss A Right Worthy Woman, writing about Maggie Lena Walker and including her in all of her books, the cover process, her research, how the title came about, and much more. Ruth's recommended reads are: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     A Right Worthy Woman can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Wendy and I discuss What Remains, cold cases, her Patreon episode with Megan Miranda, how she writes and edits her books, selecting character names and running Google searches on those names, and much more. Wendy's recommended reads: Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka Girl A by Abigail Dean Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     What Remains can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Matthew and I discuss Inside Threat, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, what surprised him the most while writing this one, The Night Agent's limited series on Netflix, the challenges of writing a locked room mystery, how he started writing political thrillers, and much more. Matthew's recommended reads: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Raven Rock by Garrett M. Graff The Free World by Louis Menand True Grit by Charles Portis Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Inside Threat can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Danielle and I discuss The Puzzle Master, how she came up with the ideas for this one, working with a puzzle constructor for this book, her research, Sudden Acquired Savant Syndrome, how she writes her first drafts by hand on legal pads, the complicated cover process, and much more. Danielle's recommended reads are: The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Puzzle Master can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy Berner of Blue Willow Bookshop joins me to chat about her favorite romance novels. Cathy's Book Recommendations: This is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan My Go-Tos: Jasmine Guillory  Party of Two  While We Were Dating  Abbi Waxman  Bookish life of Nina Hill  Garden of Small Beginnings  Beth O’Leary  Flatshare The Switch  Alexis Hall  Boyfriend Material Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake  A Lady for a Duke Out Now: Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall  Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld  In Memoriam by Alice Winn  Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane  The Guncle by Steven Rowley  The Bodyguard by Katherine Center  Upcoming:  Chance of a Lifetime series starts with Beginner’s Luck by Kate Clayborn Blonde Identity by Ally Carter Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Fiona and I discuss The Spectacular, how she decided to write about Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes, the Book Club kit created for this book, taking the cover in a different direction than her previous covers, pre-orders and why they are important, her next book, and much more. Fiona's recommended reads are: Hedge by Jane Delury Hotel Laguna by Nicola Harrison What Remains by Wendy Walker Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Behind the Scenes episode with Christopher Lin. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Spectacular can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Simon and I discuss The Dark That Doesn't Sleep, when the setting is a character, Project Iceworm, setting a story in the late 1960s, crafting twists and turns, and much more. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Dark That Doesn't Sleep can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Kathleen and I discuss Crow Mary, how she learned about Crow Mary, researching the Crow culture, the use of the name Mary for Native American women, how Kevin Red Star designed the book cover, what surprised her the most when writing this book, and much more. Kathleen's recommended reads are: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Crow Mary can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Michelle and I discuss The Second Ending, the event that spurred her to write this novel, how she has played the piano since age 5 and still plays every day, including the dueling pianos, the highlight of writing the book, and much more. Michelle's recommended reads are: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng The Guest by Emma Cline Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Second Ending can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kristyn and I chat about her role as Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple, how she got started in the job, how many books she reads a week, how she selects the titles for Real Simple, her four novels, the favorite part of the job, and much more. Kristyn's recommended reads are: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur The Hike by Lucy Clarke Everything/Nothing/Someone: A Memoir by Alice Carriere Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Follow Kristyn on Instagram. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Jaclyn and I discuss The Chateau, when the setting is a character, the inspiration for the chateau in the novel, setting the story in Provence, writing from multiple points of view, what surprised her the most when writing The Chateau, creating distinctive voices for her main characters, and much more. Jaclyn's recommended reads are: The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters The Perfect Ones by Nicole Hackett Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Chateau can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Jane and I discuss On Fire Island, her connection to Fire Island and the strong sense of place in the book, infusing humor and heart into the story, grief in fiction, her cover, blurbing and Elin Hilderbrand's big quote for this book, weaving the publishing industry into the novel, and much more. Jane's recommended reads are: Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Community Board by Tara Conklin The Celebrants by Steven Rowley Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     On Fire Island can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Ava and I discuss Mott Street, the Chinese Exclusion Act, her family's close connection to Mott Street and how 49 of her family members have lived in this one building on the street, the importance of oral histories, how she is a 5th generation Chinese-American, and much more. Ava’s recommended reads are: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Stay True by Hua Hsu Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Mary Laura Philpott.  Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Mott Street can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Lisa and I discuss Adrift, climate fiction, why she chose to set the book in 2038 and the world building she did, helping people gain an understanding of the importance of preserving and spending time in nature, how her day job informs her writing, and much more. Lisa's recommended reads are: The World Gives Way by Marisa Levien Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Adrift can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Elly Griffiths. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Paige and I discuss Only Love Can Hurt Like This, how she came up with the idea for this one, publishing her first book in the United States, her connection to Indianapolis, conducting research on farming, mental health, sibling relationships, and much more. Paige's recommended reads are: Happy Place by Emily Henry The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Only Love Can Hurt Like This can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Christina, Lauren, and I discuss The True Love Experiment, how they decided to tell Fizzy's story, deciding how much steam to include and who drafts those portions of each book, how they balance each other, the benefits of writing together, important romance genre rules, and much more. Their recommended reads are: The Plus One by Mazey Eddings Finley Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn I Love It When You Lie by Kristen Bird Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The True Love Experiment can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Megan Tady, Brenda Janowitz, Lauren Thoman, and Laura Hankin. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Megan and I discuss Super Bloom, her publishing journey with Zibby Books, leaning into the romance genre, portraying grief including the grief experienced for what might have been, writing a book within a book and how that developed for her, and much more. Megan's recommended reads are: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Euphoria by Lily King Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Super Bloom can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Caroline and I chat about her role as an Executive Editor at Flatiron Books, how she got started in the job, what her role as a book editor entails, how book auctions work, her process for acquiring a book, how many titles she works on at a time and how often she gets pitched, and much more. Caroline's recommended read is Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Patti and I discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea, the origin of Whisperwood and how much fun she had creating it, the legend of the Pied Piper, her love of fairy tales, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more. Patti's recommended reads are: Homecoming by Kate Morton The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Secret Book of Flora Lea can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Sadeqa Johnson, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Laura and I discuss The Daydreams, her inspiration for the book, the fun research she conducted, deciding to have Kat tell the story, the stunning cover, how often young stars flame out and the role media plays in this, and much more. Laura's recommended reads are: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Guide to Murder by Jesse Q. Sutanto How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash: Foster by Claire Keegan Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner News of the World by Paulette Jiles Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Daydreams can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Kelly Hooker asks me your questions about the podcast and my various roles in the book world. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Elly and I discuss The Last Remains, how she chose Norfolk for the setting of the series, ending the series at least for now, creating her pseudonym years ago, her favorite books in the series, running contests for people to have their names used for characters in her books, and much more. Elly's recommended reads are: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Conspirators by G. W. Shore Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Last Remains can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Peng Shepherd, Lucy Clarke, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Megan Miranda. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Spring 2023. Mary’s Selections: Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen The Dead Are Gods by Eirine Carson A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan The Society of Shame by Jane Roper You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs The Celebrants by Steven Rowley Big Gay Weddng by Byron Lane Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess Pamela’s Selections: Our Best Intentions by Vibhuti Jain The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland The Night Flowers by Sara Herchenroether If We’re Being Honest by Cat Shook The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni The Brightest Star by Gail Tsukiyami The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here.   Listen to A Bookish Home. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Alex and I discuss Seventy Times Seven, what constitutes justice, eliminating the death penalty for children, her title and its meaning, forgiveness, how different individuals approach a tragedy and why, and much more. Alex’s recommended read is Take What You Need by Idea Novey. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Seventy Times Seven can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Listen to A Bookish Home. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Brenda and I discuss The Audrey Hepburn Estate, the concept of home, writing about starlets and an heirloom item of theirs, indulging a list of Easter eggs at the back of her books, creating the estate as a character in her novel, and much more. Brenda's recommended reads are: Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Audrey Hepburn Estate can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Lauren and I discuss I'll Stop the World, being selected by Mindy Kaling's new imprint, time travel and how she incorporated it into her story, the 1980s, selecting character names, source of the title and how song lyrics can be used in book titles, and much more. Lauren's recommended reads are: She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. I'll Stop the World can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices