Send me a text messageIt’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from two authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  These authors had books with a teenage protagonist and their experiences at the center.  So if you love reading YA books, stay tuned.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageThis episode is all about reading slumps!  I’ll share some common causes of reading slumps and practical tips to help you get out of your slump, and I’ll also provide a list of book-related activities you can do if reading isn’t working for you right now.Reading slumps are common for many readers, and it happens to even the most thoughtful, dedicated, and diligent readers.  I feel like we've all been there at some point; I know I have, and because this is a book podcast that introduces you to authors and their books, I feel like this is a long-overdue conversation.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageMy Last Innocent Year is a coming-of-age campus novel about a college senior in her final semester at an elite New England college struggling to find her way and trust her voice. Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Daisy Alpert Florin.  First, we talk about her debut novel, My Last Innocent Year; then, we get into her writing and reading life.  Daisy also shares reading tips and gives us book and bookstore recommendations, plus lots more.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.BOOK: My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin from Amazon or Bookshop. SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageIt’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from two authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  These authors had fun, entertaining books filled with quirky characters and mysterious twists.  So if you love reading cozy mysteries, stay tuned.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageSharing seven new books across genres to read this spring.  So if you're looking to add some great books to your TBR, this episode is for you!  Six of the books are from The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide Minimalist Reads list, with the addition of one bonus book from an additional category.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageHow I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is a serial killer thriller about identical triplets who seduce their marks before killing them, but when one sister falls in love, she has to decide where her loyalties lie.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Ren DeStefano.  First, we talk about her new book, How I'll Kill You.  Lauren also gives us reading tips, and we get lots of books, bookstores, and true crime podcast recommendations, plus lots more.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You'll also find some reading tips, fun things to do this season, and spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.BOOK: How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageIt’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from six authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors had books that will allow you to escape to a different time and allow you to immerse yourself in a novel inspired by actual events.  So if you love reading historical fiction, stay tuned.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageLearn about sleep hygiene, the importance of including reading in your sleep hygiene, and get practical tips to help you develop better sleep hygiene and sleep better.Sleep is essential, yet sometimes I feel it's such an underrated and under-discussed part of self-care, so let's take the time time to look at your sleep hygiene and your current sleep habits and think about ways to prioritize sleep and start new healthy sleep habits and improve on the quantity and quality of sleep we get.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Read about slowing down and the benefits of taking a step back in this article.You can also read about sleep hygiene and why you should include reading in your routine here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageThe Body Liberation Project is a mix of memoir, inspiration, and activities about moving beyond body positivity to something more revolutionary: body liberation.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Chrissy King.  First, we talk about her new book, The Body Liberation Project.  Chrissy also gives us meditation ideas, journaling prompts, books and bookstore recommendations, self-care tips, and lots more.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You'll also find some reading tips, fun things to do this season, and spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.BOOK: The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageIt’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from eight authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors had books that would have you 'falling for romance' if you weren’t an avid romance reader already.  So if you love reading books that end happily ever after, then this episode is just for you.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageI'm sharing my thoughts about all twenty-one books in the guide, telling you about the city that inspired the guide's cover design, what you can expect, and more.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You’ll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageThis book was inspired by the true story of the Council of Books in Wartime—a WWII organization founded by booksellers, publishers, librarians, and authors— and in the novel, we meet three women who believe in the power of books.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Brianna Labuskes.  First, we talk about her latest novel, The Librarian of Burned Books; then, we get into her writing and reading life.  Brianna also gives us book and bookstore recommendations, plus lots more.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!BOOK: The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes from Amazon or Bookshop. SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageIt’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from ten authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors have written books with themes of family and friendship.  So if you love reading books that tell stories of the highs, lows, and complications of these relationships, then this episode is just for you.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageGet some practical tips to help you declutter your bookshelves and organize your books.  So if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of clutter on your bookshelves, if your bookshelves are overflowing, if you have stacks of books all over the floor, if there is no room for new books, if you can’t find books you’re looking for, or you have a lot of books but feel like you have nothing to read, I think you will find this episode useful.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Read our "How To Declutter Books and Organize Your Shelves" article here.You can also read "Bookshelf Organization: 10 Ways To Organize Your Bookshelves" here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageIn The Girls Who Disappeared, we meet Jenna Halliday, a journalist whose life is threatened when she investigates the truth about a mysterious car crash that happened twenty years earlier.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author, Claire Douglas.  First, we talk about her latest novel, In The Girls Who Disappeared, then we get into her writing and reading life.  Claire also gives us book and bookstore recommendations, and we're holding her accountable so she will listen to an audiobook in 2023, plus lots more.BOOK: The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas from Amazon or Bookshop. SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageIn Just My Type, we meet a serial monogamist whose boss challenges her to write a column about being and staying single.  Then she finds out she's competing against her high school boyfriend turned coworker, who is challenged to write about being "boyfriend material" after years of being a playboy.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Falon Ballard.  First, we talk about her latest novel, Just My Type, and we also chat about her debut novel, Lease on Love.  Falon also gives us lots of book and bookstore recommendations.  In addition, we talk about therapy, self-care, recent splurges, plus lots more.BOOK: Just My Type by Falon Ballard from Amazon or Bookshop.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThese Ghosts Are Family is a multigenerational novel that centers on a man who faked his death, stole another man's identity, and the consequences of his decision on his family.It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview with author Maisy Card to talk about her debut novel, These Ghosts Are Family.  These Ghosts Are Family is a multigenerational novel, and we meet Stanford Solomon, a man with a big secret.  The truth is he is Abel Paisley, a man who faked his death and stole another man's identity.  Through the novel, which spans two centuries and eight generations, we see the consequences of Abel's decision on the Paisley family.This interview was originally recorded in June 2020.BOOK:Order a copy of These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageMy guest Laura Yamin is sharing "Books Like Recommendations" for five popular books.  So if you're looking to add some good books to your TBR, stay tuned.Laura is the host of the What To Read Next Podcast, and she will be recommending books like It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Spare by Prince Harry, Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score, The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory, and Book Lovers by Emily Henry.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageTake a Hint, Dani Brown is a romantic comedy where we meet a career-driven academic on the hunt for a friend with benefits and a retired rugby player trying to convince her to make room for love.It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview with author Talia Hibbert to talk about her romantic comedy, Take a Hint, Dani Brown.  Take a Hint, Dani Brown is book two in the Brown Sisters trilogy.  In the novel, we meet a career-driven academic on the hunt for a friend with benefits and a retired rugby player trying to convince her to make room for love.This interview was originally recorded in June 2020.BOOK:Order a copy of Take a Hint, Dani Brown from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

Send me a text messageIn The Twyford Code, an ex-con is trying to uncover the mysterious connection between a teacher’s disappearance and an unsolved code in a children’s book.Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Janice Hallett to talk about her latest novel, The Twyford Code.  Janice also gives us lots of book and bookstore recommendations and shares her take on rereading books, plus we talk about lots more.BOOK: Order a copy of The Twyford Code from Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe Revisioners is a multigenerational story told in alternating chapters from the points of view of a biracial single mom in 2017, and a former sharecropper turned farm-owning widow in 1924.It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview with author Margaret Wilkerson Sexton to talk about her novel, The Revisioners.  The Revisioners is a multigenerational story told in alternating chapters from the points of view of a biracial single mom in 2017, and a former sharecropper turned farm-owning widow in 1924.  The novel weaves the stories of five generations of women, and we see their fight for freedom and survival, plus the love, honor, and gratitude for the generations who came before.This interview was originally recorded in October 2019. BOOK: Order a copy of The Revisioners from Amazon or Bookshop.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.  MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageSharing six new books across genres to read this winter.  So if you're looking to add some good books to your TBR, stay tuned.  These six books are from The BiblioLifestyle  2023 Winter Reading Guide Minimalist Reads list.  The guide has eighteen new releases organized across six categories.  Our Minimalist Reads list has six titles that we highly recommend if you're only going to pick up a few reads this winter.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Get your free copy of the guide: winterreadingguide.com  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageSudden Traveler is a collection of seven stories where the characters are trying to reconcile their journeys through life, death, and love.It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview with author Sarah Hall about her story collection, Sudden Traveler.  This is a collection of seven stories where the characters are trying to reconcile their journeys through life, death, and love. These stories are not interconnected, and they slip in and out between fantasy and reality and the themes span love, life, death, grief, parenthood, and women’s agency.  This interview was originally recorded in October 2019.BOOK: Order a copy of Sudden Traveler from Amazon or Bookshop.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageIn The Bandit Queens, a young Indian woman rumored to have killed her husband is being asked for help by other women in their village so they can get rid of their husbands.Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Parini Shroff to talk about her debut novel, The Bandit Queens.  Parini also gives us lots of book and bookstore recommendations, tips for someone who wants to incorporate more reading in their lives, and readers who want to read more books, plus we talk about lots more.BOOK: Order a copy of The Bandit Queens from Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe House of Brides is a modern retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca with a twist. It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I had with author Jane Cockram to talk about her debut novel, The House of Brides.  This book is a modern retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.  In this contemporary retelling with a twist, a young social media influencer whose life is in tatters flees to England in hopes of learning more about her deceased mother but what she steps into is a web of secrets and lies. This interview was originally recorded in September 2019. BOOK: Order a copy of The House of Brides from Amazon or Bookshop.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:   Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.  MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageIf you’ve wanted to start a reading habit, read more consistently, or maintain a habit long-term,  these three things will get you ready to take action so you can live your best reading and literary life yet!  Starting a reading habit is beneficial for so many reasons.  Inside the pages of books, you can find motivation, inspiration, enlightenment, or just pure escapism, because books can move us in ways beyond the words written in them.  Reading can also offer several benefits that can help enhance their quality of life.  From enhancing mental well-being to promoting self-discovery, providing a sense of accomplishment, increasing your empathy and understanding of different perspectives to helping you manage stress and combat depression, reading offers countless rewards and can be incredibly beneficial.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Get our free downloadable guide here.  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageThe Furies is a story of a girl trying to fit in but ends up getting entangled in witchcraft and murder at a private British all-girls school.  It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I had with author Katie Lowe to talk about her debut novel, The Furies.  When I revisited my reading journal, I saw the works: dark, thrilling, atmospheric, and coming-of-age story.  This interview was originally recorded in September 2019.  BOOK: Order a copy of The Furies from Amazon or Bookshop.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

Send me a text messageLearn how to set and achieve your reading goals and get some practical tips so you can take action today!  Plus, these principles can be used for your other life goals too.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  You can read more about setting and achieving your reading goals here. Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Send me a text messageThe Last True Poets of the Sea is a young adult contemporary romance retelling of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night.  It’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing an interview with author Julia Drake about her debut novel, The Last True Poets of the Sea.  I enjoyed reading this book, and it was a pleasure revisiting this conversation because it was my first author interview ever.  This interview was originally recorded in September 2019. BOOK:  Order a copy of The Last True Poets of the Sea from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageDuring this segment, I’ll be sharing interviews and conversations recorded long before this podcast was even thought about.  I’ll also bring you new discussions where we focus on beloved books from the past - so you can learn all about them, even if they were published years ago.  MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageVictoria shares her personal top ten books of 2022.  So get ready to add more books to your neverending TBR!  Looking for more book recommendations? The BiblioLifestyle's 10 Best Fiction Books of 2022The BiblioLifestyle's 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2022SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.   MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageWe live in an incredibly fast-paced world.  So in today's episode, I'll talk about slowing down and why taking a step back is important.  Then, I will share some benefits of slowing down and offer practical tips to help you make time for slow living.  You can read more about slowing down here.  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe 2023 Winter Reading Guide has eighteen new releases organized across six categories.  There is also one extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader.  The Minimalist Reads List is for those readers who are only planning to pick up a few books this season.  Because we’re all about lifestyle here, you’ll also find fun things to do at home this season, along with some winter-themed recipes.  In addition, I’ve also included some tips to help you improve your reading life.  Get your free copy of the guide: winterreadingguide.com  

Send me a text messageAre you ready to make 2023 YOUR year?  Are you planning to achieve both your reading and personal goals?  Then, join our live 2023 Goals and Vision Board Workshop.  Learn more about the workshop and register to attend here.   Technically, it's also a party!  So show up in your comfy pants with your favorite beverage and our list of recommended items.  We're going to get super intentional about our reading, life goals, and dreams for 2023 together, make plans to achieve them, and make a vision board together!  Visit: https://bibliolifestyle.com/reading-goals-workshop  

Send me a text messageI'm sharing 5 Classic Christmas Stories to Read this holiday season, plus links to where you can find some nonfiction books about the holidays, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza books, romance books, and lots more.  Classic Christmas Stories To Read12 Nonfiction Books About The Holidays2021 Romance Holiday Novels To Read2020 Christmas Books and Hanukkah BooksVisit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe Old Place is a coming-of-age-later-in-life story set in a Texas town that centers on a retired schoolteacher.  Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Bobbie Finger.  We talk about his debut novel, The Old Place, get some book and bookstore recommendations, plus tips for readers currently in a reading slump.  Bobbie also shares where he stands on the rereading books debate, and I loved his advice to his younger writing self.  Honestly, it could be beneficial not just to writers but to anyone feeling stuck.   Order a copy of The Old Place from Amazon or Bookshop.   Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageSharing a few recommendations from each category in The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!  So if you’re looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf, you’ll definitely find some options in the guide.  Download your free copy at bookloversgiftguide.com.  In addition to the guide you’ll also get a list of stocking stuffer ideas and gifts under $30.  Discover your reader type and get the resources you need to start reading, maintain the habit, and get intentional.   Whether you're an aspiring or avid reader, visit readertypequiz.com to take the What's Your Reader Type? quiz to help you get clear on where you are and what you need to do to live your best reading and literary life yet!  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageBefore Princess Margaret, before Duchess Meghan, there was Princess Louise: royal rebel.  Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author, Georgie Blalock.  We talk about her latest novel, An Indiscreet Princess, but we also spill a lot of royal tea about the Windsors and Sussuxes.  Specifically, we talk about the royal we think Meghan Markle is the most similar to, and spoiler alert, it’s not Diana.  Georgie also gives us book and bookstore recommendations, tips for readers in a reading slump, and her stand on the debate about rereading books.  Read more about Georgie Blalock here.Order a copy of An Indiscreet Princess from Amazon or Bookshop.  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageOne of the most popular questions I get asked via DM and email is, how do I find time to read?  So today’s episode is about finding time to read for pleasure when you’re extremely busy.  First, I will discuss busyness, the feeling of “not enough hours in the day,” and the struggle to find “YOU time.”  Next, I’ll share practical tips to help you find time to read for pleasure.  Last but certainly not least, I’ll share some action items to help you kick start your reading habit; if you’re an aspiring reader, but you’re an avid reader, or somewhere in between, I’ll share some action items to help you read more.  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe BiblioLifestyle 2022 Fall Reading Guide has twenty-seven new releases organized across nine categories.  We even have an extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.  Register today before doors close and join us for 3-days of literary fun at the Epigraph Literary Festival!  We have 50+ authors lined up, some fantastic speakers, fun lifestyle sessions, happy hours, giveaways, plus more.  So get your free tickets at epigraphlitfest.com and join us virtually from September 22nd - 24th, 2022.   Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messagePlease Join Us is a psychological thriller that follows a New York City corporate lawyer who joins an elite women's club to advance her career and finds herself involved in blackmail, murder, and corruption.Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Catherine McKenzie about her latest novel, Please Join Us, her inspiration and hopes for the book, her reading and writing life, and lots more.We will host the Epigraph Literary Festival from September 22nd to 24th, 2022!  Join us online for 3-days of fun literary lifestyle sessions and hear authors share their new books.  Register to attend for free before doors close by visiting epigraphlitfest.com.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageWe will host the Epigraph Literary Festival from September 22nd to 24th, 2022!  Join us for 3-days of fun literary lifestyle sessions and hear authors share their new books.  Register to attend before doors close.There will be authors from across genres sharing their new and forthcoming books that will be hitting bookshelves during the Fall and early Winter season.  In addition, we will have sessions discussing some of our favorite books from the summer.  There will be interactive classes, workshops, and sessions geared towards the literary lifestyle — from journaling, letter writing, book collecting, making gifts and crafts for the upcoming holiday season, and entertaining.  And don’t forget to attend our happy hour sessions at the end of each day of the festival.  It promises to be a good time!Free registrations will close before the start of the festival, so visit epigraphlitfest.com to secure your free ticket to attend.Register to attend: epigraphlitfest.com

Send me a text messageSister Friends Forever follows four lifelong friends as each faces a crisis in family, love, and forgiveness. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Kimberla Lawson Roby about her latest novel, Sister Friends Forever, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here. Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe Librarian Spy is inspired by the true history of America's library spies of World War II.Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Madeline Martin about her latest novel, The Librarian Spy, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageThe Truth about Ben and June is a debut novel that explores the complexity of a modern-day marriage when a new mother vanishes one morning, and her husband must retrace events of their recent past to bring her home. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Alex Kiester about her debut novel, The Truth about Ben and June, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageBirthday Girl is a literary thriller set in 1990s New York where an improvised writer takes his wife out for her birthday, she gets in a stranger’s car and is never seen again.  She’s presumed dead but then twenty years later, he’s seeing her everywhere.Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Niko Wolf about her latest novel, Birthday Girl, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageGood Morning, Love is a fun rom-com set in New York City's music scene that follows an aspiring songwriter working as an account manager at a big media firm and her flirtation with a rising pop star who happens to be a client. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Ashley M. Coleman about her debut novel, Good Morning, Love,  her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, play a fun game, and lots more.Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.   

Send me a text messageDouble Shot Death is a cozy mystery novel and the second book in "A Ground Rules Mystery" series that features a 20-something sleuth who can make a perfect cup of coffee! Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Emmeline Duncan about her latest novel, Double Shot Death, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more. Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide!  I've rounded up some of the season's best books, and this year's guide has 30 new releases, organized across 8 categories.  We even have one dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.