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From Australia, the Bestselling Author and Comedian, Benjamin Stevenson joins BOOKSTORM. In this fiendishly fun locked room murder mystery, a crime-writing festival aboard a famous train turns deadly and it's up to a group of mystery writers to find the culprit! We talked about the rules of writing a good murder mystery and the breaking of those rules. The often securities and doubts of creative people pursuing careers. Do artforms require a degree or is the talent inherent? The impact of trauma in our lives and how artists process this through their work. A MUST READ! And do not miss Benjamin's upcoming HBO series based on his novel EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE.

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Internationally bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss MOON OF THE TURNING LEAVES! This apocalyptic literary thriller will stay with you long after the last page is turned! We dove deep into the Anishinaabe Way and its people's connections to the past and present. We talked about humans versus the natural world. What happens when all that humankind has built disintegrates or fails us? What's left? What might society look like if we had to start over? We talked about all the BIG things in this fantastic interview with Waub!

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NY Times and Internationally Bestselling Author, Lisa Unger, joins BOOKSTORM! When Rosie and Chad inherit a historic luxury NYC apartment they begin to suspect there's more to the Windemere than meets the eye. When one of the neighbors turns up dead, Rosie must get to the truth about the Windemere before she, too, falls under the dangerous spell! We talked about the unseen world, can buildings and land have a personality, a history and an energy? Do we displace our anger and cause our own life problems? "The thing is never the thing." Are the people we love always who we think they are? A MUST READ! 

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Number 1 New York Times Bestselling author CJ BOX returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THREE-INCH TEETH, his newest release in the wildly popular JOE PICKETT series! We relish these fantastic discussions, especially when we're talking about beasts - the ones in the natural world and the human ones. Why do people try to engage with wild animals - what draws us in? Do we all have instincts and gut feelings - especially about people with bad intentions? CJ talks about our favorite characters, including Master Falconers Nate and Sheridan. And wait until you hear what's next for Joe Pickett! WOW - join us for an awesome and inspiring discussion!

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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kate Quinn teams up with National Bestselling author Janie Chang! They join BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into their Historical, The Phoenix Crown. A thriller about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles! We talked about persecution and injustices against women in history. Being "good" v. surviving. The importance of finding beauty amidst horror and chaos.  Our ideas of what is important, both before and after a tragedy. Racism in the early 1900's and today. The importance of women supporting women! A MUST READ!

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#1NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 150 novels, Susan Mallery, joins BOOKSTORM! Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances--big chances--in life, in love. Will they find the courage to change? The importance of being good role models for our children. Are we careful about the attitudes we are projecting? How do we know when it's okay to put ourselves first? Acknowledging and dealing with self-sabotage. Friendships, relationships and love! A MUST READ! 

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#1 New York Times bestseller Ashley Elston joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FIRST LIE WINS - now a Reece's Book Club Selection! We loved this mysterious cat and mouse game! We dove deep into the themes of this story -- identity, the importance of memories, our notions of home.  We talked about big and little lies.  We discussed the importance of community and finding your people. Is there a lack of greater purpose when we're trying to do it all on our own? Ashley even shared some of her grandmother's wisdom - join us!

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National Bestselling Author, Nick Petrie, joins BOOKSTORM!  Peter Ash is back! He finds himself deep in the criminal underworld to save his closest friend! As Peter and Lewis battle to keep their dark past buried, they face ruthless foes at every turn. Topics: The Ghost Killers code, "You keep your promises, even when it costs you. You support your friends no matter the danger." Are the risks we take influenced by who we might lose or endanger? Does everyone have the capability to know right from wrong and do the right thing? Are there dangers to vigilantism? A MUST READ! 

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New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist Bonnie Jo Campbell joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE WATERS, her newest release! This novel takes place on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp―an area known as “The Waters” to the residents of nearby Whiteheart, Michigan―herbalist and eccentric Hermine “Herself” Zook has healed the local women of their ailments for generations. She’s also raised three very different young women in this wild environment. We talked about the needs, the dreams, the heartache, the obstacles, the perseverance…and the victories of being a woman. We discussed our longing for home. We talked about the power of choice, even unwise choices. We talked about the gritty reality of this island, as well as its mystical elements. The island perhaps represents an ancient way of thinking, one connected to the earth, but disappearing fast. We talked about the symbolism of the poisons that lurked throughout the story: the venom of rattlers, but also environmental toxins, unforgiveness, and rage. And how did the garden of Eden come up? Join us and see! 

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Sunday Times Bestselling author CJ Wray joins BOOKSTORM from London to talk about The Excitements! Two fabulous WWII women veterans, now in their late nineties, are on their way to Paris to receive a honorary award! But scandal and crime have always trailed these sisters. Armed with new details about their life-long adversary, they intend to settle scores and pull off one last daring heist! We talk about wisdom and ability at any age. Shame and regret that drives significant choices. Underrepresented voices and prejudices. Strengths and weaknesses. And when sweet Auntie Penny dispatches a would be mugger with her umbrella, you know you're in for a lot of laughs! Don't miss this one!

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