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Jennifer and Erin discuss upcoming and current book releases perfect for reading over the summer. They also talk about big program highlights for June and July 2023.
Hello fellow ink drinkers! Today Belle and I are giving some of our picks if you are looking for some summer reading recommendations. SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING. We don''t go too much into detail about what happens in these books, but if you want to go in completely blind, time stamps are as follows:
1:41 - To Catch a Thief series by Kay Marie
2:53 - The Bookworm’s Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts
3:46 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
4:24 - any Natasha Preston book
5:46 - The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
6:37 - A Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty
7:39 - Folk Haven series by Lauren Connolly
8:19 - The Bookworm’s Guide to Dating series by Emma Hart
9:31 - Forrest for the Trees by Kilby Blades
11:01 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
11:32 - A Ruin of Roses series by K.F. Breene
12:09 - Frightmares by Eva V. Gibson
13:21 - Bitten by Death series by Holly Roberds
14:26 - The Storm and Silence series by Robert Thier
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Need a vacation book list? Skip the library's and take a listen to Carey's top picks for the lazy dog days of summer!
Book List:
*Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran and illustrated by Barbara Cooney
https://www.amazon.com/Roxaboxen-Alice-McLerran/dp/0060526335/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5X5A7JTJ0PEY&keywords=roxaboxen+book&qid=1684523688&sprefix=roxa,aps,137&sr=8-1
*Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat
https://www.amazon.com/Owls-Family-Farley-Mowat/dp/0440413613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KONICOSUQ9O9&keywords=owls+in+the+family+by+farley+mowat&qid=1684524869&sprefix=owls+in+the,aps,81&sr=8-1
*The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall
https://www.amazon.com/Penderwicks-Summer-Sisters-Rabbits-Interesting/dp/0440420474/ref=sr_1_3?crid=37ZV8A8MQL4IN&keywords=the+penderwicks&qid=1684539468&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=the+pender,aps,78&sr=1-3
*Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright
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Join me as we dive into our summer reading guide with my literary treasure trove of 37 handpicked book recommendations spanning multiple genres. This year's list includes romance, historical fiction, contemporary, nonfiction, thriller, and mystery, with some beautiful backlist book favorites.
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Not everyone can say they published two books during the pandemic, but Ashley Winstead can. Today we discuss her romance debut Fool Me Once and how Winstead hopes to break the mold with her romance characters.
This week we continue our conversations with writers in our Summer Author Interview series. After our incredible kickoff with Jenny Pentland’s memoir (episode 34), we move into lighter fiction waters with Fool Me Once, written by Ashley Winstead.
I felt compelled to reach out to Ashley to hear about her surprising journey to full-time writing during the pandemic and what it was about this time that yielded such a fruitful creative time for her career. She shares how her previous job (as a communications director working in public policy) shaped the plot line for Lee Stone and the kickoff to her new romance series.
I also want to know what it looks like to compartmentalize work when you write in two genres. For example, Ashley alternates writing thrillers (like In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and the soon-to-be-released The Last Housewife) and romance- two VERY different worlds.
Are there two Ashleys? We need answers!
She speaks with surprising vulnerability about the challenges in the romance industry and with great confidence about the kind of success she plans to achieve with her writing. Don’t miss this episode.
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Be sure to check out this year’s Summer Reading Guide for the best beach read book recommendations.
Get to Know Ashley:
Ashley Winstead holds a Ph.D. in contemporary American literature from Southern Methodist University and a B.A. in English and Art History from Vanderbilt University. She lives in Houston with her husband, where she drinks red wine and dreams up novels. You can connect with Ashley on Instagram!
Mentioned in this episode:
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
Book Gang Episode: This Will Be Funny Later with Jenny Pentland
Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto
How the Hell Has Danielle Steel Managed to Write 179 Books?
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Jennifer and Erin have combed through the summer’s most anticipated releases lists, and discuss the ones they’re looking forward to the most. Erin interviews Doug Tattershall about the library’s gallery spaces.
These page-turning cozy summer reads are just what you need for your beach bag. Try these summer books that embrace cozy love stories, small-town fun, and even light family drama. This is the episode you need for your beach bag!
I know I am LIKELY not your go-to for COZY reading choices, so I thought I would bring on a guest who would be.
When I read something that gives me warm fuzzies, you know it is a rare gem that deserves to be talked about.
We have the stack for you if you love a good happily ever after, beach house settings, magical realism, and stories about falling in love.
Today’s books have fun twists and turn that will keep you turning the pages until past bedtime. These plotlines are light enough for beaching read while still delivering on stories that would be perfect for a summer book club.
In this discussion we share our mutual adoration for Emily Henry (a featured author in this year’s summer reading guide) and Steven Rowley. We also embrace a few farfetched mysteries, food-themed literature, lighter family dysfunction, and bookish-themed tales
Mentioned in this episode:
Limelight by Amy Poeppel
The Couch Podcast: Reading About Books & Reading with Amy Allen Clark
Book Gang: This Will Be Funny Later with Jenny Pentland
The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Book Gang: Cozy Up With These Winter Reads
Better Homes & Gardens Ventura Outdoor Rocking Chair
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Thank You for Listening for Julia Whelan
The Kindred Spirts Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert
Love, Luck & Lemon Pie by Amy E. Reichert
Women’s Paranormal Fiction on Amazon
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
The Floating Feldmans by Elyssa Friedland
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
The Editor by Steven Rowley
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
The Seven Day Switch by Kelly Harms
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto
Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q Sutanto
Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich
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Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.
About the guest author:
Karen Winn received her MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She also holds a doctoral degree in nursing. Born and raised in New Jersey, Karen now lives in Boston with her husband and two children. Our Little World is her first novel. You can find her at: www.karenlwinn.com
About the host:
Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is the author of four historical fiction novels, and her debut novel, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her books have been published in eleven countries and translated into nine languages. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome and her love of Shel Silverstein's poetry. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.
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Aviatrix Book Club August 2021 - POSTCARDS FROM THE SKY - Interview with general aviation pilot, author, and Renaissance Woman, Erin Seidemann about her memoir of her flight training and flying escapades, aircraft ownership, and relationships. Find Erin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ErinSeidemann
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Trigger warnings for this week's ep: marital rape, suicide, alcoholism, and child neglect.
Sometimes the hardest thing is when you pick up a book with the expectations that it is going to be one thing (in this case a fun rom-com-esque romance novel) and then you are delivered something completely different (a more heavy, trigger-warning containing family drama with a romance).
Despite loving her writing this book was hard for us due to a misconception of marketing.
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On this episode the team welcomes collection development librarian Melanie Schultz as our first discussion guest for our Summer Book Preview. We also make widely different guesses as to what the song of the summer will be for query of the week.
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We were split on this book. Bridget thought it had some cute quips and flirting (especially on the honeymoon) and Shani thought this book was all over the place and hated the narrator.
Some major points we discussed:
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On this episode I discuss The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy-Brodesser-Akner and other great books!
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Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford
The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson
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JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them. This month, Carrie and Melissa welcome Michael to talk about good books for summer reading--whether you're outside by the pool or staying cool inside.
What books should you read this summer? Are you in the mood for zombies, pirates, or romance? Come listen as Bridget and Kristen each happily discuss their top five recommendations for you to read this summer.
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Alex Approximately by Jenn Bennett
Open Road Summer by Emery Lord
Dead Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
Love, Life and the List by Kasie West
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
When It's Real by Erin Watt
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Most of All You by Mia Sheridan
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
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