Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations

In Episode 182, author Chelsea Bieker discusss her new novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a>, with Sarah. Chelsea shares how her own childhood inspired the fictional characters in her book and what parts of the book differ from her own experience. They talk about the trajectory of this intense and personal novel that began as a “funny little book about motherhood” and morphed into a story about trauma and abuse.  Plus, Chelsea shares her book recommendations.</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-182-chelsea-bieker-author-of-madwoman/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>Books by Chelsea Bieker: <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a> (2024), <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1FYKs">Heartbroke</a> (2022), and <a href="https://amzn.to/3AzGqWD">Godshot</a> (2020)</li> <li>A spoiler-free overview of <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a>.</li> <li>How this story transformed from a “funny little book about motherhood” to an intense story about trauma and abuse.</li> <li>The ways Chelsea’s childhood experiences and memories shaped her story of Clove.</li> <li>The parts of <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a> that were pulled directly from her own life and those that weren’t.</li> <li>Exploring the publisher’s statement that <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a> would be Chelsea’s breakout.</li> <li>Conversations with her mom and dad about the book’s story.</li> <li>The relationship between <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3AzGqWD">Godshot</a>, and Chelsea’s current work in progress.</li> </ul> Chelsea’s Book Recommendations <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:01]</a> Two OLD Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3CiZDg1">Animal</a> by Lisa Taddeo (2021) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3CiZDg1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982122133">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ULA1P3">Hot Springs Drive</a> by Lindsay Hunter (2023) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ULA1P3">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780802161451">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:04]</a></li> </ul> Two NEW Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/40Xxsxt">We Were the Universe</a> by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | <a href="https://amzn.to/40Xxsxt">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525521853">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[51:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3CwICi8">Solider Sailor</a> by Claire Kilroy (2024) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3CwICi8">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668051801">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:09]</a></li> </ul> One Book She DIDN’T Love</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/40K24SZ">It Ends With Us</a> by Colleen Hoover | <a href="https://amzn.to/40K24SZ">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781501110368">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[55:48]</a></li> </ul> One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Olx2JL">The Motherload</a> by Sarah Hoover (Jan 14, 2025) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Olx2JL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668010136">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[01:01:49]</a></li> </ul> Last 5-Star Book Chelsea Read</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/4fvIgqE">How to Love Your Daughter</a> by Hila Blum (2023) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fvIgqE">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593539644">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[01:03:42]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fF7kvm">I Could Live Here Forever</a> by Hanna Halperin (2023) <a class="spp-timestamp">[01:04:04]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> About Chelsea Bieker <a href="https://www.chelseabieker.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseabieker/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/chelseabieker?lang=en">X</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/intrepidwolves/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://chelseabieker.substack.com/">Substack</a> Chelsea Bieker is the author of three books, most recently the nationally bestselling novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/40AZC0Z">Madwoman</a>, a Book of the Month club pick the <em>New York Times</em> calls “brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence.” Her first novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/3AzGqWD">Godshot</a>, was long-listed for The Center For Fiction’s First Novel Prize and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1FYKs">Heartbroke</a>, won the California Book Award and was a <em>New York Times</em> “Best California Book of 2022.” Her writing has appeared in <em>The Paris Review</em>, <em>Marie Claire UK</em>, <em>People</em>, <em>The Cut</em>, <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, <em>No Tokens</em>, and others. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award, as well as residencies from MacDowell and Tin House. Raised in Hawai’i and California, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.</p>

01:06:20

Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

In Episode 181, Sarah and Catherine of <a href="https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Gilmore Guide to Books</a> catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-177-fall-2024-book-preview-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/">Fall 2024 Book Preview</a>, now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. Check out the episode for their full reviews on all their fall picks and get recommendations for your next book!</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-181-fall-2024-circle-back-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>Catherine describes her fall reading “trick or treat” — mostly treats (her first 5-star preview book since February), but a few tricks (two DNFs).</li> <li>Sarah had a higher DNF count than usual, but still had a high(ish) success rate for this season.</li> <li>Since this is the last Circle Back of 2024, they look at their stats for the entire year of Previews.</li> <li>They name the best and worst books picks for fall!</li> </ul> Books We Read Before the Preview <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:30]</a> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XqXgi7">Madwoman</a> by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XqXgi7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316573290">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g8zznd">The Sequel</a> by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g8zznd">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250875471">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:32]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/474Zfgk">The Plot</a> by Jean Hanff Korelitz <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:35]</a></li> </ul> Fall 2024 Circle Back <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:28]</a> Mid-August</p> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">There Are Rivers in the Sky</a> by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801710">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[7:36]</a></li> </ul> September</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YZOJoA">Guide Me Home</a> by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3YZOJoA">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316494618">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dCpmxw">The Siege</a> by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dCpmxw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593728093">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:41]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4fyrR">Entitlement</a> by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4fyrR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593718469">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:36]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g84FeK">A Reason to See You Again</a> by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g84FeK">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063039841">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:51]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g7L660">Adam and Evie’s Matchmaking Tour</a> by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g7L660">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063381506">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:35]</a></li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TafLpo">Dear Dickhead</a> by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3TafLpo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374611613">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yZsX9M">Bringer of Dust</a> by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yZsX9M">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250833839">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:07]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mq4LAz">Bluebird, Bluebird</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:44]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AUjQYv">Heaven, My Home</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dZAmF1">The Spy and the Traitor</a> by Ben Macintyre <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:46]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e0pgQ8">Ordinary Monsters</a> by J. M. Miro <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:12]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cNI0RY">Leave the World Behind</a> by Rumaan Alam <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:29]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NHiX98">Sandwich</a> by Catherine Newman <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XmHuFT">All This Could Be Yours</a> by Jami Attenberg <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g2FGJz">Banyan Moon</a> by Thao Tai <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:01]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g4Kcas">The Sicilian Inheritance</a> by Jo Piazza <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:32]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e0u9s3">The Paris Novel</a> by Ruth Reichl <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:48]</a> </li> </ul> October</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mr3hpN">Shred Sisters</a> by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mr3hpN">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780802163707">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:36]</a> </li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Msr0Ws">A Song to Drown Rivers</a> by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Msr0Ws">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250289469">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:00]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3T55ISM">The Puzzle Box</a> by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3T55ISM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593595329">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[32:24]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1n7zh">Libby Lost and Found</a> by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1n7zh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781728278506">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[39:47]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g22eKx">Like Mother, Like Mother</a> by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g22eKx">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525512493">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:21]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dYPmmu">The Puzzle Master</a> by Danielle Trussoni <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:07]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dGpHiB">The Forest for the Trees</a> by Betsy Lerner <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:14]</a> </li> </ul> November</p> Catherine’s Pick</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XoO4M8">The Courting of Bristol Keats</a> by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XoO4M8">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250331977">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:23]</a> </li> </ul> About Catherine Gilmore <a href="https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGilmoreGuideToBooks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilmoreguide/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/GilmoreGuide">X</a></p> Catherine started <a href="https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">The Gilmore Guide to Books</a>over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.</p> Next Episode In two weeks (November 13), Sarah will be back with Chelsea Bieker, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3XqXgi7">Madwoman</a>.</p>

00:54:20

Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)

In Episode 180, Susie Boutry (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and Sarah return with the 4th annual Debuts Special! They’re sharing their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2024. Plus, their reading stats for debuts this year and the best sophomore novels of 2024.</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-180-2024-debuts-special-with-susie-novelvisits/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>How debuts from 2024 compare to those from previous years.</li> <li>A full breakdown of Sarah’s and Susie’s 2024 debut-related stats.</li> <li>Featured debuts, divided into three categories: <ul> <li>Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far)</li> <li>Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024</li> <li>Best Sophomore Novels of 2024</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:13]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ydPxLL">Only Say Good Things</a> by Crystal Hefner | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ydPxLL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538765678">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:33]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dNKlNm">Nightwatching</a> by Tracy Sierra | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dNKlNm">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593654767">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:50]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TWZ3dt">Everest, Inc.</a> by Will Cockrell | <a href="https://amzn.to/3TWZ3dt">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982190453">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:50]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dIjRg7">How to End a Love Story</a> by Yulin Kuang | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dIjRg7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063310681">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:30]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4duEIE2">Grown Women</a> by Sarai Johnson | <a href="https://amzn.to/4duEIE2">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063294431">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:18]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dEk04e">How We Named the Stars</a> by Andrés N. Ordorica | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dEk04e">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781959030331">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:32]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4gS7px7">Perris, California</a> by Rachel Stark | <a href="https://amzn.to/4gS7px7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593656204">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y0zDgp">Women and Children First</a> by Alina Grabowski | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y0zDgp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781638930785">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[32:29]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaSOV">Victim</a> by Andrew Boryga <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/404BDqq">Dixon, Descending</a> by Karen Outen <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eB69g7">River East, River West</a> by Aub Rey Lescure <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:15]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zTacW4">The Wives</a> by Simone Gorrindo <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3PPTsTI">The Many Lives of Mama Love</a> by Lara Love Hardin <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:43]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XZuVPZ">Nuclear War</a> by Annie Jacobsen <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:59]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46AlmtA">Talking at Night</a> by Claire Daverley <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NjtxTr">Groundskeeping</a> by Lee Cole <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:29]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XZxcdZ">People We Meet on Vacation</a> by Emily Henry <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:38]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eBr82w">Romantic Comedy</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:26]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ttEXxi">No Two Persons</a> by Erica Bauermeister <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:55]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tw51rK">The Road to Dalton</a> by Shannon Bowring <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:58]</a> </li> </ul> Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:02]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47YPtwI">The Flat Share</a> by Beth O’Leary | <a href="https://amzn.to/47YPtwI">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250295651">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eXBFVr">Welcome to the O.C.</a> by Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eXBFVr">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063342798">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:20]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3U35kV0">There There</a> by Tommy Orange | <a href="https://amzn.to/3U35kV0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525436140">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:33]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3BPkbfu">Black Butterflies</a> by Priscilla Morris | <a href="https://amzn.to/3BPkbfu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801857">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:13]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XRNLbO">Wandering Stars</a> by Tommy Orange <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:06]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A4dhCC">Girl at War</a> by Sara Nović <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:18]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZXzRYr">The Cellist of Sarajevo</a> by Steven Galloway <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:20]</a>  </li> </ul> Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:33]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Same As It Ever Was</a> by Claire Lombardo | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549554">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XTFrZ4">A Quiet Life</a> by Ethan Joella | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XTFrZ4">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982190989">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[50:43]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3U5F64y">Bear</a> by Julia Phillips | <a href="https://amzn.to/3U5F64y">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525520436">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:07]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eDrVjn">Where the Forest Meets the River</a> by Shannon Bowring | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eDrVjn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9798889660439">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[52:40]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NgA55n">Sandwich</a> by Catherine Newman <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:52]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tw51rK">The Road to Dalton</a> by Shannon Bowring <a class="spp-timestamp">[52:54]</a> </li> </ul> Additional Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4gX9sjs">I’m Thinking of Ending Things</a> by Iain Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:08]</a> </li> </ul> About Susie Boutry <a class="has-image" href="https://novelvisits.com/">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/novelvisits/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/novelvisits">X</a></p> Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, <em>Novel Visits</em> was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. <em>Novel Visits</em> focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.</p> Next Episode In two weeks (October 30), Catherine and I will be back with our Fall 2024 Circle Back episode.</p>

00:56:54

Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations

In Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of <a href="https://www.wonderlandbooks.com/">Wonderland Books</a>, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 2024. Gayle candidly shares her journey from her initial idea to being on the verge of opening the store. This behind-the-scenes episode offers a deep dive into everything from training and book buying to raising capital (including crowdsourcing) and much more! Plus, Gayle wraps up the episode with some great book recommendations (and how many copies of each she’s ordering for the store).</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-179-from-corporate-america-to-indie-bookstore-owner-with-gayle-weiswasser-co-founder-of-wonderland-books/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>Gayle’s nearly 20-year journey in the book world.</li> <li>How the first spark for this idea came from listening to a podcast.</li> <li>Some of the fears and challenges Gayle is currently facing.</li> <li>Bookstore bootcamp and the other ways Gayle prepared to become a bookstore owner.</li> <li>All about raising capital: fundraising, crowdsourcing, small business loans, and the perks of working with a partner.</li> <li>How Gayle balances her personal reading tastes with the community’s expectations.</li> <li>The process of buying books and building the store’s collection.</li> <li>Breaking down book margins and why publishers tend to stay quiet about them.</li> <li>How Wonderland Books plans to stand out from other local bookstores.</li> <li>How this whole process has affected Gayle’s reading this year.</li> <li>Did Sarah just discover a new micro-genre?</li> <li>Plus, an impromptu request adds a fun twist to the book recommendations segment!</li> </ul> Gayle’s Book Recommendations <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:04]</a> Two OLD Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zzRLpl">The Art Thief</a> by Michael Finkel | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zzRLpl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984898456">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:15]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zDlHAO">Talking at Night</a> by Claire Daverley | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zDlHAO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593653487">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[55:55]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47KTzIA">Normal People</a> by Sally Rooney <a class="spp-timestamp">[57:55]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Two NEW Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y3PhZC">The Caretaker</a> by Ron Rash | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y3PhZC">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385544276">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[58:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOPSQp">Green Dot</a> by Madeleine Gray | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZOPSQp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250890597">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:01:15]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eINBKM">The Risen</a> by Ron Rash <a class="spp-timestamp">[59:03]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eHbSRj">Serena</a> by Ron Rash <a class="spp-timestamp">[59:07]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> One Book She DIDN’T Love</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3N400Nq">Margo’s Got Money Troubles</a> by Rufi Thorpe | <a href="https://amzn.to/3N400Nq">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063356580">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:04:09]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3N23ujD">The Girls from Corona del Mar</a> by Rufi Thorpe <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:04:33]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TQ343r">The Knockout Queen</a> by Rufi Thorpe <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:04:35]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/3N4P3Lz">A Forty Year Kiss</a> by Nickolas Butler (February 4, 2025) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3N4P3Lz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781464221248">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:08:29]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ek7AzF">Shotgun Lovesongs</a> by Nickolas Butler <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:08:40]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47NERkj">Beneath the Bonfire</a> by Nickolas Butler <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:09:12]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XLfnzp">Show Don’t Tell</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld (February 25, 2025) <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:09:25]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ejKjh2">You Think It, I’ll Say It</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:09:36]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZLSUVk">Leaving</a> by Roxana Robinson <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:10:12]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47NR8VH">Our Souls at Night</a> by Kent Haruf <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:10:49]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Last 5-Star Book Gayle Read</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/4esY25u">The Husbands</a> by Holly Gramazio | <a href="https://amzn.to/4esY25u">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385550611">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:42]</a></li> </ul> Other Links <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bookshop-podcast/id1538220707"> The Bookshop Podcast</a> with Mandy Jackson-Beverly</li> <li><a href="https://openingabookstore.com/">The Bookstore Training Group</a></li> </ul> About Gayle Weiswasser <a href="https://www.everydayiwritethebookblog.com/">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gweiswasser/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.twitter.com/gweiswasser/">X</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gayle.weiswasser/">Facebook</a> </p> Gayle Weiswasser is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.wonderlandbooks.com/">Wonderland Books</a>, a soon-to-open independent bookstore opening soon in Bethesda, MD. Gayle is also the founder of the blog, <a href="https://www.everydayiwritethebookblog.com/">Everyday I Write the Book</a> and the co-host of the podcast <a href="http://thereaderlyreport.com/">The Readerly Report</a>. Prior to opening Wonderland Books, Gayle was a lawyer and communications executive.  She’s a DC native and now lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her family.</p> Learn More about <a href="https://www.wonderlandbooks.com/">Wonderland Books</a>:<a href="https://www.wonderlandbooks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wonderlandbookstagram/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wonderlandbooksbethesda">Facebook</a></p>

01:13:53

Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations

In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon’s editorial division, including the start-to-finish process of building the “Best Books” lists, what “best” might mean, and what helps a book make the list. Plus, Al shares some of her book recommendations! </p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-178-behind-the-scenes-of-amazons-best-books-lists-with-al-woodworth/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>How Al fits reading into her busy weekly schedule</li> <li>The start to finish process of building the Amazon “Best of” lists</li> <li>How Amazon balances genre diversity in their “Best of” lists</li> <li>What “best” means to Amazon’s editorial team</li> <li>Publication date criteria for the Best Books of the Month and Year lists</li> <li>How the team discusses, votes, and makes decisions for the lists</li> <li>Whether sales numbers influence the year-end list</li> <li>How Amazon’s editorial team handles publisher influence</li> <li>What 2024 looks like so far for Al and the editorial team</li> </ul> Al’s Book Recommendations <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:26]</a> Two OLD Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3B3KnTx">Horse</a> by Geraldine Brooks | <a href="https://amzn.to/3B3KnTx">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780399562976">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3B4ctOw">Empire of Pain</a> by Patrick Radden Keefe | <a href="https://amzn.to/3B4ctOw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984899019">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:20]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47ndqNK">Say Nothing</a> by Patrick Radden Keefe <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:32]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Two NEW Books She Loves</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrR09J">James</a> by Percival Everett | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XrR09J">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385550369">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:05]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">There Are Rivers in the Sky</a> by Elif Shafak | <a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801710">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:18]</a></li> </ul> One Book She DIDN’T Love</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d2EHqc">Fates and Furies</a> by Lauren Groff | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d2EHqc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781594634482">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:21]</a></li> </ul> One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4DMlz">The City and Its Uncertain Walls</a> by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4DMlz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801970">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:54]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e5pllM">1Q84</a> by Haruki Murakami <a class="spp-timestamp">[51:09]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Last 5-Star Book Al Read</p> <ul> <li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal"><a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">There Are Rivers in the Sky</a> by Elif Shafak | <a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801710">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[52:05]</a></li> <li>Other Books Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Tr5iWM">John Lewis: A Life</a> by David Greenberg (Oct 8) <a class="spp-timestamp">[52:26]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Books From Our Discussion <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ejmAgC">All the Worst Humans</a> by Phil Elwood <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zlg1vd">The Wedding People</a> by Alison Espach <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eqjyHD">Fifty Words for Rain</a> by Asha Lemmie <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:05]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XnQbyK">All the Broken Places</a> by John Boyne <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:11]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4gm6hS1">All the Colors of the Dark</a> by Chris Whitaker <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrR09J">James</a> by Percival Everett <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:40]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3B3wRiI">Educated</a> by Tara Westover <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:07]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e7kLUw">Demon Copperhead</a> by Barbara Kingsolver <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3MKXmvW">Spare</a> by Prince Harry <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3B6SZsE">The Testaments</a> by Margaret Atwood <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:13]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47pV2DX">The Handmaid’s Tale</a> by Margaret Atwood <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4gq3eZa">The 9/11 Commission Report</a> by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:34]</a></li> </ul> About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review <a href="https://www.amazon.com/amazonbookreview/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amazonbooks/">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/amazonbooks">X</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amazonbooks/">Facebook</a></p> Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.</p>

00:54:48

Ep. 177: Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of <a href="https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Gilmore Guide to Books</a>!  </p> Today, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December.  </p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-177-fall-2024-book-preview-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Announcement <ul> <li>One of the many benefits to joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sarahsbookshelves">Patreon Community</a> is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including <em>Book Preview Extras</em>! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sarahsbookshelves">here</a>!</li> </ul> Highlights <ul> <li>Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this fall (lightning round style).</li> <li>Catherine’s theme is “unpredictability” — half her picks are repeat authors and the other half simply caught her eye.</li> <li>Sarah’s choices feature 6 returning authors and overall are leaning more literary.</li> <li>A few shorter books from Sarah’s picks: under 300 pages.</li> <li>Sarah has already read and rated two of her picks!</li> <li>Plus, their #1 picks for the fall.</li> </ul> Big Fall Releases <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:29]</a>  Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/47npJdf">By Any Other Name</a> by Jodi Picoult (Aug 20) | <a href="https://amzn.to/47npJdf">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593497210">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:56]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dXGM8d">Death at the Sign of the Rook</a> by Kate Atkinson (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dXGM8d">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385547994">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:00]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZafneF">The Life Impossible</a> by Matt Haig (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZafneF">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593489277">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:05]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3T8aYF4">Here One Moment</a> by Liane Moriarty (Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3T8aYF4">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593798607">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:11]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3T9UY5t">The Mighty Red</a> by Louise Erdrich (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3T9UY5t">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063277052">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:30]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3MoWmx9">Framed</a> by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey (Oct 15) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3MoWmx9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385550444">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:36]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ALC0fe">The Grey Wolf</a> by Louise Penny (Oct 29) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ALC0fe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250328137">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/474vzzK">The Blue Hour</a> by Paula Hawkins (Oct 29) | <a href="https://amzn.to/474vzzK">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063396524">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:45]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4DMlz">The City and Its Uncertain Walls</a> by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4DMlz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801970">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:51]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dJWWla">It Starts with One: The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park</a> by Jason Lipshutz(Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dJWWla">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780306832505">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cKir4b">MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band</a> by Brad Tolinski, Jaan Uhelszki, and Ben Edmonds (Oct 8) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cKir4b">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780306833014">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:55]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e2Iapp">Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain</a> by William Reid and Jim Reid(Sep 17) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4e2Iapp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780306835513">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:56]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3MwQYrP">Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me</a> by Bernie Taupin (2023 release — in paperback Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3MwQYrP">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780306828676">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XqWxgT">The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography</a> by Peter Ames Carlin (Nov 5) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XqWxgT">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385546942">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:59]</a></li> </ul> Backlist Titles Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AMNMWD">The Midnight Library</a> by Matt Haig <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:08]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/478vdZ4">The Measure</a> by Nikki Erlick <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:27]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yURcpL">The Girl on the Train</a> by Paula Hawkins <a class="spp-timestamp">[2:45]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e5pllM">1Q84</a> by Haruki Murakami <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:02]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AIsqtD">What I Talk About When I Talk About Running</a> by Haruki Murakami <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:25]</a></li> </ul> Fall 2024 Book Preview <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:34]</a> Mid-August</p> Catherine’s Pick</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">There Are Rivers in the Sky</a> by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4elPUDp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801710">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[9:22]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XmptYs">The Island of Missing Trees</a> by Elif Shafak <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:03]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X7lspf">10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World</a> by Elif Shafak <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:12]</a> </li> </ul> September</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YZOJoA">Guide Me Home</a> by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3YZOJoA">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316494618">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:11]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XqXgi7">Madwoman</a> by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XqXgi7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316573290">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:41]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dCpmxw">The Siege</a> by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dCpmxw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593728093">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:03]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4fyrR">Entitlement</a> by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4fyrR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593718469">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:37]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g84FeK">A Reason to See You Again</a> by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g84FeK">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063039841">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:00]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g7L660">Adam and Evie’s Matchmaking Tour</a> by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g7L660">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063381506">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:45]</a></li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TafLpo">Dear Dickhead</a> by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3TafLpo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374611613">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yZsX9M">Bringer of Dust</a> by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yZsX9M">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250833839">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:28]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mq4LAz">Bluebird, Bluebird</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:21]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AUjQYv">Heaven, My Home</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:24]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e2IvIH">The Cutting Season</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:55]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X72WgR">Godshot</a> by Chelsea Bieker <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:08]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dZAmF1">The Spy and the Traitor</a> by Ben Macintyre <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:12]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e0pgQ8">Ordinary Monsters</a> by J. M. Miro <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:41]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cNI0RY">Leave the World Behind</a> by Rumaan Alam <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:57]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cNIcRc">Trust</a> by Hernan Diaz <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:45]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g51X9t">Such a Fun Age</a> by Kiley Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:48]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XmHuFT">All This Could Be Yours</a> by Jami Attenberg <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AHbdR8">Saint Mazie</a> by Jami Attenberg <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X33ODf">The Middlesteins</a> by Jami Attenberg <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:10]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cLv52E">Memphis</a> by Tara M. Stringfellow <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g2FGJz">Banyan Moon</a> by Thao Tai <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:44]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g4Kcas">The Sicilian Inheritance</a> by Jo Piazza <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g3mXxA">The Women</a> by Kristin Hannah <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:44]</a></li> </ul> October</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g8zznd">The Sequel</a> by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g8zznd">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250875471">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:18]</a> (To skip ahead, jump to <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:55]</a> in your podcast player.)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mr3hpN">Shred Sisters</a> by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mr3hpN">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780802163707">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:44]</a> </li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Msr0Ws">A Song to Drown Rivers</a> by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Msr0Ws">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250289469">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:11]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3T55ISM">The Puzzle Box</a> by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3T55ISM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593595329">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:59]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1n7zh">Libby Lost and Found</a> by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Z1n7zh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781728278506">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[36:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g22eKx">Like Mother, Like Mother</a> by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4g22eKx">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525512493">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:56]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dYPmmu">The Puzzle Master</a> by Danielle Trussoni <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:07]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e4jvRy">A Game of Thrones</a> by George R. R. Martin <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:43]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/474Zfgk">The Plot</a> by Jean Hanff Korelitz <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/474Zfgk">The Swans of Fifth Avenue</a> by Melanie Benjamin <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:23]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X7mpxP">Capote’s Women</a> by Laurence Leamer <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:27]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XmOeUj">It Starts with Us</a> by Colleen Hoover <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:39]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4e4vIFG">The Heirs</a> by Susan Rieger <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:04]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dGpHiB">The Forest for the Trees</a> by Betsy Lerner <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:56]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4g22nO5">Happiness Falls</a> by Angie Kim <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:53]</a> </li> </ul> November</p> Catherine’s Pick</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XoO4M8">The Courting of Bristol Keats</a> by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XoO4M8">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250331977">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:53]</a> </li> </ul>

00:53:43

Ep. 176: Summer 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

In Episode 176, Catherine of <a href="https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Gilmore Guide to Books</a> and I catch up on the 12 new releases from the <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-170-summer-2024-book-preview-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"> Summer 2024 Book Preview</a>. We share our reading stats, chat about what we liked, and what didn’t work out. Listen in as we share our reviews on these books and get some recommendations for your next read! </p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-176-summer-2024-circle-back-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Highlights <ul> <li>Catherine says she had a “hummingbird” summer of flitting from book to book to book.</li> <li>Sarah’s prediction of THE BOOK of summer definitely panned out!</li> <li>Despite some DNFs, Sarah and Catherine both ended up with a fairly successful summer.</li> <li>Catherine calls out one author as serving up wonderful “Jimmy Stewart fiction.”</li> <li>Sarah had a weird reading experience with one book.</li> <li>Plus, two of Sarah’s picks were 5 stars!</li> <li>They name the best and worst books from their summer picks!</li> </ul> Books We Read Before the Preview <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:27]</a> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a class="has-image" href="https://amzn.to/3V8T86m">The God of the Woods</a> by Liz Moore  (July 2) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3V8T86m">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593418918">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:47]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44QFhVg">Margo’s Got Money Troubles</a> by Rufi Thorpe (June 11) | <a href="https://amzn.to/44QFhVg">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063356580">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[5:14]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ywMUV1">The Knockout Queen</a> by Rufi Thorpe <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:09]</a></li> </ul> Summer 2024 Circle Back <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:36]</a> June</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WTPONO">Fire Exit</a> by Morgan Talty (June 4) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WTPONO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781959030553">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:10]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3V8xdfy">What You Leave Behind</a> by Wanda M. Morris (June 18) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3V8xdfy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063359734">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:39]</a></li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dNSEK9">Swift River</a> by Essie Chambers (June 4) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dNSEK9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668027912">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:44]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44OyXOl">Same As It Ever Was</a> by Claire Lombardo (June 18) | <a href="https://amzn.to/44OyXOl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549554">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[14:59]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QWue7z">All the Colors of the Dark</a> by Chris Whitaker (June 25) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3QWue7z">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593798874">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:10]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4av2u0C">How the Light Gets In</a> by Joyce Maynard (June 25) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4av2u0C">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062398307">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[29:04]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4aulkoz">Night of the Living Rez</a> by Morgan Talty <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:35]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yD1t9m">The Most Fun We Ever Had</a> by Claire Lombardo <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ke8NuY">All Her Little Secrets</a> by Wanda M. Morris <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:55]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dNWbIp">Anywhere You Run</a> by Wanda M. Morris <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44R5a7E">We Begin at the End</a> by Chris Whitaker <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:01]</a></li> </ul> July</p> Sarah’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bKPFAg">The World After Alice</a> by Lauren Aliza Green (July 2) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bKPFAg">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593654132">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3wKNWMu">Long Island Compromise</a> by Taffy Brodesser-Akner  (July 9) | <a href="https://amzn.to/3wKNWMu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593133491">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:42]</a></li> </ul> Catherine’s Picks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4atrwNz">The Same Bright Stars</a> by Ethan Joella (July 2) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4atrwNz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668024607">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[33:43]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dKbdPv">The Lion Women of Tehran</a> by Marjan Kamali (July 2) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dKbdPv">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668036587">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:28]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bNwVQJ">Seating Arrangements</a> by Maggie Shipstead <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:01]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yD1t9m">The Most Fun We Ever Had</a> by Claire Lombardo <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UU9gqL">Ask Again, Yes</a> by Mary Beth Keane <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3KhrqxK">A Quiet Life</a> by Ethan Joella <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:53]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3wHU8VF">Fleishman Is in Trouble</a> by Taffy Brodesser-Akner <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yrwdu1">The Stationary Shop</a> by Marjan Kamali <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:35]</a></li> </ul>

00:48:20

Ep. 175: 2024 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)

In Episode 175, Susie Boutry (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and I explore our favorite Micro Genres for 2024. Over the past year, we’ve continued to refine our reading tastes and identify specific themes and types of books that resonate deeply with us. This year, Susie and I have a curated list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with standout books from each category. It’s another big episode with tons of great book recommendations!</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-175-2024-micro-genres-we-love-with-susie-novelvisits/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Cold War Espionage (Sarah) <a class="spp-timestamp">[3:19]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46x2yN9">Red Widow</a> by Alma Katsu | <a href="https://amzn.to/46x2yN9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525539421">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:49]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LPwdrd">Red London</a> by Alma Katsu | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LPwdrd">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593421956">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:50]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fpOVDl">Our American Friend</a> by Anna Pitoniak | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fpOVDl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982158965">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:10]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fur2dN">The Charm School</a> by Nelson DeMille | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fur2dN">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538744284">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:20]</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LNuXos">Red Notice</a> by Bill Browder | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LNuXos">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781476755748">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:47]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46CQLwD">The Spy and the Traitor</a> by Ben Macintyre | <a href="https://amzn.to/46CQLwD">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781101904213">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:01]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yrjvvF">The Sisterhood</a> by Liz Mundy | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yrjvvF">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593238172">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:26]</a> </li> </ul> Angsty Motherhood (Susie) <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:21]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WxW6AP">Perfect Tunes</a> by Emily Gould | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WxW6AP">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781501197505">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:00]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A8ubzO">Soldier Sailor</a> by Claire Kilroy | <a href="https://amzn.to/3A8ubzO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668051801">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Same As It Ever Was</a> by Claire Lombardo | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549554">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LMBO1x">Amazing Grace Adams</a> by Fran Littlewood | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LMBO1x">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250857019">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dlMT5X">When I Ran Away</a> by Ilona Bannister | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dlMT5X">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593081761">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:53]</a> </li> <li>Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister (<em>currently unavailable in the US</em>)  <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:54]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cbsgYL">Landslide</a> by Susan Conley | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cbsgYL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984898005">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:57]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d8sjpe">The Push</a> by Ashley Audrain | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d8sjpe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984881687">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:00]</a> </li> </ul> Memoirs About the Demise of a Marriage (Sarah) <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:18]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WLFTsV">How to Stay Married</a> by Harrison Scott Key | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WLFTsV">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668015650">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:26]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fvK8QC">You Could Make This Place Beautiful</a> by Maggie Smith | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fvK8QC">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982185862">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:52]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ymMWit">A Beautiful, Terrible Thing</a> by Jen Waite | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ymMWit">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780735216518">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:11]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cehy3s">Bankruptcy</a> by Janet Lombardi | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cehy3s">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781942762379">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:14]</a> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cbtL9l">Untamed</a> by Glennon Doyle | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cbtL9l">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984801258">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:49]</a></li> </ul> Pandemic Stories (Susie) <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:26]</a> NOT Based on the COVID-19 Pandemic & More Dystopian <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:49]</a> </p> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ccc5ub">Wanderers</a> by Chunk Wendig | <a href="https://amzn.to/4ccc5ub">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780399182129">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:43]</a> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YMfQn9">Station Eleven</a> by Emily St. John Mandel | <a href="https://amzn.to/3YMfQn9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780804172448">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zVauex">The Dog Stars</a> by Peter Heller | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zVauex">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307950475">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:20]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zPVIWM">The Memory of Animals</a> by Claire Fuller | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zPVIWM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781953534873">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:41]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LMzU0X">Severance</a> by Ling Ma | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LMzU0X">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250214997">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:07]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WqYOYR">The Dreamers</a> by Karen Thompson Walker | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WqYOYR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812984668">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:20]</a> </li> </ul> With the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Background <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:28]</a> </p> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46bEmQf">56 Days</a> by Catherine Ryan Howard | <a href="https://amzn.to/46bEmQf">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982694654">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:37]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c8Vt6j">Reef Road</a> by Deborah Goodrich Royce | <a href="https://amzn.to/4c8Vt6j">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781637584965">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:40]</a> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4c9K0nf">Blue Ruin</a> by Hari Kunzru | <a href="https://amzn.to/4c9K0nf">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801376">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:37]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ds9Cgg">Day</a> by Michael Cunningham | <a href="https://amzn.to/4ds9Cgg">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780399591341">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:17]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zJ5ObD">Tom Lake</a> by Ann Patchett | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zJ5ObD">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063327528">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:47]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dqRgfl">Pete and Alice in Maine</a> by Caitlin Shetterly | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dqRgfl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063242685">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:49]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dbHcHt">Wish You Were Here</a> by Jodi Picoult <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:09]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sxuevu">Invisible Son</a> by Kim Johnson <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:14]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SzcCiC">This Is My America</a> by Kim Johnson <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:19]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AgYvbn">The Measure</a> by Nikki Erlick <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:03]</a> </li> </ul> Did She Actually Say That?! (Sarah) <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:03]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WsGhfG">Miracle Creek</a> by Angie Kim | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WsGhfG">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250251305">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:18]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WrnUI7">Happiness Falls</a> by Angie Kim | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WrnUI7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593448205">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:19]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d8sjpe">The Push</a> by Ashley Audrain | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d8sjpe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984881687">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:55]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WmJ6xO">All This Could Be Yours</a> by Jami Attenberg | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WmJ6xO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780358361336">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:14]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WxCixg">Sociopath</a> by Patric Gagne, PhD | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WxCixg">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668003183">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:42]</a> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WLKont">The Change</a> by Kirsten Miller | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WLKont">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063144057">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:15]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4crh4Y9">On the Savage Side</a> by Tiffany McDaniel | <a href="https://amzn.to/4crh4Y9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593320709">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:32]</a>  </li> </ul> Books Revolving Around Generational Trauma (Susie) <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:34]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SbVPly">Strange Sally Diamond</a> by Liz Nugent | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SbVPly">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781501189715">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:24]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SyEBPG">Memphis</a> by Tara M. Stringfellow | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SyEBPG">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593230503">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:28]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AkNwh6">What My Bones Know</a> by Stephanie Foo | <a href="https://amzn.to/3AkNwh6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593238127">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:52]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cr650R">The Body Keeps the Score</a> by Bessel van der Kolk, MD | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cr650R">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780143127741">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46yXojp">What Happened to You?</a> by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, MD PhD | <a href="https://amzn.to/46yXojp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250223180">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:57]</a>  </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4duEIE2">Grown Women</a> by Sarai Johnson | <a href="https://amzn.to/4duEIE2">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063294431">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:08]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cdyMy1">Homegoing</a> by Yaa Gyasi | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cdyMy1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781101971062">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:58]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SWYvEj">The Postcard</a> by Anne Berest | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SWYvEj">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9798889660354">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:27]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yeQm71">Saving Ruby King</a> by Catherine Adel West | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yeQm71">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780778388029">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:50]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yp1bmP">All My Rage</a> by Sabaa Tahir | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yp1bmP">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593202364">Bookshop.org</a>   <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:53]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4djY3Yw">Swift River</a> by Essie Chambers | <a href="https://amzn.to/4djY3Yw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668027912">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:56]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dq4F7n">Brotherless Night</a> by V. V. Ganeshanathan | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dq4F7n">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812978278">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:59]</a> </li> </ul> Co-Ed Friend Groups (Sarah) <a class="spp-timestamp">[32:18]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wbz1Uo">The Interestings</a> by Meg Wolitzer | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wbz1Uo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781594632341">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:17]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4daeR4k">Shotgun Lovesongs</a> by Nickolas Butler | <a href="https://amzn.to/4daeR4k">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250039828">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:29]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xLyjRi">The Ensemble</a> by Aja Gabel | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xLyjRi">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780735214774">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:39]</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dtyRic">All Together Now</a> by Matthew Norman | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dtyRic">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984821119">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:47]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XtRNq0">Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</a> by Gabrielle Zevin | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XtRNq0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593321201">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:01]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">The Christmas Orphans Club</a> by Becca Freeman | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780143138037">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp"> </a><a class="spp-timestamp">[34:14]</a></li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YqKx0V">The Celebrants</a> by Steven Rowley | <a href="https://amzn.to/3YqKx0V">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593540435">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:36]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fsBjXY">Who We Are Now</a> by Lauryn Chamberlain | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fsBjXY">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593182840">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:16]</a> </li> </ul> Peace, Love, and Rock n’ Roll / Books Set in the ’60s & ’70s (Susie) <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:58]</a> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xfvbBh">The Women</a> by Kristin Hannah | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xfvbBh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250178633">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:09]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bIhUze">Daisy Jones & The Six</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bIhUze">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781524798642">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:31]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SzYvcO">Mary Jane</a> by Jessica Anya Blau | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SzYvcO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063052307">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:57]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bNCTAz">The Nickel Boys</a> by Colson Whitehead | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bNCTAz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345804341">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[</a>spp-timestamp time=”<a class="spp-timestamp">[39:11]</a>″] </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fsCEOu">All You Have to Do Is Call</a> by Kerri Maher | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fsCEOu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593102213">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:39]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YoL0Rc">Last House</a> by Jessica Shattuck | <a href="https://amzn.to/3YoL0Rc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062979896">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:53]</a> </li> </ul> Surprisingly High-Quality Celebrity Memoirs (Sarah) <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:33]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d7u3Pw">Open</a> by Andre Agassi | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d7u3Pw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307388407">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:05]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46vWfJr">Spare</a> by Prince Harry | <a href="https://amzn.to/46vWfJr">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593593806">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:07]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WuWAHR">Open Book</a> by Jessica Simpson | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WuWAHR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062899972">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:16]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46E3gIs">Finding Me</a> by Viola Davis | <a href="https://amzn.to/46E3gIs">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063037366">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:11]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A70QWu">Becoming</a> by Michelle Obama | <a href="https://amzn.to/3A70QWu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781524763145">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:15]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ydPxLL">Only Say Good Things</a> by Crystal Hefner | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ydPxLL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538765678">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:21]</a>  </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dtptLy">Born a Crime</a> by Trevor Noah | <a href="https://amzn.to/4dtptLy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780399588198">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:19]</a> </li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dvlD4f">The Woman in Me</a> by Britney Spears <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:45]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wy70Gv">The Many Lives of Mama Love</a> by Laura Love Hardin <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:33]</a> </li> </ul> Look Backs (Susie) <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:38]</a> Sarah</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fxFbXC">City of Girls</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fxFbXC">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781594634741">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:11]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WQLYod">Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk</a> by Kathleen Rooney | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WQLYod">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250151162">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:33]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaSOV">Victim</a> by Andrew Boryga | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaSOV">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549974">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:06]</a> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eOBgW1">The Rachel Incident</a> by Caroline O’Donoghue | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eOBgW1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593535707">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:30]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SvMzcc">The Age of Miracles</a> by Karen Thompson Walker | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SvMzcc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812982947">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y2V7eh">Now Is Not the Time to Panic</a> by Kevin Wilson | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y2V7eh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062913500">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:08]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cdo5eW">Absolution</a> by Alice McDermott | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cdo5eW">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374610487">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:30]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WrnUI7">Happiness Falls</a> by Angie Kim <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:47]</a> </li> </ul>

00:51:34

Ep. 174: Unscripted | Auto-Buy Authors with Susie and Catherine

For Ep. 174, due to an unexpected change in our episode schedule, we’re bringing you an episode from our newest Patreon bonus series, <em>Unscripted</em>. This series is our sandbox for any bookish topic, whether it’s publishing news, behind-the-scenes insights from the podcast and our reading lives, or patron-submitted discussions. Most <em>Unscripted</em> episodes feature both co-hosts, Susie Boutry (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and Catherine Gilmore (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilmoreguide/">@GilmoreGuide</a>), along with me — and this April episode was no exception. We dive into the topic of Auto-Buy Authors, submitted by patrons! Tune in for a candid chat about the authors we always buy, former favorites, and those we’ve learned to avoid.</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-174-unscripted-auto-buy-authors-with-susie-and-catherine/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Announcement (Podcast Survey) <ul> <li>Hey Listeners! We value your feedback and want to ensure <em>Sarah’s Bookshelves Live</em> continues to meet your needs. Please take a couple of minutes to complete our podcast survey. Your insights are crucial for us to keep improving the podcast. The results are completely anonymous, so feel free to be honest. You can access the survey <a href="https://forms.gle/VKZ81Hq66eKLMCA3A">here.</a> Thank you for your support!</li> </ul> Introduction <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:19]</a> Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cnuEvG">The Most Fun We Ever Had</a> by Claire Lombardo <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:12]</a></li> </ul> Auto-Buy Authors <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:12]</a> Catherine</p> <ul> <li>Elizabeth George <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WqKsZr">The Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley Mysteries, #1)</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WqKsZr">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780553384796">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:43]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Anna Quindlen</li> <li>Paula McLain <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/465CEQl">When the Stars Go Dark</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/465CEQl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593237915">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:49]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cKfIIQ">Circling the Sun</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cKfIIQ">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345534200">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:56]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d0Xpia">Love and Ruin</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d0Xpia">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781101967393">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WsjXTN">A Ticket to Ride</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WsjXTN">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780061340529">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4f1hrep">The Paris Wife</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4f1hrep">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345521316">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:27]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Alice Hoffman <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fb7R8T">Practical Magic</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fb7R8T">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425190371">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:02]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3y5AZgX">The Rules of Magic</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3y5AZgX">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781501137488">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:43]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Thrity Umrigar <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4f0PbIV">Honor</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4f0PbIV">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781643753300">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:30]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Barbara Kingsolver <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cpaq4T">Demon Copperhead</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cpaq4T">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063251922">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:51]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cJt73T">The Bean Trees</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cJt73T">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062277756">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4f73DyO">The Poisonwood Bible</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4f73DyO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780060786502">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3W15RqI">Unsheltered</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3W15RqI">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062684738">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:46]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3W0RSkU">Prodigal Summer</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3W0RSkU">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780060959036">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:10]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zJPlEe">Pigs in Heaven</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zJPlEe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062277763">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:25]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Natalie Haynes</li> <li>S. A. Cosby <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4fb4Sgr">All the Sinners Bleed</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4fb4Sgr">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250831910">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:01]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Maggie O’Farrell <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WphitW">I Am, I Am, I Am</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WphitW">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525436058">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ybt1xp">The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ybt1xp">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780156033671">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:22]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>John Boyne <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3y5CKuz">Water</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3y5CKuz">Amazon</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bTlOFs">The Heart’s Invisible Furies</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bTlOFs">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781524760793">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:16]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d6kcJC">The Boy in the Striped Pajamas</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d6kcJC">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385751537">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d4HXSh">All the Broken Places</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d4HXSh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593653449">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WqBrj5">A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WqBrj5">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593230176">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46h0kBm">A Ladder to the Sky</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/46h0kBm">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984823021">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:18]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Abbi Waxman <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3W6YgHu">Other People’s Houses</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3W6YgHu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781432851361">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:12]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zPhQQX">The Bookish Life of Nina Hill</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zPhQQX">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780451491879">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:21]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Percival Everett <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XqCLUc">James</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XqCLUc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385550369">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:12]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WboGYA">The Trees</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WboGYA">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781644450642">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:13]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zJQVpE">Erasure</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zJQVpE">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781555975999">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[53:16]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Jennifer Saint <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3S7ZJvV">Elektra</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3S7ZJvV">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250773623">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[55:59]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WbvrcI">Ariadne</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WbvrcI">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250773593">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[56:00]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zUwRRk">Atalanta</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zUwRRk">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250855572">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[56:02]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Laini Taylor <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bPju28">Strange the Dreamer</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bPju28">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316341677">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[59:39]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li>Claire Fuller <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bNKL4Y">Unsettled Ground</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bNKL4Y">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781953534170">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:41]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zPVIWM">The Memory of Animals</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zPVIWM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781953534873">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:42]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/466HFbj">Bitter Orange</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/466HFbj">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781947793606">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cM6CLw">Our Endless Numbered Days</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cM6CLw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781941040010">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:31]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Taylor Jenkins Reid <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bIhUze">Daisy Jones & The Six</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bIhUze">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781524798642">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:13]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3SbWN17">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3SbWN17">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781501161933">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:16]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d5JUhb">Malibu Rising</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d5JUhb">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781524798673">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:18]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Sally Rooney <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LpXCjn">Beautiful World, Where Are You</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LpXCjn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250859044">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:31]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cI84hX">Intermezzo</a> (<em>September 24, 2024</em>) | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cI84hX">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374602635">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y5SVCI">Normal People</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y5SVCI">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984822185">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:22]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Madeline Miller <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xQYXN3">The Song of Achilles</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xQYXN3">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062060624">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:20]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zJ5r0R">Circe</a> | 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Fikry</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3ydL0bQ">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781616204518">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:02:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3z8GgVn">Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3z8GgVn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593321201">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:02:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3y1RHha">Young Jane Young</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3y1RHha">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781616208691">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:02:08]</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Former Auto-Buy Authors <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:03:23]</a> Catherine</p> <ul> <li>Mark Halperin</li> <li>Paul Auster</li> <li>John Irving</li> <li>Nelson DeMille <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LvIfFS">Plum Island (A John Corey Novel, #1)</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Waz5n7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781455581788">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:08:50]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Colson Whitehead <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LqCbhY">The Underground Railroad</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LqCbhY">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345804327">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:14:03]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bNCTAz">The Nickel Boys</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bNCTAz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345804341">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:14:05]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li>Chris Bohjalian <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LtQ7Yw">Skeletons at the Feast</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LtQ7Yw">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307394965">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:05:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LqChWS">The Sleepwalker</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LqChWS">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780804170994">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:05:55]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yd8g9X">The Flight Attendant</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3yd8g9X">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525432685">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:05:57]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9YekM">The Princess of Las Vegas</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9YekM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385547581">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:06:26]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46bemV1">The Double Bind</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/46bemV1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781400031665">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:06:57]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d6gM9D">Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d6gM9D">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307743930">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:07:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bJiLQh">The Sandcastle Girls</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bJiLQh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307743916">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:07:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cJN1vD">Midwives</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cJN1vD">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780375706776">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:07:21]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Sally Hepworth <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zL3NM9">The Younger Wife</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zL3NM9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250229687">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:10:43]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Stephen King <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4f5e325">The Stand</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4f5e325">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780307947307">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:12:14]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sef7XH">11/22/63</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Sef7XH">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781451627299">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:12:17]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bIe4WM">Holly</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bIe4WM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668016138">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:12:37]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4doAhur">Mr. Mercedes</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4doAhur">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781476754475">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:12:45]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Sarah</p> <ul> <li>Anna Quindlen <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WbJXS1">Alternate Side</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WbJXS1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525509875">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:03:52]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cvaArh">After Annie</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cvaArh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593229804">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:03:59]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Beatriz Williams <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LpKTx4">A Hundred Summers</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LpKTx4">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425270035">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:07:53]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zVkvZb">Along the Infinite Sea</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zVkvZb">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425278994">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:08:16]</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Michael Lewis <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WqoWUP">Liar’s Poker</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WqoWUP">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780393338690">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:22]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9FrGe">Moneyball</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9FrGe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780393324815">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:22]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9Fu4S">The Big Short</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y9Fu4S">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780393338829">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:23]</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Y7AJbJ">The Blind Side</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y7AJbJ">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780393330472">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:24]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WoNYUe">The Undoing Project</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WoNYUe">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780393354775">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:11:25]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Auto-Avoid Authors  <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:14:50]</a> Catherine</p> <ul> <li>Paula Hawkins <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zJgW8x">The Girl on the Train</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zJgW8x">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781594634024">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:17:11]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Colleen Hoover <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46beTGv">Verity</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/46beTGv">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538724736">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:18:30]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Fredrik Backman</li> <li>Alix E. Harrow</li> </ul> Susie</p> <ul> <li>Rachel Kapelke-Dale <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lv9Abo">The Ballerinas</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lv9Abo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250810113">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:15:07]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3y2e5ab">The Ingenue</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3y2e5ab">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250834560">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:15:16]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4f52qZ1">The Fortune Seller</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4f52qZ1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250286130">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:15:20]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Elle Cosimano <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bQJhal">Finlay Donovan Is Killing It</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bQJhal">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250830449">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:16:11]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Annabel Monaghan </li> <li>Benjamin Stevenson <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xshnhd">Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Xshnhd">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063279032">Bookshop.org</a><a class="spp-timestamp">[1:17:46]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>T. J. Newman <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d3nJbn">Falling</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d3nJbn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982177898">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:19:11]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d66tCi">Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d66tCi">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781982177911">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:19:23]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Emma Cline <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lwh2Db">The Girls</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lwh2Db">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812988024">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:20:45]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zMYV9l">The Guest</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zMYV9l">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812998627">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:21:02]</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Sarah</p> <ul> <li>Riley Sager <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LqE6TI">Final Girls</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LqE6TI">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781101985380">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:17:04]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Emily Henry</li> <li>Liane Moriarty <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3W7xKO6">The Husband’s Secret</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3W7xKO6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425267721">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:19:40]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d3yXwL">Big Little Lies</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4d3yXwL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425274866">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:19:40]</a>  </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LsG3Pv">What Alice Forgot</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LsG3Pv">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780425247440">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:19:41]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Kristin Hannah <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cPTdCf">The Nightingale</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cPTdCf">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250080400">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:21:59]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cBvQw9">The Great Alone</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cBvQw9">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250229533">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:22:03]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xfvbBh">The Women</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xfvbBh">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250178633">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:22:06]</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Emma Straub</li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cKwck3">Dear Edward</a> by Ann Napolitano <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:23:44]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d6rmh2">Hello Beautiful</a> by Ann Napolitano <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:23:47]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46bEmQf">56 Days</a> by Catherine Ryan Howard <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:25:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zVbq2A">The Trap</a> by Catherine Ryan Howard <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:25:16]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WbOW4U">Writers & Lovers</a> by Lily King <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:25:41]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46bQuR8">Euphoria</a> by Lily King <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:25:44]</a> </li> </ul>

01:30:20

Ep. 173: Circling Back to Micro Genres We've Loved (2024) with Susie (@NovelVisits)

For Ep. 173, Susie Boutry (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) joins me as we circle back to one of our favorite topics — niching down our reading into micro genres! In this special Circle Back, we revisit some previously shared micro genres from our two past Micro Genres We Love episodes and introduce two additional micro genres from a Patreon bonus episode not yet heard on the big show! We give examples that define each micro genre for us and share new books we’ve read that fit into these niches. Plus, we share books for that DIDN’T work for us. This episode is full of over 100 books for you to add to your TBR!</p> </p> <em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <a href="https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-173-circling-back-to-micro-genres-weve-loved-2024-with-susie/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> Romances That Deal With Fame <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:04]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XT4BbL">Nora Goes Off Script</a> by Annabel Monaghan | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XT4BbL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593420058">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:53]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cOoaXc">Colton Gentry’s Third Act</a> by Jeff Zentner | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cOoaXc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538756652">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[5:14]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4426PGi">Romantic Comedy</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:31]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xoqduz">Red, White & Royal Blue</a> by Casey McQuiston <a class="spp-timestamp">[4:34]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45PVfzL">You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty</a> by Akwaeke Emezi <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:01]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zx27G4">Let the Games Begin</a> by Rufaro Faith Mazarura (July 9) <a class="spp-timestamp">[6:37]</a></li> </ul> Frenzied but Favorable Family Dynamics <a class="spp-timestamp">[7:43]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VwwlAr">Mercury</a> by Amy Jo Burns | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VwwlAr">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250908568">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:21]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45VNzMd">Banyan Moon</a> by Thao Thai | <a href="https://amzn.to/45VNzMd">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063267107">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RZfGoa">The Connellys of County Down</a> by Tracey Lange | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RZfGoa">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250865373">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:44]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WciwIM">Something Wild</a> by Hanna Halperin | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WciwIM">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781984882080">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[11:59]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Same As It Ever Was</a> by Claire Lombardo | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XO77jR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549554">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:19]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45BcGnl">Sandwich</a> by Catherine Newman | <a href="https://amzn.to/45BcGnl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063345164">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:46]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WaPDg0">Ordinary Human Failings</a> by Megan Nolan | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WaPDg0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316567787">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:31]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wm9B7X">Signal Fires</a> by Dani Shapiro | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wm9B7X">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593534724">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:40]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3W8Hs3Y">The Things We Didn’t Know</a> by Elba Iris Pérez | <a href="https://amzn.to/3W8Hs3Y">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668012062">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:42]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VMFBBK">Wolf at the Table</a> by Adam Rapp | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VMFBBK">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780316434164">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:50]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NjvzAB">The Most Fun We Ever Had</a> by Claire Lombardo <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:12]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lb231p">Happiness Falls</a> by Angie Kim <a class="spp-timestamp">[10:35]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lap8kC">The Bee Sting</a> by Paul Murray <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XZcn3Q">You Only Call When You’re in Trouble</a> by Stephen McCauley <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:35]</a></li> </ul> Novels about the Dynamics of the Creative Process <a class="spp-timestamp">[12:53]</a> Sarah’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eyeYaT">Margo’s Got Money Trouble</a> by Rufi Thorpe | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eyeYaT">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063356580">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:49]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LyHEDH">The Art Thief</a> by Michael Finkel | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LyHEDH">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525657323">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:24]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XtRNq0">Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</a> by Gabrielle Zevin <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:16]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44btaAY">The Ensemble</a> by Aja Gabel <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:23]</a></li> </ul> Hell No! Women’s Stories <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:16]</a> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RUYHDa">The Vaster Wilds</a> by Lauren Groff | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RUYHDa">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593418390">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:05]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VSakvR">Small Mercies</a> by Dennis Lehane | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VSakvR">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780062129482">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[16:49]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eyeYaT">Margo’s Got Money Trouble</a> by Rufi Thorpe | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eyeYaT">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063356580">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:10]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XO19PO">Go As a River</a> by Shelley Read | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XO19PO">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781954118232">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:34]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QF2bcy">The God of the Woods</a> by Liz Moore | <a href="https://amzn.to/3QF2bcy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593418918">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XRi6c0">Killers of a Certain Age</a> by Deanna Raybourn | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XRi6c0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593200704">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:51]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3bw5aCw">Circe</a> by Madeline Miller <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:51]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3OEpiAx">The Book of Essie</a> by Meghan MacLean Weir <a class="spp-timestamp">[15:55]</a></li> </ul> Intense, (Sometimes) F-ed Up Love Stories, that Most Definitely Are Not Romances <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:10]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WdvSo0">Talking at Night</a> by Claire Daverley | <a href="https://amzn.to/3WdvSo0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593653487">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eSenB6">Adelaide</a> by Genevieve Wheeler | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eSenB6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250280848">Bookshop.org</a>  <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4csVrXs">Leaving</a> by Roxana Robinson | <a href="https://amzn.to/4csVrXs">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781324065388">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[19:29]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xsWat1">How We Named the Stars</a> by Andrés N. Ordorica | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xsWat1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781959030331">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:09]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3pqYuga">Tell Me Lies</a> by Carola Lovering <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:52]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/43SieIx">Normal People</a> by Sally Rooney <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:55]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44kkesL">I Could Live Here Forever</a> by Hanna Halperin <a class="spp-timestamp">[18:58]</a></li> </ul> Time Travel Done Right <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:31]</a> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RT85Yg">The Other Valley</a> by Scott Alexander Howard | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RT85Yg">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668015476">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45WfDiL">The Husbands</a> by Holly Gramazio | <a href="https://amzn.to/45WfDiL">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385550611">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:33]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4erRfJB">The Ministry of Time</a> by Kaliane Bradley | <a href="https://amzn.to/4erRfJB">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668045145">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:03]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cQHDXi">11/22/63</a> by Stephen King <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bxo5pQ">Life After Life</a> by Kate Atkinson <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:02]</a></li> </ul> Books by Former or Current Attorneys <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:37]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xOxqf6">Gone But Not Forgotten</a> by Phillip Margolin | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xOxqf6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780061575228">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:30]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lb231p">Happiness Falls</a> by Angie Kim | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lb231p">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593448205">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:47]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LcrRtN">All That Is Mine I Carry With Me</a> by William Landay | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LcrRtN">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780345531865">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:52]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eQfYYa">Wrong Place, Wrong Time</a> by Gillian McAllister | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eQfYYa">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063252349">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:03]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cpX88C">What Happened to Nina?</a> by Dervla McTiernan | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cpX88C">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063042254">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[24:32]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYiMk0">The Damage</a> by Caitlin Wahrer <a class="spp-timestamp">[22:54]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/39NmXo0">Miracle Creek</a> by Angie Kim <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:23]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3OHCQLp">The Eddie Flynn Series</a> by Steve Cavanagh <a class="spp-timestamp">[23:26]</a></li> </ul> Faithful Friends / Ensembles <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:07]</a> Sarah’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">The Christmas Orphans Club</a> by Becca Freeman | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780143138037">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:39]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eTCeR2">We Are the Light</a> by Matthew Quick | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eTCeR2">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668005439">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:53]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XO5J0v">Piglet</a> by Lottie Hazell | <a href="https://amzn.to/3XO5J0v">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250289841">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:16]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4byuTDz">Good Material</a> by Dolly Alderton | <a href="https://amzn.to/4byuTDz">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593801307">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:36]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eOBgW1">The Rachel Incident</a> by Caroline O’Donoghue | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eOBgW1">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593535707">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:10]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYFybv">The Interestings</a> by Meg Wolitzer <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:37]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3yjGAgZ">The Dearly Beloved</a> by Cara Wall <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:41]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xLyjRi">The Ensemble</a> by Aja Gabel <a class="spp-timestamp">[25:45]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xNLup2">Come and Get It</a> by Kiley Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[27:28]</a></li> </ul> Suspenseful Books That Are Not Truly Thrillers,But That Publishers Market as Thrillers <a class="spp-timestamp">[28:20]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QF2bcy">The God of the Woods</a> by Liz Moore | <a href="https://amzn.to/3QF2bcy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593418918">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:26]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4bAPC9R">All the Sinners Bleed</a> by S. A. Cosby | <a href="https://amzn.to/4bAPC9R">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250831910">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:50]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xJbvG7">Perfectly Nice Neighbors</a> by Kia Abdullah | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xJbvG7">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593713815">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:21]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Og3onk">The Violin Conspiracy</a> by Brendan Slocumb <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:08]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QIKI1b">My Sunshine Away</a> by M. O. Walsh <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:11]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NkskbS">The Cutting Season</a> by Attica Locke <a class="spp-timestamp">[29:20]</a></li> </ul> Literary Angst <a class="spp-timestamp">[30:52]</a> Sarah’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VSjsRo">Grief Is for People</a> by Sloane Crosley | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VSjsRo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374609849">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:01]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LfGPQ0">Yellowface</a> by R. F. Kuang | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LfGPQ0">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063250833">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[32:06]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaSOV">Victim</a> by Andrew Boryga | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaSOV">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385549974">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[32:30]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RWtNKX">I Could Live Here Forever</a> by Hanna Halperin | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RWtNKX">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593492079">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:16]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ODhpv1">Writers & Lovers</a> by Lily King <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:26]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xVLtLA">Groundskeeping</a> by Lee Cole <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:30]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A2DO14">We Wish You Luck</a> by Caroline Zancan <a class="spp-timestamp">[31:33]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46bfh85">The Writing Retreat</a> by Julia Bartz <a class="spp-timestamp">[33:44]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eUK9xc">A Million Little Pieces</a> by James Frey <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:22]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cGQcno">Fifty Shades of Grey</a> by E L James <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:24]</a></li> </ul> Oral Histories <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:35]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zxAe0v">The Hop</a> by Diana Clarke | <a href="https://amzn.to/3zxAe0v">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063089099">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:18]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LgeDfy">Kill Show</a> by Daniel Sweren-Becker | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LgeDfy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063321403">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xCyL8J">Welcome to the O.C.</a> by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Alan Sepinwall | <a href="https://amzn.to/3xCyL8J">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063342798">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:52]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NnDSv4">The Only Plane in the Sky</a> by Garrett M. Graff <a class="spp-timestamp">[34:58]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QJGeYe">Daisy Jones & The Six</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[35:05]</a></li> </ul> Retellings of Classics or Beloved Books <a class="spp-timestamp">[36:43]</a> Sarah’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44lLmaK">Eligible</a> by Curtis Sittenfeld | <a href="https://amzn.to/44lLmaK">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780812980349">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:53]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cKJM7j">Tom Lake</a> by Ann Patchett | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cKJM7j">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063327528">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:27]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VNES1U">Bear</a> by Julia Phillips | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VNES1U">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525520436">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:46]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XrmCvG">Demon Copperhead</a> by Barbara Kingsolver <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44kDx5j">Beautiful Little Fools</a> by Jillian Cantor <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:08]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xo6wD7">Stone Blind</a> by Natalie Haynes <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:13]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YbHjyj">The Shadow of Perseus</a> by Claire Heywood <a class="spp-timestamp">[37:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RRLB9J">Birnham Wood</a> by Eleanor Catton <a class="spp-timestamp">[38:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XqCLUc">James</a> by Percival Everett <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:05]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XH6B57">Pride and Prejudice</a> by Jane Austen <a class="spp-timestamp">[39:55]</a></li> </ul> Badass Female Athlete Fiction / Competition Novels <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:14]</a> Sarah’s Addition</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LaB321">Headshot</a> by Rita Bullwinkel | <a href="https://amzn.to/3LaB321">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593654101">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:42]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tXOs5m">Carrie Soto Is Back</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:35]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/39Meq4Z">Firekeeper’s Daughter</a> by Angeline Boulley <a class="spp-timestamp">[40:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wcne9p">The Knockout Queen</a> by Rufi Thorpe <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:02]</a></li> </ul> Trust No One <a class="spp-timestamp">[41:33]</a> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eVbpvy">First Lie Wins</a> by Ashley Elston | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eVbpvy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593492918">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:46]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4eRUrhE">Interesting Facts About Space</a> by Emily Austin | <a href="https://amzn.to/4eRUrhE">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668014233">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:07]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NliNl8">I’m Thinking of Ending Things</a> by Iain Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:03]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3tZoTAW">Foe</a> by Iain Reid <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3OWLRRh">Cover Story</a> by Susan Rigetti <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3QXkacO">Sunburn</a> by Laura Lippman <a class="spp-timestamp">[42:21]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4esDAls">Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect</a> by Benjamin Stevenson <a class="spp-timestamp">[43:45]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cAgMij">The Fury</a> by Alex Michaelides <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:19]</a></li> </ul> Workplace Dramas or Thrillers <a class="spp-timestamp">[44:58]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VROhFS">Exit Interview</a> by Kristi Coulter | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VROhFS">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780374600907">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:38]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaMab">Private Equity</a> by Carrie Sun | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cwaMab">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593654996">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:50]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wbx1wn">Bully Market</a> by Jamie Fiore Higgins | <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wbx1wn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781668001035">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:05]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cGRyyu">The Sisterhood</a> by Liza Mundy | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cGRyyu">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593238172">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[46:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45Wn5dn">Correspondents</a> by Tim Murphy | <a href="https://amzn.to/45Wn5dn">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780802149015">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:11]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45RGFHZ">The Devil Wears Prada</a> by Lauren Weisberger <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:13]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LyMAZf">The Boys’ Club</a> by Erica Katz <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:17]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cPxtpL">All Her Little Secrets</a> by Wanda M. Morris <a class="spp-timestamp">[45:19]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LegPEl">Code Girls</a> by Liza Mundy <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:04]</a></li> </ul> Novels With a Focus on Found Family <a class="spp-timestamp">[47:28]</a> Sarah’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cv1awy">Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers</a> by Jesse Q. Sutanto | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cv1awy">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593549223">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[50:47]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">The Christmas Orphans Club</a> by Becca Freeman | <a href="https://amzn.to/3RYnEO6">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780143138037">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[51:17]</a></li> </ul> Susie’s Additions</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VU8bA3">Who We Are Now</a> by Lauryn Chamberlain | <a href="https://amzn.to/3VU8bA3">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593182840">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:25]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/45T8qjo">The Memory of Animals</a> by Claire Fuller | <a href="https://amzn.to/45T8qjo">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781953534873">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:48]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cSTVy3">All You Have to Do Is Call</a> by Kerri Maher | <a href="https://amzn.to/4cSTVy3">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593102213">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:23]</a></li> </ul> Other Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3qUybiI">A Little Life</a> by Hanya Yanagihara <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:04]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/46BDPH9">We Are the Light</a> by Matthew Quick <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:09]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NqZEAf">Hunting and Gathering</a> by Anna Gavalda <a class="spp-timestamp">[48:15]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Vomts8">Nuclear War: A Scenario</a> by Annie Jacobsen <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:14]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3z6ZoTw">Family Family</a> by Laurie Frankel <a class="spp-timestamp">[49:48]</a></li> </ul>

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