I had the best time chatting with Kasie West, beloved YA contemporary romance author, about her exciting leap into adult romance—with a little spice! We talked about why she wanted to explore this new lane, how readers are responding, and what it means to follow your heart as a writer, even if it surprises people. If you love heartfelt romance and real talk about creativity, you won’t want to miss this conversation.Website: http://www.kasiewest.com/IG: @kasiewest
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70: Fall Into New Books: The Best Autumn Releases
Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only thing worth celebratingthis season! Fall is packed with bookish goodness! In this episode, I’m breaking down the buzziest new releases that will keep you turning pages long after the sun goes down.Books Mentioned in this Episode:Wild Reverance by Rebecca Ross (9/2)A Land So Wide by Erin A Craig (9/9)All This Could be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan (9/9)The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards (9/16)We Met Like This by Kasie West (9/16)Alchemised by SenLinYu (9/23)The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake by Rachel Linden (9/30)Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (10/1)Mate by Ali Hazelwood (10/7)Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben (10/14)
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69: Chat with Laura and Michelle @dontbotheruswerereading
Today I’m joined by Michelle and Laura, the delightful duo behind the bookstagram @dontbotheruswerereading. We chat all about their personal reading journeys, the joy (and challenge) of raising kids who love books, and what inspired them to launch their shared account. You’ll also hear about the titles they just can’t stop recommending, the communities they’ve found through books, and plenty of laughs in between.Whether you’re a parent hoping to spark a love of reading at home, a fellow bookstagrammer, or simply on the hunt for your next great read, you’ll love this warm and inspiring conversation.Laura's Recs: The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Mary Jane by Jessica Anya BlauMichelle's Recs: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig, The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon
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68: August Books
August! You came and went in a flash and somehow I kept reading even with back to school, sickness, and limited time to focus. My standout favorite is easily The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony. I can’t stop talking about it! Runner up favorites were Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe and The Matchmaker’s Gift. Did you have any favorites in August?🎧 The Women on Platform Two ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Wishing Game ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 I’ll Come to You ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Bookstore Keepers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Matchmaker’s Gift ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 A History of Wild Places ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A Deal with the Bossy Devil ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 The Dirty Version ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 The Sirens ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Full Bloom ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Play Nice ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 84, Charing Cross Road ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Not Quite Dead Yet ⭐️⭐️Remain ⭐️⭐️
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67: Chat with Laura Anthony
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Anthony, author of The Women on Platform Two, a moving and powerful novel inspired by a true story of women in 1970s Dublin who risked everything to fight for reproductive rights. We chat about Laura’s many pseudonyms (and why she writes under them!), her favorite things about living in Ireland, and what’s next for her writing.The Women on Platform Two weaves together past and present: in 1969, Maura and Bernie face devastating choices in a country where contraception is forbidden; in 2023, Saoirse begins to uncover just how hard-won today’s freedoms truly are. It’s an unforgettable story of courage, resilience, and the women who dared to change history.IG: @lauraanthonybooksBooks that Laura Recommends: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall and PS I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (not the movie haha)Books to Try:The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright by Brooke HarrisUnder Lying by Janelle Harris
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