A Bookish Home

This week my guest is Kristin Harmel, whose new historical novel, The Forest of Vanishing Stars, is about a young woman who uses her knowledge of the wilderness to help Jewish refugees escape the Nazis during World War II. This is such a compelling, heart wrenching read and hearing about the inspiration for this novel and … Continue reading Ep. 85: Kristin Harmel, Author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars →

This week I’m chatting with Brittney Morris, whose new young adult novel The Cost of Knowing has received wide acclaim including multiple starred reviews, inclusion on the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, and an Indie Next Pick selection. Tune in to hear more about the book, Brittney’s writing process, what she’s been reading lately, and … Continue reading Ep. 84: Brittney Morris, Author of The Cost of Knowing →

This week I’m chatting with Sarah Penner, whose debut novel The Lost Apothecary was an instant NY Times bestseller and is being translated into 30 languages worldwide. We discuss Sarah’s inspiring path to publication, writing a dual timeline historical novel, the casting of the phenomenal audiobook, and much more!   You can also listen and … Continue reading Ep. 83: Sarah Penner, Author of The Lost Apothecary →

Looking for summer reads to add to your list? My guest today is Mary Dixie Carter, whose debut novel The Photographer is sure to have you binge reading on the beach. Mary Dixie’s writing has appeared in TIME, The Economist, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune, and other print and online publications.  She worked … Continue reading Ep. 82: Mary Dixie Carter, Author of The Photographer →

Aspiring kidlit writers, parents, teachers, and librarians: check out this fascinating behind the books conversation with children’s book author Andrea J. Loney. Andrea is the author of Double Bass Blues, which won a Caldecott Honor. She also won the 2014 Lee & Low New Voices Award for Take a Picture of Me, James Vanderzee! and … Continue reading Ep. 81: Children’s Book Author Andrea J. Loney →

Today I’m thrilled to be chatting with bestselling author, Mary Alice Monroe. If you’re looking for a beach read to add to your stack, The Summer of Lost and Found is sure to sweep you away!   You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Mary Alice Monroe’s inspired … Continue reading Ep. 80: Mary Alice Monroe on The Summer of Lost and Found →

Today I’m chatting with author Kate Hope Day. We discussed her new book, In The Quick, the story of a young, ambitious female astronaut whose life is upended by a love affair that threatens the rescue of a lost crew.    You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.   … Continue reading Ep. 79: Kate Hope Day, Author of In the Quick →

Today I’m excited to share an interview with book-fluencer extraordinaire Zibby Owens. We discussed the new book she edited and contributed to, Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology, how she got started in the literary world, balancing passions for reading and writing, favorite words of wisdom from authors, and much more!   You … Continue reading Ep. 78- Zibby Owens on Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology →

Today we have a special episode where you’ll get the inside scoop on the upcoming Newburyport Literary Festival, which will be virtual this year.  Listen to my conversation with festival co-director Jennifer Entwistle. We chatted about the sessions she’s most looking forward to, how to watch this free festival, the literary culture in Newburyport, and … Continue reading Ep. 77: Spotlight on the Newburyport Literary Festival with Co-Director Jennifer Entwistle →

NY Times Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah joins me on the podcast this week to discuss her new novel, The Four Winds and all things bookish.  Find out how Kristin got started as a writer, the inspiration behind this new book, how she feels about the new Netflix adaptation of her novel Firefly Lane, and much more!   “A spectacular tour de … Continue reading Ep. 76: Kristin Hannah, Author of The Four Winds →