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  • Spinning a Bad Review Into Romantic Gold With Laura Hankin

    Spinning a Bad Review Into Romantic Gold With Laura Hankin
    Jun 21 2024
    Laura shares the painfully hilarious real-life inspiration behind her novel, discussing how personal experiences with negative feedback trickled into One-Star Romance.The dark horse in my romance stack was Laura Hankin's debut novel, which pulled ahead as my summer favorite. After reading the author for years across genres, I'm honored to have Laura Hankin on the Book Gang podcast to discuss her writing pivot in One-Star Romance.In a world of instant feedback, I was fascinated by Laura's hacks for processing reviewer feedback that still protects her creative process. These candid reflections offer valuable lessons for aspiring authors and a gentle reminder of the power of a one-liner scathing review that can haunt writers long after we've hit "post."Patrons can dive into the One-Star Romance ending through today’s spoiler chat, where we discuss Hankin's surprising plot twists that take us to that swoon-worthy happily ever after. Meet Laura HankinLaura Hankin is an accomplished author, screenwriter, and performer known for her captivating novels, perfect for beach reads and book club discussions. Her previous works include The Daydreams, Happy & You Know It, and A Special Place for Women.One-Star Romance is her debut romance.Mentioned in this episode:TODAY'S GIANT BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like One-Star Romance. All purchases support this year's programming. Download Today's Show TranscriptNEW: 26 Books About Books ListNEW: 32 Books About Authors and Publishing Book ListNEW: 23 Stunning Books About Bookstores Book ListNEW: 18 Books About Book Clubs Book ListNEW: 25 Books About Libraries Book ListJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubOne Star Romance by Laura HankinAmerican Fever by Dur E Aziz AmnaLaura Hankin's Tiktok Viral MomentThe Daydreams by Laura HankinHappy and You Know It by Laura HankinA Special Place for Women by Laura HankinBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterThe Last Word by Taylor AdamsAkwaeke Emezi Shares Strategy for Processing ReviewsI Capture the Castle by Dodie SmithBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Laura Hankin on Instagram, Tiktok, or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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  • Nicola Yoon Discusses Her Provocative Debut (One of Our Kind)

    Nicola Yoon Discusses Her Provocative Debut (One of Our Kind)
    Jun 7 2024
    Nicola Yoon discusses her provocative adult debut, One of Our Kind, and the surprising inspiration from The Stepford Wives that sparked her daring new story.Writing inspiration can sometimes strike in the most unlikely places. Podcast listening in the shower electrified a story Nicola Yoon had never expected to write. Join us for an enlightening conversation with the bestselling young adult novelist as she discusses her provocative debut adult novel, One of Our Kind.Today, she shares how The Stepford Wives inspired her thought-provoking thriller, and how she hopes to ignite book club conversation through her story’s pages. Yoon also shares the mission behind her imprint, Joy Revolution Books, which she co-founded with her husband, David Yoon, to celebrate love stories by and about people of color. It’s a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and a tribute to the couple’s dedication to these storytellers.BONUS BOOK LIST: Take advantage of these 23 must-read social horror books for a summer immersion. You’ll love these thought-provoking book selections, from eerie dystopias to unsettling societal critiques.Patrons can dive into the One of Our Kind ending through today’s spoiler chat, where we discuss Yoon’s motivations behind her characters, the book’s ending, and the connections she hopes the reader will make as they finish that last page.Meet Nicola YoonNicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout.She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner and the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. Two of her novels have been made into major motion pictures.She’s also the co-publisher of Joy Revolution, a Random House young adult imprint dedicated to love stories starring people of color. She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist David Yoon, and their daughter.One of our Kind is her adult debut.Mentioned in this episode:BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like One of Our Kind. All purchases support this year’s programming. NEW: The Best Social Horror Books To Read Now (23 Book Ideas)Download Today's Podcast TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubBONUS LIST: These Social Horror Books Will Make You ThinkJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubOne of Our Kind by Nicola YoonWhen No One is Watching by Alyssa ColeThe Warehouse by Rob HartInstructions for Dancing by Nicola YoonEverything, Everything by Nicola YoonThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola YoonBlackout by Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas & moreWhiteout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton & moreJoy Revolution BooksThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Nicola Yoon on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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  • Digital Dating Turns Deadly in This Debut Murder Mystery

    Digital Dating Turns Deadly in This Debut Murder Mystery
    May 24 2024
    L.M. Chilton reveals his surprising dating history that inspired his debut thriller, Swiped. After nearly a decade and 212 failed dates, L.M. Chilton channeled his dating frustrations into Swiped, a fresh debut murder mystery exploring the darker side of online dating cleverly crafted for the millennial reader. Today, we discuss his personal story and journalism efforts to uncover the truth behind the algorithms.But his book isn't the only thing with plot twists. His decision to go on one last date revealed a real-life plot twist you'll love discovering. Patrons can dive into a bonus spoiler episode with the Swiped ending, where Chilton discusses his favorite red herrings and killer reveal. BONUS BOOK LIST: I've partnered with Larry on this week's book list, which offers 30 Fictional Serial Killer Books to Read Now! Whether you crave compelling psychological thrillers or enjoy a touch of the campy and macabre, there's a perfect book for you.Meet L.M. ChiltonL.M. Chilton has been a journalist for 15 years, working for TV shows like This Morning, The One Show, and Loose Women, as well as magazines and newspapers such as The Times, The Mirror, Metro, New!, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour.He started his journalism career writing for 'real life' magazines, interviewing people worldwide about the terrifying, hilarious, and heart-breaking things that had happened to them. And also funny things their pets had done.He works from home in London, thinking of twists for murder mysteries and practicing the banjo instead of writing (much to the annoyance of his neighbors).Mentioned in this episode:BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like Swiped. All purchases support this year's programming. Swiped by L.M. ChiltonBONUS SERIAL KILLER BOOK LISTDownload Today's TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubThe Silence of the Lambs by Thomas HarrisSwiped by L.M. ChiltonMother Daughter Murder Night by Nina SimonBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with L.M. Chilton on his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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    32 m
  • 2024 Summer Reading Guide

    2024 Summer Reading Guide
    May 17 2024

    The 2024 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide includes 35 titles, offering upcoming releases, new releases, and backlist gems.

    Grab your favorite summer beverage and settle in for this year's summer reading guide, which includes 35 beautiful book selections for your summer.

    After carefully reviewing eighty books for this season, I've tried to offer some expected and unexpected picks, from the campy to the compelling. Today, I'm sharing more about this year's summer author series and a few of my favorite novels I've included.

    Browse the 2024 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or receive the 27-page printable guide ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits- thank you for supporting my small business!

    Editor's Note: We have switched from Bookshop.org to direct sales with each bookshop featured today to ensure they keep every penny of the profit.

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    34 m
  • The Best Backlist Books for Summer

    The Best Backlist Books for Summer
    May 10 2024
    This special crossover episode with The Reader's Couch offers five backlist books for your summer and what it takes to nail a great summer reading guide.Today's episode features Victoria Wood from The Reader's Couch podcast. I asked Victoria to bring her best backlist book treasures from her past summer reading guides that deserve far more attention. From historical mysteries to a heartwarming culinary memoir to stories of found family- this stack should elevate your summer reading experience and, likely, be available on your library shelves now. As we plan to release our 2024 summer reading guides next week, we discuss insights into crafting the ultimate summer reading guide year after year, how a book qualifies to be featured, and the most significant challenges and rewards of executing seasonal guides for readers. Meet Victoria Wood (The Reader's Couch Podcast) Victoria Wood hosts The Reader's Couch Podcast. She is a reading enthusiast who has successfully guided self-proclaimed "non-readers" into cultivating and sustaining reading habits and assisted readers in fostering more intentional and fulfilling reading lives. She hosts conversations with authors to learn more about their writing and reading lives. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon helps this show remain independent and on air for $5 a month. You will gain access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more!Download Today's Show TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BookYour House Will Pay by Steph ChaSign-Up for Victoria's Summer Reading GuideBrowse the 2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideBrowse the 2022 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideGet Victoria's 2024 Summer Reading GuideGet Amy's 2024 Summer Reading Guide (be sure you are signed up for my email list to get this sent to your inbox!)James by Percival EverettOne of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon@getbookedwithlarryThe Great Mistake by Jonathan LeeThe Layers of Adult Friendships Podcast (Victoria & Amy in Conversation)All the Lonely People by Mike GayleThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainMatt Cain's Publishing JourneyThe Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda M. FairbanksMorningside Heights by Joshua HenkinHome Made by Liz HauckBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us:Connect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect with Victoria Wood on The Reader's Couch Podcast, Instagram, or BibliolifestyleBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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  • What Jeff Zentner Brings to the Romance World

    What Jeff Zentner Brings to the Romance World
    Apr 26 2024
    Jeff Zentner discusses the inspiration for his emotional adult debut romance novel Colton Gentry's Third Act, which celebrates food, music, and second chances.Celebrated young adult novelist Jeff Zentner returns to our space to discuss his transition from writing young adult books to his surprising new release—a romance debut for adults called Colton Gentry's Third Act. We discuss the critical differences between writing for adults and young adults, the romantic book that inspired Jeff's plot, and the feedback Emily Henry provided to shape his romance scenes. Jeff also talks about the emotional impact of his writing on Gen-Z readers and the connection he has found through his school tours across the country. Be sure to stick around to the end to get Jeff's second chance love story recommendations! To accompany today’s show, I have a Second Chance Romance Novels book list to celebrate 19 beautiful new beginnings and second chances.Meet Jeff ZentnerJeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Books The Serpent King and In the Wild Light, as well as Goodbye Days, Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee, and his forthcoming debut for the adult market, Colton Gentry's Third Act and a YA novel in verse, Sunrise Nights, coauthored with Brittany Cavallaro.Among other honors, he has won the ALA’s William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award twice, the Muriel Becker Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and been longlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal.He’s a two-time Southern Book Prize finalist; and was a finalist for the Indies Choice Award. He was selected as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and an Indies Introduce pick. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. Before becoming a writer, he was a musician who recorded with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, and Debbie Harry. He lives in Nashville. Colton Gentry's Third Act is his adult debut romance.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon helps this show remain independent and on air for $5 a month. You will gain access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Download Today's TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Book19 Second Chance Romance Books for Summer (NEW BOOK LIST)Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff ZentnerIn the Wild Light by Jeff ZentnerThe Serpent King by Jeff ZentnerThe Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives with HeartKitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainBlood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle HamiltonSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerSerpent King tattooNormal People by Sally RooneyHappy Place by Emily HenryNormal PeopleOne Day by David NichollsThe Idea of You by Robinne LeeBefore Sunrise TrilogySunrise Nights by Jeff Zentner and Brittany CavallaroHello Girls by Emily Henry and Brittany CavallaroThe Best Jeff Zentner BooksConnect With Us:Connect with Jeff Zentner on his Website or InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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  • Surprising Truths About Grief With Amy Lin (Here After)

    Surprising Truths About Grief With Amy Lin (Here After)
    Apr 19 2024
    Amy Lin discusses her emotional debut memoir Here After. We discuss her surprising revelations about the grief process and better steps to show up for grievers.In our fear of saying the wrong thing, we often don't get to engage in essential conversations like the one we share today. Amy Lin, author of Here After, joins the Book Gang podcast to discuss her powerful memoir on grief and loss and what she wants you to understand about young widowhood.Here After Book SummaryLin never expected to find a love like the one she shared with her husband, Kurtis, a gifted young architect who pulls her toward joy, adventure, and greater self-acceptance. But thirty-two-year-old Kurtis unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind Amy, who struggled to navigate the loss while simultaneously confronting a life-threatening medical crisis. This sparse memoir was handcrafted for grievers as Amy shares the painstaking process down to margin, white space, and book size to give readers both space and understanding of her grief experience. More importantly, she offers life-altering advice on our falsehoods about grief, from the misconceptions around grief timelines to what we shouldn't say to those experiencing loss. After hearing Amy's sage advice today,I promise you will be a better friend, sister, daughter, or mother after listening to this conversation. To accompany today's show, I have a Books On Grief and Loss book list with fiction and nonfiction selections for adult and young readers.I've also gathered a curated collection of grief quotes from these books that speak to this universal experience in comforting ways to give words to this experience. I hope you feel both seen and loved today's series.Meet Amy LinAmy Lin is a writer and educator who lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her work has been published in Ploughshares, and she has been awarded residencies from Yaddo and Casa Comala.Here After is her debut novel.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon helps this show remain independent and on air for $5 a month. You will gain access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Download Today's TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BookBooks on Grief and Loss Book ListGrief Quotes From BooksA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyHere After by Amy LinZibby BooksBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Connect with Amy Lin on Instagram, Substack, or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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    57 m
  • New Historical Fiction To Read in 2024

    New Historical Fiction To Read in 2024
    Apr 12 2024
    This special crossover episode with Thoughts from a Page offers five new historical fiction books in 2024 to read now of compelling women throughout history.Cindy Burnett, the host of the Thoughts from a Page podcast, joins our show in this special crossover episode to discuss her favorite new historical fiction books for 2024 that readers will love. We discuss the most memorable books we read when we first began exploring this genre, the upcoming publishing trends for this year in historical fiction, and common misconceptions (and gripes) on what we feel is essential in a fantastic historical fiction book selection. Cindy brings five incredible novels featuring powerful narratives exploring accounts of remarkable women throughout history. We know you will love reading these this Spring! Meet Cindy Burnett (Thoughts from a Page Podcast)Cindy Burnett hosts the Thoughts from a Page Podcast where she engages in compelling author interviews and discussions with industry professionals. Beyond her podcast, she actively promotes books through social media, writes columns for The Buzz Magazines, contributes monthly reviews to Bookreporter.com, and co-creates Conversations from a Page—an author event series in Houston.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more!The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettMeet Our New Book GangBecoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie DrayThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakMiss Del Rio by Barbara MujicaThe Editor by Stephen RowleyIn Memoriam by Alice WinnThe Women by Kristin HannahThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahThe Queen of Sugar Hill by Reshonda TateThe Sunshine Girls by Molly FaderThe Magic of Old Hollywood Podcast Episode with Amy and Molly FaderThe Best Books About Old Hollywood to Get Swept AwayThe Best New Historical Fiction of 2023 (In Case You Missed It)Reel by Kennedy RyanCindy’s episode with Reshonda TateThis Book Cover Designer Reveals His Surprising Process PodcastThe Turtle House by Amanda ChurchillThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahFirefly Lane by Kristin HannahFirefly Lane TV SeriesThe Stationary Shop by Marjan KamaliThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us:Connect with Cindy Burnett on Thoughts from a Page Podcast, Instagram, or the Thoughts from a Page website.Connect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
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