During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto JV (Joe) Hilliard and his book “The Last Keeper: Book One of the Warminster Series”.

A young boy’s prophetic visions.

Blind at birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of prophetic Sight. Now, as a Keeper of the Forbidden, he must use his powers of the Sight to foil the plans of a fallen Keeper, Graytorris the Mad.

An elven Princess with a horrifying secret.

Princess Addilyn Elspeth travels from Eldwal, the magically hidden home of the Vermilion elves, to begin her life as a diplomat to the human capital of Castleshire. During her journey, she stumbles upon a mystical creature foretelling ill tidings.

A terrifying force of evil.

Daemus’ recurring nightmare vision threatens to catapult him into a terrifying struggle that will leave the fate of the Keepers—and the realm—hanging in the balance. Daemus and Princess Addilyn must set out to face the menace that threatens their very existence.

Will the entire realm fall to its knees?

The Last Keeper is the first book in The Warminster Series. With gripping, epic action and heart-pounding adventure, you’ll love this new adventure series.

Discussion Points:

• The hero’s journey and the Warminster world
• Last book in the series (4th) coming out May 2024
• Spin offs and origin stories
• Video game and graphic novels coming soon
• Dark fantasy, not everyone survives
• Satisfying reader and fans desires for more
• Why is the bad guy bad?
• Humbled by fan art
• Open to movie and screenplay offers

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The Last Keeper by JV Hilliard

JV Hilliard Website

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss time management, procrastination, lack of sleep, sake, Karma Brown and laundry.

Discussion Points:

• Time Management
• Sabotage and procrastination
• Cosmetic extremes for halloween costumes
• Sake
• Lack of sleep and its effects
• Karma Brown episode excitement and her book The 4% Fix
• Sound levels and background noise
• Laundry

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

The New Earth by Eckhart Tole : Naming your Pain Body (Sally and Blanche)

Karma Brown Book Interrupted Episode

The 4% Fix by Karma Brown

The Fifth Element : Leeloo halloween costume

The Master Cleanse

Vega

Ki Restaurant and Bottle Shop

Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell

What the Robin Knows by Jon Young

Sleep Chronotypes

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Come Away with Me by Karma Brown

Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown

Join Meredith, Lindsay, Ashley, Sarah and Kim as they discuss Saroo Brierley’s A Long Way Home. The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay’s research) that this book was actually written by a ghost writer and they are kind of relieved because no one really enjoyed the writing. Everyone really loves the story, but they all agree the writing wasn’t the best. Lindsay again helps with this issue by adding that this book was written in 3 months!

The girls discuss accents in different countries and how one can pick up the speaking style and mannerisms of the place they visit. There is interesting conversation around the landscape of the brain and how both it and the landscape of an environment may change over time. Meredith wraps up the experience of the story nicely by pointing out that even though a terrible thing happens in this story, many different people along the way help – There are good people in this world, there is good in the world. The girls also share thoughts and opinions on international adoptions. And, of course, everyone offers up whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more.

This book was made into a movie in 2016 called Lion and stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara.

Discussion Points:

• Using a ghost writer and how that works
• Accents and mannerisms in different countries
• The landscape of the brain and environment
• There are good people in the world
• The amazing story
• Trauma, hope and genetics
• A couple surprises from Meredith
• International adoptions
• Do they recommend the book and/or movie

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley

Lion (Movie)

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Christine Skarbek and her book “Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life”

What’s in a name?

Her trailblazer of a distant cousin forged a solitary, singular path during and after WWII. Unassuming and somewhat clueless, Christine eventually finds she has to do pretty much the same. A teen fully expecting her Midwestern life would be drab and ho-hum, she meets in Germany an elderly man who offered her a ride – and insight into a legacy she was going to rely on throughout her entire life.

Discussion Points:

• Christine Skarbek her namesake during World War 2
• Struggling with divorce and children health concerns
• Writing a screenplay and pitching it to Hollywood
• The recession creating a new path and opportunity in Poland
• Finding strength from her role model
• Guns in America

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life by Christine Skarbek

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss being a work horse, embodying the character of a slutty horse, kicking horses, dinosaur ducks, duck armies and diarrhoea.

Discussion Points:

• Being a work horse
• Embodying the character of a slutty horse
• Centaur portrait
• Hashtags
• Would you rather?
• Dinosaur ducks
• Diarrhoea
• Horror duckling story
• Duck army

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Nonviolent Communication by Marshal B. Rosenberg

The 4% Fix by Karma Brown

Pretty Women

On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment.

This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone.

Discussion Points:

• The fact base writing style of the book
• Book vs movie
• There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted
• Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film
• Victim blaming
• Colonialism
• White man created both the movie and the book
• The exploitation of the Osage
• Radio show at the end with Jack White

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

(Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon

The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King

(Book) Killers of the Flower Moon

Colonialism

Osage

Jack White album Lazaretto Album

Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA and his book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis”.

2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Managing a cancer diagnosis is not only managing the disease, it’s also taking care of your finances and workplace, making sure you are legally protected, and that you can manage all the complications and emergencies that arise.

This book will tell you what to do from Day One, Hour One of your diagnosis.

Discussion Points:

• Financial Issues
• Cancer Scams
• Interpersonal dynamics
• New era of cancer care
• What to do on day one

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis by Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA

www.crushingcancerthebook.com

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss puppies, being the pack leader, misguided pet names and medications gone wrong.

Discussion Points:

• Introducing Meredith’s puppy
• Mixing pet breeds
• Puppies sharp teeth
• Becoming a pack leader
• Forest fires
• Lost dogs
• Misguided pet names
• Medications gone wrong

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Cesar Milan 3 Books Collection Set (How to Raise the Perfect Dog, Cesar's Way: Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems & Be the Pack Leader)

Twilight Breaking Dawn (Baby Vampires)