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Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Child death, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

Synopsis: Every object has a ghost.

There is a small yellow backpack - half unzipped, mouth yawning to the pavement, contents strewn around it (a banana, an exercise book, a pair of scissors) - abandoned on a suburban footpath. Ten feet away, the rubber stamp of tires, resisting clamped brakes, mount the curb and cut across the path. The tracks come to an end at a crippled stop sign.

The street, a tree-lined suburban road dappled in late-afternoon sunlight, is calm. But anyone walking past can feel the ghosts: the prickle on the back of their necks that tells them something happened here. The story of a vehicle careening to a halt. Of a child’s backpack left in a hurry.

That intuition all comes before they take a closer look, and see there is dark, dry red on the scissor’s blade. The ghosts are screaming now; the scene’s memory turns violent. And as the passers-by raise their phones to answer the question what is your emergency? They see more red. Between the tire-tracks and the blood. There are two words, hastily scrawled on the sidewalk. Written in blood.

FIND US.

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Tune in to this exclusive interview as host Anna and Mel gain insights into the creative mind of accomplished author Melanie Golding. We are thrilled to present "A Look Behind the Book: An Author Interview" featuring esteemed British writer, Melanie Golding. We are able to learn about Golding's writing process, inspiration, and future projects, in this special bonus episode of the Sips and Flips Podcast.

Melanie Goldings acclaimed novels can be found on Amazon. Or wherever you prefer to buy your books.

About Melanie Golding:

Her debut novel, "Little Darlings," has garnered widespread attention and has been optioned for the big screen by Free Range Films. The book also achieved e-book bestseller status and received the DragonCon award for Best Horror Novel in 2019. Golding's second novel, "The Hidden," was selected as a B&N monthly pick in March 2023, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished author. Most recently, Golding's novel "The Sight" made its debut on September 5, 2023, garnering attention and praise from literary enthusiasts. Golding's work continues to captivate readers with its compelling narratives and imaginative storytelling. DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors or their affiliates.

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Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss The Sight

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Death, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Body horror, Bullying, Terminal illness, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis, Injury/Injury detail

Synopsis: Look into her eyes—she can tell you how you'll die . . . As a child, Faith acquired the ability to see when and how people would die—a “gift” she neither wanted nor could get rid of.

After foreseeing a family tragedy and being ostracized, Faith learns to control her visions, and returns to perform in her family’s traveling carnival. But when an unruly customer attacks her, she has a vision in full view of a crowd.

She is banned from the carnival she loves—and loses her only source of income to support her dying mother. Desperate to support her mother and with only one friend standing by her, she sees no reason to continue hiding her ability and goes to dangerous lengths to earn money. But when she sees herself in a man’s future death, Faith must face her own fears of her powers and tune into her gift to fight against a future that would ruin her life—and end someone else’s.

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Tune in for episode 7! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR; Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson.

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***We appreciate your support and apologize for the delay this month.*** Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins.

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*Article mentioned: May is mental health awareness month

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*CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers!

*Book Content Warning: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Body shaming. Child abuse, Mass/school shootings, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Incest, Death.

*Synopsis:

Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer the fears they still carry as adults.

For each of them, that means something different. For Marley, it's coming to terms with the survivor's guilt she's carried around since her twin sister's death, which has left her blind to the real chance for romance in her life. For Georgia, it's about learning to stop trying to live up to her mother's and brother's ridiculous standards, and learning to accept the love her ex-husband has tried to give her.

But as Marley and Georgia grow stronger, the real meaning of Emerson's dying wish becomes truly clear: more than anything, she wanted her friends to love themselves.

A novel of compassion and insight, Good Luck with That tells the story of two women who learn to embrace themselves just the way they are.

*Tune in for episode 6! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR: The Sight by Melanie Golding

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Sips and Flips S1:E:4 You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss You Shouldn’t Have Come Here DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors or their affiliates. CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping,Violence, Death, Physical abuse. Synopsis: You’ve opened up your house and your heart to a total stranger … What could possibly go wrong? Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she’s pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells—and he’s eager to introduce her to his easygoing way of life. But there are things Grace discovers that she’s not too pleased about: A lack of cell phone service. A missing woman. And a feeling that something isn’t right with the ranch. Despite her uneasiness, the two bond and start to fall for one another. However, as her departure date nears, things change for the worse. What began as a playful romance soon turns into a complicated web of lies. Grace grows wary of Calvin as his infatuation for her seems to have morphed to obsession. Calvin fears that Grace is hiding something from him—including her reason for staying at his ranch to begin with. Vacation flings typically end in heartbreak, but for Grace and Calvin, it’ll be far more destructive. You can find this book on Amazon or anywhere books are sold! Tune in for episode 5, Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR; Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins We thank you for tuning in to this episode! We hope you keep coming back for more! - Anna & Mel

Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss Romantic Comedy By: Curtis Sittenfeld

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexism, Misogyny

Synopsis: Sally Milz is a sketch writer for The Night Owls, a late-night live comedy show that airs every Saturday. With a couple of heartbreaks under her belt, she’s long abandoned the search for love, settling instead for the occasional hook-up, career success, and a close relationship with her stepfather to round out a satisfying life.

But when Sally’s friend and fellow writer Danny Horst begins dating Annabel, a glamorous actress who guest-hosted the show, he joins the not-so-exclusive group of talented but average-looking and even dorky men at the show—and in society at large—who’ve gotten romantically involved with incredibly beautiful and accomplished women. Sally channels her annoyance into a sketch called The Danny Horst Rule, poking fun at this phenomenon while underscoring how unlikely it is that the reverse would ever happen for a woman.

Enter Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation with a reputation for dating models, who signed on as both host and musical guest for this week’s show. Dazzled by his charms, Sally hits it off with Noah instantly, and as they collaborate on one sketch after another, she begins to wonder if there might actually be sparks flying. But this isn’t a romantic comedy—it’s real life. And in real life, someone like him would never date someone like her . . . right?

With her keen observations and trademark ability to bring complex women to life on the page, Curtis Sittenfeld explores the neurosis-inducing and heart-fluttering wonder of love, while slyly dissecting the social rituals of romance and gender relations in the modern age.

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You Shouldn’t Have Come Here By: Jeneva Rose

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Join  Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss The Overnight Guest: A Novel by: Heather Gudenkauf

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Child abuse

Synopsis: True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn’t mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she’s retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace. As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls—haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn’t as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them.

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Romantic Comedy (Reese's Book Club): A Novel By: Curtis Sittenfeld

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S1:E:2 The Overnight Guest: A Novel by: Heather GudenkaufJoin  Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss The Overnight Guest: A Novel

Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss their first book FantasticLand!

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! FantasticLand contains graphic violence and death and hints at cannibalism.

Synopsis: Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror. Photos soon emerge online of heads on spikes outside of rides and viscera and human bones littering the gift shops, breaking records for hits, views, likes, clicks, and shares. How could a group of survivors, mostly teenagers, commit such terrible acts?

Presented as a fact-finding investigation and a series of first-person interviews, FantasticLand pieces together the grisly series of events. Park policy was that the mostly college-aged employees surrender their electronic devices to preserve the authenticity of the FantasticLand experience. Cut off from the world and left on their own, the teenagers soon form rival tribes who viciously compete for food, medicine, social dominance, and even human flesh. This new social network divides the ravaged dreamland into territories ruled by the Pirates, the ShopGirls, the Freaks, and the Mole People. If meticulously curated online personas can replace private identities, what takes over when those constructs are lost?

FantasticLand is a modern take on Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale that probes the consequences of a social civilization built online.

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